The
Real Estate market has noticed a slight decline in the size of homes as people are looking to make better use of the space they have. Many are attempting to be as energy-efficient as possible and the thought of heating and cooler a larger home doesn’t seem worth it in the long run. Whether you are looking to
buy a home in the North Shore area or if you are
itching to sell, below are a few good tips for getting the best use out of a smaller space.
Assess Furniture Size: Before you buy a home or buy new furniture for
your new home, assess the size of your furniture to see how it will fit in your new space. If you are hosting open houses to
sell your home; be sure to remove any unnecessary furniture from the room to ensure the room looks as large as possible.
Room Mapping: Again, before buying furniture for a new home or even
buying a home in the North Shore area, be sure to map out where your new or existing furniture would be placed within the room. More is not always better and being willing to pare down to the main pieces you would like to highlight can create a better flow in the room and give the appearance of more space.
Storage Smarts: If you are looking for a
great deal on a North Shore home, you may have to compromise on things like storage space. Luckily, there are many options today for furniture that doubles as storage such as benches that open up as storage bins, beds that contain pull out drawers, etc… Be sure, if you are selling your home, to clean out closets to the bare minimum as potential buyers will open closets to see how much room they have to store items. If they open the door to a cluttered closet, they will have a harder time envisioning how much space they really have.
Stashed Away: Whether a closet or pantry is big or small, there are options for adding shelving and other features that allow you to get the most return on your space. However, if it seems that what you need to store is simply not going to work; reassess your items. This may be an ideal time to go through your items and see what you really use and what can be donated. Going through older or unused items before a move or just after moving into a new place is a great feeling as a new home offers a new start.
I hope these tips have been helpful as you are beginning your home search in
Chicago’s North Shore or preparing for a home sale. I know of many
great homes from which to choose and would enjoy helping you find your perfect fit! Not sure where to start in
the home selling process? I’d be happy to help you from start to finish ensuring your home sale runs smoothly and that you are happy with the results! My experience in the
North Shore market is extensive and can put you on the right track from the start! Feel free to contact me today!
Janie Bress
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Are you wondering about the current state of the Real Estate market? Well, there’s good news! It’s exciting to see that the amount of pending home sales is on the rise across the nation and here in Chicago’s North Shore as well! According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, the percentage of increase from February of this year to March was at 8.3%. The great news is that the homes with a pending status are also up significantly from a year ago with an increase of 21.1%. Chief US economist, Stephen Gallagher at Societe Generale SA in New York notes that, “Homes sales are rising at a pretty healthy clip. There’s a growing confidence that the job market has bottomed out and is crawling up again.”
It seems as though the warm weather is now here to stay! Watching Chicago’s North Shore come into full bloom means it’s time for resident’s take advantage of all there is to do outdoors! Fresh markets, parks and local attractions are being enjoyed by those that call these North Shore communities “home”!
You may still be wondering if now is the best time to dive into the North Shore Real Estate Market. You’ve heard that the world of Real Estate is still on shaky ground, but there is hope! The Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose 1.4% in March, the Conference Board recently noted, making it the 12th straight month of increase! Which means the economy is steadily getting back on its feet!
The Real Estate market has noticed a slight decline in the size of homes as people are looking to make better use of the space they have. Many are attempting to be as energy-efficient as possible and the thought of heating and cooler a larger home doesn’t seem worth it in the long run. Whether you are looking to buy a home in the North Shore area or if you are itching to sell, below are a few good tips for getting the best use out of a smaller space.
With Spring beginning to bud all around us, the warmer weather beckons us outdoors. You may have been waiting for this season to begin searching for a new home, and now is the perfect time to start looking! Perhaps you currently live in one of the great North Shore communities and are hoping to “move up” into your dream home. If so, there are many beautiful properties from which to choose and with housing prices still buyer friendly, this is the ideal time to “upgrade.”
