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tips for staging children's bedrooms Staging is always a nebulous part of the home buying process. There are decisions to make on colour, furniture, personal items, and countless other things that need to be handled on a room-by-room basis. Bedrooms for children can be a bit of a landmine during the selling process. If they look too much like a kid actually lives in them, the mess or clutter may turn buyers away. Here are six tips for staging your children's bedrooms in ways that will help keep them clean and appeal to buyers.

Thin Out the Toys

If you feel like your kids have a million toys you can barely keep out of chaos, home buyers will feel it at least twice as much. The best way to maintain a clear space is to get the toys' number and size under control. Divide up the toys by

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Tips for Better Home Siding ReplacementSiding boasts some of the highest returns of any home improvement project, with certain materials boasting an average of up to 89% returns. But home siding replacement isn't just a smart idea to improve the resale value of the home, it can also be a way to improve the safety of the people within it. Siding not only keeps out water and insects, it can also protect the interior of the home so it can stay strong against natural and man-made threats alike. Before getting started, consider the following basic facts about home siding replacement.

The Costs of Replacing Siding

For homeowners who have the flexibility to change the material of their siding, it helps to keep in mind not only the cost of the materials but also be costs of installation.

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Tips for Photographing Your Home so It Sells FasterThe photos on a real estate listing play a more pivotal role in the home selling process than ever before. Home buyers in the instantaneous social media age love to browse available home listings, and they rely on the photographs to decide on whether or not they feel a showing is worthwhile.

Noting the importance of real estate photography, here's a few tips for home sellers and their real estate agents to consider:

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Avoid Taking Photos at Eye Level

Inexperienced real estate photographs automatically hold the camera at eye level to take the shot, but this doesn't always lead to the best photograph

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How to Purchase an Energy Efficient HomeWhen you decide to purchase a home, what are you putting on your wish list? Do you consider the type of schools and shops in the neighborhood? Perhaps you are just looking for a house with a large backyard, plenty of bedrooms and an open floor plan? One other must-have that more and more people have put on their list of desired amenities is energy-efficient features.

The term, "energy-efficient home" has been a buzzword for decades for people who are looking for a place that lowers their carbon footprint and is environmentally friendly. Yet, nowadays, it is gaining more popularity as a concept. People are not only looking for a home that uses sustainable materials, they are also in search of a property that will provide lower utility bills so a

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Painting a Home to Sell Curb appeal sells. A home that is attractive from the street sells faster and at a higher price in most cases. In competitive markets, it can be one of the few ways to stand out among other desirable homes. A big way to create a strong curb appeal is to repaint your home's exterior.

Painting can be time consuming and quite expensive but, if a home is in need of a facelift, it can pay off in a big way. A fresh look can appeal to home buyers and appraisers alike, so it is worth it to look into whether or not this home improvement can work for you when selling.

Questions to Consider

Before seeking painting bids or checking the condition of your brushes, rollers and pans, you need to consider a number of questions. These include:

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Home Fitness Center InformationCreating a home fitness center is easy enough, with the right tools and resources. Most people can make their home fitness center out of a spare room in their house. Here's what you need to know about starting a home fitness center on your property.

Pick the Right Space

The first thing a homeowner must do to create their home fitness center is to look for the right spot. The best location in the home is a spot that is cool and easy to access. Ground floor rooms are best, because hauling exercise equipment up to an upper floor can be difficult. Wide hallways and entryways into the room are also helpful.

Choose the Right Equipment

Once a room has been selected, South Calgary homeowners must choose the right equipment for their fitness

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When Should You Repair or Replace Your Roof?Home maintenance is no small feat, and making repairs or replacements to major elements of a home can take a lot of time and energy. It’s not all in vain though, as proper home maintenance can help to increase the value of a property and can see huge benefits when it’s time to sell. One of the more important areas to focus on is the roof, as it’s such a visible portion of the home and can also cost a lot more than other parts of a house, and buyers aren't always looking to buy a fixer upper. The level of wear on a roof can influence the sale price, so let’s explore the various options before a sale.

Repairing A Roof

If a home’s roof has minimal damage and needs just a bit of a facelift before it’s time to sell, repair might be the better

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Paint Colours Home Buyers Like Homeowners thinking about selling in the near future will find that repainting their home's interior can make the rooms look cleaner and more attractive. For those hoping to stage their property, choosing the right interior paint colours can lead to a faster sale and better offers.

Make Proper Use of Neutral Shades

Neutral shades are the easy answer when asking how to choose paint colours. The neutral colour palette includes beige, gray, white and cream. Earth tones like gray-green and gray-blue may also be considered neutrals in some cases. Neutrals are considered favorable by many home buyers because they match almost anything. By painting your South Calgary home’s interior with neutral colours, you help ensure that your home will meet the

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Drawing Home Appeal in a Competitive MarketEven though selling a home has sometimes been termed "a numbers game" in the sense that you are likely to receive an offer if you (or your real estate agent) can generate enough traffic, there are tried and true methods to make your property shine, to keep time on market to a minimum, and to generate the best possible price, regardless of if you're in a hot market like Southeast Calgary or elsewhere. These tips include positive marketing steps, acknowledging that a home sale depends in part on the merchandising expertise of the seller as much as on the "product."

Take advantage of every opportunity to help your home outshine the competition when selling your home. Here are 5 great ways to do it:

Keep Your Home Clean and Bright

Homes that

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Flooring Options in Home for Sale Most home sellers want to sell quickly, without having to spend a lot of money on upgrades. If flooring is an area that needs an update, you may not be sure how to make that happen.

This guide shows you what to do with what you have, and when to step it up.

Looking Under the Flooring

The first thing you should do is to take a peek under the current flooring of your West Calgary home. This might be tricky if you currently have anything that is listed as "peel and stick." However, it is often worth the effort. Looking at the subfloor is useful because it helps you understand what is going on.

You could have pet stains, mold, or even wonderful hardwood lurking underneath. There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the majority of

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