So, you’ve decided to buy that cute little fixer-upper at the back of the neighborhood. You’ve weighed the pros and cons of your decision, and you’re game to tackle several moderate (and a couple major) renovations. Congratulations! This will be an adventure. We understand you’re excited about making the home yours, inside and out. It’s […]
Is your toilet running? Quick, hurry up and catch it! Bad dad jokes aside, a running toilet or a drippy faucet can be more than groan inducing. Even minor plumbing issues can inflate your water bill and potentially damage your cabinetry and belongings. Whether you bought a fixer-upper or a shiny new-construction home, eventually, you’ll […]
So, you’ve recently decided to buy a home. First of all—congratulations! We know you’ve been working hard to pay down your credit cards, boost your credit score, and scrape together a modest down payment in the process. Your hard work is paying off! Buying a home can be a time consuming, complicated process. With the […]
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. Its purpose was “to set minimum requirements … for newly designed and constructed or altered state and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.” When renovating your […]
You can darn socks and patch jacket elbows over and over. But eventually, your clothes will be so threadbare from use that it’s time to toss them in the rag pile and order something new from Target. Now, imagine that your clothes spend 24/7 in the sun and rain and wind. Covered with leaves, and […]
When it was brand new, your home was the bright and shiny epitome of contemporary design and state-of-the-art features! But now, 20, 40, or even 100 years after it was built, it could use a little help. We know it’s tempting to take a sledgehammer to the walls and rip the whole structure to pieces, […]
Homes in Western North Carolina are appreciating at historically normal rates, but not every home is “normal.” And for home sellers, it always pays to be better than normal. If you’re planning to put your home on the market this season—or you’re just planning ahead—there’s one sure-fire way to ensure your home is above average. […]
Summer is a popular time of year to tackle all those projects around the house that you’ve been putting off since winter. The do-it-yourself (or DIY) method of performing home renovations has grown immensely in popularity during the last five years. In fact, according to a study done by Mainstreet.com, over 70 % of all […]
You’ve heard that it takes a village to raise a child. At Beverly-Hanks, we also say that it takes a team to sell your home. When you hire a Beverly-Hanks agent, you are hiring an entire team of highly experienced real estate professionals. Our agents have an average 10 years of full-service real estate experience. […]
So, you’ve declared 2019 to be “The Year of Home Renovations!” Congratulations. Now, you just need to get started. Renovating your home can be complicated if you don’t know what to do. If you’re worried about whether you’re channeling your inner Bob Vila or your inner Tim Taylor, we can help. Here’s the best way […]
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