Top Home Features Buyers Seek in a Property
When it comes to selling your home, knowing what potential buyers prioritize can make all the difference. As you embark on the journey to enhance your property’s appeal, consider these top five features that today’s buyers are looking for. 1. Modern Kitchen Upgrades: Buyers often gravitate toward homes with updated kitchens. Consider simple upgrades like quartz […]
How to Make the Kids Ask, “Can We Stay Home?!”
By Amy Collett If you’re tired of hearing the kids complain about being bored day in and day out, it’s time to reconsider your backyard space. With a little ingenuity, you can go far beyond a trampoline and an above-ground pool. Today on the Crane Realty blog, we’ll share tips on how to have a backyard […]
Neutralize Your Home When Staging: How to Do It
Home staging is a way to neutralize a home to help potential buyers visualize themselves there, creating a more emotional experience. According to The 2021 Profile of Home Staging by the National Association of Realtors, “eighty-two percent of buyer’s agents said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as […]
Home Renovation Dreams? First, Let’s Talk Finance!
Outdated kitchen. Overrun backyard. Unusable basement space. Are you daydreaming of home renovations? Before you begin breaking down walls, let’s look at a variety of financing options. Here are the most common methods to make your home renovation goals a reality. Cash Paying in cash is the most straightforward financing option for any home renovation. […]
Decorating with House Plants: A Simple Guide
Using house plants as home décor is an excellent way to add a little color along with a natural, bright feel to any room. House plants are also said to boost mood, reduce stress, and even increase concentration! There are plenty of plants to choose from and various ways to display each one, but here […]
What can I do with my Unfinished Basement?
It’s chilly, dimly lit, and a little rough on the eyes, yet your unfinished basement has so much potential! Renovations can be expensive, stressful, and time-consuming. However, it’s possible to create the additional living space you’ve been dreaming about efficiently and without breaking the budget. With a little love and assistance from the following tips, […]
Move-In Tasks: Where to Begin when Finally Moving In?
Moving into a new home is an exciting adventure! Now that closing is officially complete, you may be daydreaming of dazzling decor, eye-popping paint schemes, and stylish new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basic move-in tasks you may want to consider first: Change the Locks Even if new […]
Take Care of Your Home: 5 Free DIY Secret Weapons
Almost every home has the following five items lying around. Did you know you can use these everyday items to solve problems around your house in a pinch? Here are some handy tips to help you take care of your home: Vinegar: There’s probably a jug of vinegar in your pantry right now. You can soak items […]
Hardwood floors: Dealing with the scratches
Hardwood floors are highly desirable for most homeowners. Though beautiful, they come with their share of challenges when it comes to cleaning, maintenance, and repairs. After a few months or years of heavy use from kids playing with toys and chairs being shuffled around, it may be time for some DIY fixes. Hiding scratches If […]
