At Encanterra we’re usually dealing with a buyer not facing their first buying rodeo. No, they won’t look past your personal belongings or individual creative designs. A home must be 90% free of personal items. Bathrooms need to be spotless, counters empty, landscaping fully trimmed top to bottom, garage needs to be baseboard to baseboard, finished garage flooring is always a plus, always good to Continue Reading
What creates value in resale?
Honestly, this varies across the Valley but nothing compares to the drastic design center options and features at Encanterra. Across the entire Phoenix area, an average buyer will spend around 15-18% in total design center options. Most builders want a second deposit for any items that exceed 20% of the base purchase price. Builders feel you’re out building the neighborhood and Continue Reading
Gray’s or Browns, what’s popular and what sells?
Actually some of both but with newly designed floor plans scattered across the Valley, we’re seeing more bright and neutral colors as standard and lighter colors are certainly attractive to a large percentage of buyers today. The older tans and golds are slowly going away but don’t be surprised if they come back around in 10 years. We have general contractors affiliated with our team that can Continue Reading
How to Get the Most Money for Your House
Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible. 1. Price it a LITTLE LOW This may seem counterintuitive. However, let’s look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their home a little Continue Reading
Inspirational Design: Blogs to Follow
Whether you’re actively planning a renovation or simply enjoy admiring great design, these blogs are sure to inspire the creative mind. Remodelista Remodelista offers beautifully inspiring photo galleries, a seemingly endless supply of amazing remodeling tips and tutorials, plus some seriously fantastic design-centric travel advice. Apartment Therapy Not Continue Reading
Five Budget projects with big value
Not all home improvement projects are created equal. Some renovations may cost a lot but not add significant value to your home. This list goes in the opposite direction: Here are some inexpensive home improvement projects that will not only increase your enjoyment of your home, but will also increase the home’s value. 1. High quality ceiling fans: In a recent National Association of Home Continue Reading
