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Jerry Clifford - ArticlesJerry Clifford is an experience Minnesota Realtor specializing in Eden Prairie real estate.
This Curb Appeal Really Rocks: Part 2Choose plants that like good drainage, e.g. 'Snow-in-Summer' is white bloom with silver leaf and is known as cerstium tomentosum. 'Hens and chicks' have pink/red flowers and the botanical name is Sempervivum tectorum; the foliage comes in different colors. White candytuft is striking (Iberis sempervirens). This Curb Appeal Really Rocks! Part 1The addition of low lying shrubs close to the rocks, within the sections, will suggest natural 'walkways' in between the clusters of rock. If you already have rocky slopes in your yard, then these can dictate the shape of your design. Building and Keeping Good CreditIf you are continuously maxing out your card, and only paying back a fraction, it shows the company that you have irresponsible spending habits. Sure, they make plenty of money off of the interest you incur, but your credit score goes way down. Homeowners, Protect Your Biggest InvestmentWhile a fence and lots of shrubbery may make your home feel protected, it is just that type of protection that actually attracts burglars. They can break into your home unseen by neighbors or passersby. The Changing Face of Realty SalesIf you are anticipating putting your home on the market in the near future, or planning to buy a house soon, you should know that many aspects of the property market have now changed. Avoiding Common Decorating MistakesWhen it comes to decorating, there are so many choices available. You'll find dozens of magazines, internet ideas and design centers just waiting to share their products with susceptible new decorators. Small Buildings - Big Returns!The idea that if you build a playhouse in the garden for your kids, it may improve the value of your property might sound outrageous, but at the very least it will increase the saleability of your home. Small buildings in the garden can be the added 'plus' that swings a deal! Don't Fence Me In. (cole Porter)Cole Porter was not thinking of his neighbor when he composed that song, but he could have been as fences can often cause problems between two otherwise friendly neighbors. A Beautiful Bathroom Bags BuyersIf you want to spend a little money on a renovation that will help ensure a quicker sale - the bathroom is the place to start. A Show Home is a Sold HomeThere's no doubt about it, when your home is for sale, it needs to be set up like a show home. That means it must be clean, tidy and sparsely furnished. Think about it on these terms: the buyer wants to purchase a home, not your stuff. Eliminating extra stuff helps them clearly see the home they are considering buying, whereas a cluttered home becomes unappealing.
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