Deborah Holland Blog

Selling? Low-Cost Home Improvement Fixes that Make Your Home Shine

When selling a home, even tiny fixes can have a big impact. Fortunately many fixes can be done quickly and with a small budget.
Posted by Natalie Arnold on April 16, 2018 in  uncategorized
When selling a home, even tiny fixes can have a big impact. Here are 10 of the best low- (or no-) cost home improvement fixes to make your house stand above the competition: 1. Address the Heart of the Home In real estate, the kitchen is a main selling feature and can be a make or break deal for potential home buyers. If a new kitchen just isn’t in the cards, consider replacing smaller ticket items and de-cluttering. Low- and no-cost fixes for the kitchen include: New cabinet hardware... read more

What Is Equity and Why Is It Important?

Have you heard that owning a home helps ‘build equity’ but still not sure what that means?
Posted by Natalie Arnold on June 26, 2017 in  uncategorized
You’ve probably heard people throw around the word “equity” when they’re talking about homeownership. You might have heard someone say that owning a home helps you “build equity” or perhaps you heard someone talk about “borrowing against equity.” But what exactly is equity? And why does it matter? What Is Equity?Equity is what you own, minus what you owe. It’s the percentage of your home value that belongs to you free and clear. If your home is wort... read more