New Years is synonymous with resolutions and pacts to start off the year right. Loose weight, get healthy, spend more time with family, the list goes on and on. Why not make some resolutions to make your home an even better place to live? Here are 5 Bright Ideas To Spark Your Homeowner New Years Resolution.
Starting with the home is a great way to make everything in your life great for 2015. Not only is it productive, it will pay out in the enjoyment you get each and every day and in the long run when (eventually) it’s time to sell. A happy, well maintained house is a valuable thing!
Finally start that remodel you’ve been wanting
We all have a list of things to do whether it’s a wish list that never got started or a laundry list of chores. Add in a bay window, remodel the upstairs bathroom, take out that hideous shag carpet leftover in the family room, the list goes on and on. It’s different for every homeowner but everyone has something, or a few somethings, on their list.
The New Year is the perfect time to start that remodel, even if that simply means starting to save for it. The sooner you start on your home improvements you’ve been dreaming of the sooner you can savor it. So many homeowners wait until they’re ready to sell before going through with remodels and then they don’t even get to enjoy it.
Do your spring-cleaning early
Why wait till spring to start with a clean slate? Start by clearing away the holiday decorations and don’t stop! A fresh start for the year comes with a freshly cleaned house.
Once you’re done with the deep cleaning rituals move on the purging your home of the cumulated junk you don’t need. It’s good to take stock of life and remember what’s really important. And what’s not, you can send to Goodwill. After all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
Rediscover your outdoor space
There are so many reasons to give your backyard more love, the most important of which is the fact that we live in Southern California! The weather warrants an outdoor BBQ nearly every day of the year so start enjoying your whole house.
Whether you have a huge space to tackle or a teeny tiny patio, start using it!
Update your style
No need for a complete redo of your house, but consider bringing in new design pieces to brighten up your home. Switching a painting, adding a new lamp and other small changes can make a big difference. This is another form of early spring cleaning, getting rid of the design pieces you don’t need or want any more.
Remember, great style isn’t born over night but cultivated one piece at a time. The more pieces you love that make their way into your house, the more it becomes a home.
Start watching the real estate market
Your house is one of the biggest investments you will ever make, so keep an eye on it. Knowing what your home is worth, the status of the market and where it’s headed can help keep your investment safe and keep you ahead of the curve.
Thank you for reading. I hope you found this information useful.
Jeff Pittman, Realtor in Ladera Ranch – Orange County, California