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These days, tax credits and high housing inventory make it a buyers' market. If you're a seller, don't despair. There are a variety of renovations that can help make your home stand out. Many buyers look at numerous homes when shopping for a house; so enhancing your home to make it more memorable is vital and increases the chances of a successful sale. There are a few other creative enhancements that you can do to wow buyers without emptying your wallet. The results not only attract more attention, but also paint a picture of a well-cared-for home. While not everyone has the same taste in housing, typically buyers are attracted to larger kitchens, extra storage space, light and bright rooms, and open floor plans. Special finishing touches on a home can be the needed incentive to generate an offer. So many times builders just don't complete the look of a home but when you frame a door or window and add some crown molding to a room it gives it a finished look.Industry experts agree; Americans are expected to spend $217 billion on remodeling in 2009. Here are five areas where homeowners may spend some of their remodeling money to add the "wow" factor to your home.
1. Go green. Energy efficient products and household goods are attractive to buyers. Renovations or replacements that help make the house more energy efficient are popular. Things such as better insulation, replacing old windows, caulking, and adding skylights can increase value.
2. Crown molding and wider baseboards. Some homeowners are shy to experiment with this, especially if they live in a small home, but it can be very attractive in any size home. Wider baseboard . The measly baseboard that builders often use in tract homes doesn't draw attention. Adding a wider baseboard and a fresh coat of paint makes the room come to life. Also, framing windows and doors helps complete the look of a room.
3. Textured paint. Faux finishes, accented walls, or even just a little fresh paint on them makes a lasting impression. Choose colors and textures wisely. You want your home to appeal to the masses.
4. Improved flooring. Wood, tile, and new carpet can be a showstopper. But if the flooring is chipped, torn, or dirty, you'll get the opposite reaction from buyers. They'll think your home hasn't been cared for properly which could result in a lower offer -- or no sale at all.
5. Add a deck. Adding a deck can add value to your home. It's a nice feature in a yard and many buyers are happy to purchase a home that already has a deck so that they don't have to take on that home improvement project.
Please note the following Economic Stimulus Energy Tax Credit Details to get back up to $1500 when you upgrade your windows or doors
Tax credit applies to qualified energy efficient home improvements*
Must be a taxpayer's primary residence in the United States
Must be used for remodeling or replacement (new construction does not qualify for the new tax credit)
Product must be purchased and placed in service during 2009 or 2010
Tax Credit is 30% of the product cost up to a maximum of $1,500*
$1,500 is a combined total for 2009 and 2010 energy efficiency improvements including other eligible items listed in the IRS Notice.
Installation and other labor costs do not qualify for tax credit.
As of June 1, 2009, eligible windows and doors must have both:*
a U-Factor equal to or less than 0.30 and;
a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) equal to or less than 0.30
Homeowner needs proof of purchase and product performance*
Proof of purchase: Sales receipt (Federal law requires itemized receipts) for product(s) only.
Product performance: Product labels or manufacturer’s certification statement
Please let us help you in obtaining this energy credit
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