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Here Are 6 Surprising Home Improvements That Will Get You the Most Bang for Your Buck When You Sell

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Zillow, the website that values home properties according to local area sales, just released a report on how to add value before selling your home. If you’re thinking granite countertops, wood floors or a new outdoor deck top the list, you might be surprised to read that none of those three are mentioned.

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Trendspotting: Mills step outside the box

Floor Covering News

When I started doing this almost eight years ago, less than 2% of sales were in accent sales; now it is closer to 10%. A new style within Stanton’s Crescent collection is called Boston Bay. This wool look-alike is a 100% solution-dyed, UV-stabilized polysilk, which can be used indoors and outdoors. It comes in six colors.

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We Asked Real Estate Agents: What Are Buyer’s Biggest Design Turn-Offs?

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Just so you are aware, Freshome may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. What can you do to get the highest sale price? ” — Chris Taylor , with Advantage Real Estate in Boston, MA. Take care of any necessary home maintenance tasks and, if possible, hire a landscaper to spruce up outdoor areas.