Renovations that Add Value to Your Northwest Indiana Home



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Today, we'll discuss what renovations get the most return on your investment. We've researched and figured out what updates will get you the biggest bang for your buck.


First off, changing your front door will get you an 85% return on investment, and it will only cost around $1,100. Adding a wood deck for $9,300 will get you a 77% return, so go ahead and install it now. You can enjoy it, and then when you go to sell, you will get a good return on your investment. 


Another upgrade that you can enjoy is replacing the garage door. Not only will this look better, but the new garage door will function better as well. A new garage door costs around $1,500, and you'll get a 76% return. 

A minor kitchen remodel could cost you about $19,000. Since the kitchen is a very important room, you can expect at 75% return.

Consider replacing windows as well. Wood windows would run about $11,000, and you'd get a 73% return. Vinyl windows would cost about $10,000 to replace, and give you a 71% return. Replacing the windows will also save you money on your heating and cooling bills.

Finally, remodeling a basement for about $61,000 would get you a 71% return on your value. That's money well spent, and you can enjoy your new basement until it comes time to sell.

If you have any questions about today's video, or want to know other fixes to add value to your home, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to guide you on any renovation decisions.

How Can You Save On Your Homeowner's Insurance?



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Today we are excited to discuss some great ways to save money on your homeowner's insurance. We have seven tips for you today, and hopefully they will lead to your insurance payments becoming lower and lower. Here they are:
  1. Shop around - don't be afraid to get 2 or 3 different quotes.
  2. It's not necessarily important to insure your land.
  3. Some companies will give you a lower rate if you are a non-smoker.
  4. Install an alarm system.
  5. Use one insurance company for all of your policies. Bundling them together will save you money.
  6. Raise your deductible, it will lower your insurance premium.
  7. Get some debt paid off to increase your credit score.

There you have it, seven easy ways to lower the insurance costs of your home. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to working with you soon!

What Are the Most Common Buyer Mistakes in Valparaiso?



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Today we are discussing the most common mistakes that home buyers make. In Valparaiso, what are they?

Not being pre-approved is one of the biggest mistakes any buyer can make. Even if you feel comfortable with the payments, there is more to it than that. You need to know what type of financing you qualify for, and what types of concessions you want to ask for. 

One thing we don't want to do is take you into a home, have you fall in love with it, make an offer, pay for the inspection and appraisal, only to find out after all of that that you don't actually qualify for the loan. Now you've wasted money that you won't get back, and we don't want to take you down that road.
 


If you have any questions for us, or are thinking about buying or selling in Valparaiso, give us a call, text, or email. It would be our pleasure to serve you!