Monthly Archives: March 2021
SHOULD WE INSTALL CENTRAL AC IN PLACE OF OUR SWAMP COOLER?
Hi Dave, I have lived in Grand Junction for nine years. A year and a half ago my husband and I bought an older home with a swamp cooler. We love the house but really miss the central AC that we had in our previous home. As summer approaches we are considering installing central AC... Read More
HOW EFFECTIVE IS STAGING YOUR HOME WHEN SELLING?
Dave, We would love to get your opinion on if we should or shouldn’t stage our house while it’s up for sale. Our plan right now is to be completely moved out before our house goes on the market. We have seen all the shows on getting your home staged to sell and we’ve recently... Read More
HOW MUCH DO NEIGHBORING PROPERTIES AFFECT YOUR HOME VALUE?
Dave, We have been watching a couple of homes that have been on the market for a couple months and we would be happy with either, but we really do like one of them quite a bit better than the other. Neither are perfect, but the one we like the most has two homes on... Read More
ENGINEERED WOOD VS. LAMINATE FLOORING AND YOUR HOME’S VALUE
Hi Dave, We have a 10-year old home that had a lower-end engineered wood floor in the kitchen and dining room when be bought it new. The flooring has a lot of scratches, a few chips, and some warping from water spills. We are looking to replace it with a good quality laminate flooring with... Read More
IS THERE STILL A MARKET FOR HOMES ON LARGER ACREAGE EVEN THOUGH MOST NEWER HOMES ARE IN SUBDIVISIONS?
Dave, We live in a semi-rural area on two acres, but several subdivisions are going in nearby. My husband is concerned that it will decrease the value of our home and property. I know that you say there is “a butt for every saddle.” In your experience, is there still a market for well-kept homes... Read More