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Name That Victorian Style Home!Most Victorians share a number of features, including bay windows, ornate detailing of eaves, dormers and columns, and wraparound porches. Old Homes Can Be Energy Efficient!One of the biggest problems with renovating an older home is the lack of energy efficiency. While home buyers want a house that is as economical as possible, they also don’t want to destroy classic architecture to achieve this. So, what’s a historical home renovator to do? Happily, there are many ways you can improve your house’s “green” factor, while preserving the classic lines that attracted you to the home in the first place. Here are a few of the simplest: Yes, Fox Business, Realtors Really Do Deserve Their CommissionWhile the question elicited many angry comments by agents all over the country, one must realize that this is merely a reflection of the general attitude of the public towards Realtors® and brokers in general. Since real estate is such a large purchase for most people, it seems that the natural view of those who charge for their services in finding and purchasing a home is one of suspicion. The Realtor's Guide to Online Lead Generation & ConversionOnline lead generation is as simple as including contact forms on your site. Be sure to have a call-to-action on every page, inviting users to send questions or requests to the contact form. These, in addition to having a highly visible phone number and address on the header or footer will make it easy for visitors to get in touch with you. If users have to search for your contact information, they'll get frustrated and think you're not serious about getting their business. They'll simply move o The Latest Products for Your Green-friendly HomeAnother option for counter tops comes from a small business owner in Washington State. Squak Mountain Stone was created by Ameé Quiriconi as a means of reducing landfill, and stimulating the local economy. Defined on its site as "a fibrous-cement material comprised of recycled paper, recycled glass, coal fly-ash and cement," Squak Mountain Stone has all the good looks and durability of natural stone, but weighs much less and is made from recycled materials. Las Casas Verdes - Green Building in Austin"Twenty single family homes will incorporate, as standard features, the latest in solar, wind and water energy systems to move toward zero energy usage. All homes are architecturally designed and will meet the strict standards of the Austin Green Building Program". (as quoted from LasCasasVerdes.com) Think Wildlife When Planting Your GardenButterflies help to pollinate your garden and are attracted to flowers containing nectar such as the Aster, Jupiter's-beard, red bee-balm (use the leaves to make Earl Grey tea), or purple anise hyssop. Trees with nuts and seeds are essential for squirrels and chipmunks. A Tidy Office is More ProductiveWhether you work from home or at an office, desk tidiness, or lack thereof, can become a problem. But, as real estate agents well know, an organized desk is far more productive than a disorganized one. The Photo Often Sells the HomeIt's no mystery in the real estate business that first impressions count for a lot. That's why the first impression a buyer gets of your home had better be a good one. And where do they first see it? Well, if they come for a viewing they'll see the exterior of your home, but chances are good that they're there because they've already seen it, or at least pictures of it on the internet. Whether on the Multiple Listing Service or on a Realtor's® web site, the photographs taken of your home for sal Quick Cover-ups for Home SellersOne of the hardest things about selling a house is making the old appear new. It can be a costly venture to start replacing cupboards, bathroom fixtures and the like. Here are some economical Band-Aid solutions to help get your home sale worthy. Keep in mind, however, sometimes that old bathtub or front porch is beyond repair and you may have to bite the bullet and replace it.
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