Older Homes

Aug. 14, 2023

Can the Exterior Paint Color of Your Home Help you Sell It Faster?

Painter painting homeCan Changing the Color of Your Home?s Exterior Help You Sell It Faster?

Curb appeal is one of the most important ingredients in a successful home sale. Buyers decide in seconds whether a house is likely to be a good fit for them, and the exterior color is one ...

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April 22, 2023

Get Buyers To Fall In Love With Your Home

For Sale Sign

When you’re listing your home, your real estate agent is responsible for marketing the property and ensuring it is staged, photographed and presented in the best light. However, there are small ways to give your home the extra edge to ensure a quick sale as the seller. Making several minor ...

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April 5, 2023

Should You Walk Away If a Seller Refuses to Fix Problems Found in a Home Inspection?

Home Magnifying Glass

by Valerie Brown, Realtor at Realty Edge

A home inspection report might include a long list of defects. You have the right to ask the seller to make repairs, but the seller might refuse. In that case, you have a few options.

Figure out Which Repairs are Really Necessary

Even ...

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Jan. 29, 2023

NEVADA UTILITY BILLS ON THE RISE

Las Vegas residents face a harsh reality as their utility bills are set to rise significantly in 2023. NV Energy and Southwest Gas raised their rates. A 14.06% increase for NV Energy and a 4.8% increase for Southwest Gas. The rate hikes will cost residential customers an average ...

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Nov. 30, 2022

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

Maintaining the Beauty of Your Natural Stone Fireplace

In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering
place for comfy family evenings. But accumulations of dirt, soot, and ash can make your
fireplace less efficient and ruin the lovely patina of the natural ...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Pros and Cons of Buying a Historic Home

 

If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.

Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.

Pros

A Home With a Story — If living in a famous person’s old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect ...

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Nov. 8, 2022

Make a Room with a Low Ceiling Seem More Spacious

How to Make a Room with a Low Ceiling Seem More Spacious

Older homes often have low ceilings. While you might enjoy the character and charm of a historic house, low ceilings can make it feel small and cramped. Fortunately, there are a few simple ways to trick the eye ...

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