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EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR CURB APPEAL BOOSTS THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME By Judy Guarco Happy June! While June means graduations and weddings to so many people, in real estate June means the busiest time of the year, signaling the end of the spring market as summer looms ahead. In 2018 in Granby, June means historically low inventory of homes on the market, and buyers are hoping more sellers decide to list their homes. So ... many people are asking themselves, should I sell my house? And if I do, where do I start to get my house ready? With all the help on the internet, it can seem that homeowners are drowning in information and helpful hints without true guidance for this swim. Even if you’re not ready for the market, this information can help you keep up with the main aspects of the home-selling process. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell, according to Houselogic.com. The way your home looks from the street communicates value to the buyers and adds significant dollars to your sales price. Before you scrape any paint or plant new bushes, wash the dirt and mildew off the outside of your house. We’ve had a long winter in Connecticut that dragged far into a rainy spring, and it can be evident on our homes. Something as simple as a bucket of soapy water and a long-handled brush can remove dust and dirt that splashed onto your wood, vinyl, metal, stucco, brick or fiber cement siding. Power washers can be purchased or rented and can reveal the true color of your flagstone walkway. Wash your windows inside and out, swipe cobwebs from eaves, and hose down the downspouts. Any leaves and twigs left in your gutters can make them sag or cause heavy rains to spill over in the wrong places. Focusing on these items can help your home sparkle in just a few days (or weekends). Real estate pros and appraisers often advise homeowners to give the exterior of their home a good paint job. Buyers will instantly notice and bank appraisers will value it. Your best bet is to match the paint you already have. Also paint the door, trim and shutters in a shade that complements the rest of your home. Resist the urge to make a statement with an unusual color on the exterior of your home! Pay attention to other details, including door hardware, handles, light fixtures and house numbers. Updating the style of your exterior lighting can improve the curb appeal, increase the safety of your walkway, and communicate a warm welcome to yourself, buyers and your guests. Finally, the condition of your roof is one of the first things buyers notice and appraisers assess. Professionals in real estate find that you can pay for roof repairs or replacement now, or pay for them later in a lower appraisal or sale price. According to the National Association of Realtors, a new roof has a 109% rate of return. It can be a big-ticket item but is clearly worth the investment. Whether you are considering a dive into the real estate market or not, performing regular maintenance helps prevent costly damage and repairs and can augment the value of your home now and in the years to come. Judy Guarco is a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway / New England Properties. Contact her at 860-651-2127 or judyguarco@bhhsne.com. DIGITAL WORKFLOW // COMPUTERS // NETWORKS // DIGITAL SECURITY subseven 8 | JUNE 2018 Supporting the Farmington Valley Locally Owned 860.653.6630 info@subseven.net
Making the decision to put your beloved pet to sleep is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. You may be struggling with the questions: How do I know when it’s the right time? Is my pet suffering? Do I have the right to do this? Can’t he simply die peacefully in his sleep? Lisa M. Peterson, DVM Mobile Veterinarian for Cats & Dogs Compassionate, quality & convenient care for your pet — in your home 860-256-9861 I can help you with the decision. And when the time comes to let go, I can help your pet peacefully pass away in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. Please contact me for more information about in-home euthanasia and aftercare. You can also visit my website at drlisapetvet.com. “A veterinary visit is a necessary but often stressful event for both the pet and the caretaker. I provide house calls to help minimize this stress.” I will come to your home and provide veterinary services where your pet feels safe and comfortable. My services include a thorough physical exam, vaccinations, blood work and other testing, and various therapeutic procedures. I provide behavior, nutrition and weight counseling. Gentle and compassionate end-of-life care and aftercare are also available. For more information and to schedule a house call, please contact me. www.drlisapetvet.com | drlisapetvet@sbcglobal.net Serving Granby and surrounding towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts WALK-INS WELCOME! We treat colds, flu, sinus issues, asthma, stomach bugs, skin infections, sprains, fractures and much more! THE DOCTORS TREATMENT CENTER Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine Avoid long lines at the Emergency Rooms | On-site X-Ray WE ACCEPT ALL INSURANCE PLANS WALK IN SCHOOL, SPORTS & DOT PHYSICALS Open 7 days a week Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 8:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 3pm 7 Mill Pond Rd., Granby 860-653-2382 Two Locations 240 East St., Plainville 860-747-4541 Coming Soon to Bloomfield Mini Mall BLOOMFIELD URGENT CARE www.urgentcarecentersct.com Q A Can yoga help me lose weight? Yes, but yoga is not a quick fix, by any means. Depending on the type of yoga, the number of calories burned will vary. However, yoga is proven to reduce stress, and stress is a chief contributor to keeping weight on, and has even been blamed for weight gain, in certain circumstances. In my experience, weight gain is a symptom. Yoga can help get to the root of the problem, and alleviate or greatly reduce symptoms such as weight gain. To see if yoga therapy can help you, contact me for a free consultation. Contact me at KristalFiorentino.com for more info how yoga therapy could help you. GRANBY LIVING | 9
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