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6 Tips for Staging Your House To Sell

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on October 12, 2010 in  uncategorized
A house that has been properly staged may sell faster and for more money than a home that has not been staged explains Anna Garcia of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty in Jacksonville NC. Anna's offers the following tips for staging your property: 1. Remove Clutter 2. Let in natural light 3. Use neutral paint colors 4. Remove obstacles 5. Curb appeal 6. Dress your home interior for success Showing your home to sell is much like a job interview. That's why it's important that your home dress for success! ... read more

Costs of Adding a Fireplace

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on October 11, 2010 in  uncategorized
Article From HouseLogic.com By: Rich Binsacca Published: September 22, 2010 Installing a wood-burning, gas-burning, gel-fuel, or electric fireplace to your house costs $400 to $10,000, depending on the type of fireplace you select. Installing a fireplace with a brick-lined hearth and a custom mantel can easily cost $10,000 or more. It's also possible to get a similar look for thousands of dollars less. Just shop for a ready-made unit and watch what you spend on the fireplace surround. If your budget is really tight... read more

Adding a Fireplace: Return on Investment

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on October 09, 2010 in  uncategorized
Article From HouseLogic.com By: Rich Binsacca Published: September 22, 2010 Installing a fireplace is a popular project, but don't expect a significant return on your investment. With costs ranging up to $10,000 for a traditional brick hearth and mantel, installing a fireplace is a serious investment. If you're wondering if you'll get a return on that investment, the answer is: probably not. While intangible benefits such as comfort and ambience may make a fireplace addition worth the cost for you, consumer attitud... read more

Wood-Burning Fireplace Inserts Save Energy

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on October 07, 2010 in  uncategorized
Article From HouseLogic.com By: Wendy Paris Published: September 22, 2010 Install a wood-burning fireplace insert if you want to keep the magic of a wood fire but make your open fireplace more energy efficient. If your house has a traditional fireplace, you might love the authentic crackle of the fire and the warm ambience that fills your rooms. But that romantic hearth is costing you money-90% of the heat generated by an open fire goes right up the chimney. The remedy? A wood-burning fireplace insert captures the ... read more

Gas Fireplace Inserts: Pros and Cons

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on October 05, 2010 in  uncategorized
Article From HouseLogic.com By: Wendy Paris Published: September 22, 2010 Add a gas-burning fireplace insert if you want clean air and the ultimate in convenience. Flip a switch; have fire. That's the key appeal of a gas fireplace insert. You still enjoy real flames, but without the hassles of solid fuel. There is no firewood to stack, bags of pellets to dump, and no ashes to clean out. The air inside your house and in your neighborhood stays clean, too. No wonder that about 70% of all hearth products-fireplaces, i... read more

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