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- 19070's Vintage Ongoing Remodel - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Roselind HejlJennifer and Tony Latto, and their two girls, have a 1970’s vintage home in a very nice neighborhood of Austin. Jennifer, who is a registered architect and interior designer, has made some interesting updates to their home. Roselind: Jennifer, first of all, thank you for sharing your ...
Views: 2724(3 votes) - A Deeper Connection with Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Roselind HejlAre you planning a remodel? Give some thought to the original style and finishes in your home before you begin. An appreciation for its stylistic roots will help you create a home that has an enduring style, and will be more valuable to buyers if you decide to sell. Build your ...
Views: 1082(3 votes) - A Greener Walk to Your Front Door - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Roselind HejlWe recently built a contemporary farmhouse style home. There was no lawn sod or sprinkler system for extra water. Deer are rampant in the neighborhood, so the landscaping choices are limited. We have dry periods too. Lady Bird Johnson once said - I like it when the land speaks its own ...
Views: 1161 - Kitchen Countertops - A Value Added Improvement - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2008 from Roselind HejlThe material that covers your kitchen counters is one of the most visible and memorable features in your home. It helps to establish the design, color theme, and level of finish out. Today there are new choices in countertops, and old ones are making a comeback. If you are thinking of making a ...
Views: 1344 - A Moving Day To Remember - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Roselind HejlMy clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning On a Wednesday afternoon I received an urgent call. ...
Views: 928 - A Moving Experience - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Roselind HejlMy clients were the kind of folks who plan carefully. Their home had been staged to perfection. Lights on. Cookies on the counter. A contract was received just in time. Everything went smoothly. Closing was set for Friday morning On a Wednesday afternoon I received an urgent call. ...
Views: 925 - It's Back to the Future for Real Estate - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Roselind HejlThe serious decline in housing sales in many parts of the country is well documented. This downturn was preceded by several years of rising home prices in many areas. In some cases, prices rose beyond levels that were supported by local salaries, and were clearly not sustainable. The driving ...
Views: 1071 - Tips for Safer Real Estate Ads - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Roselind HejlAs Realtors, a routine part of our job is to write ad copy for newspapers, brochures and internet sites. Our goal is to create a favorable sense of the property and intrigue a potential buyer. However, it is easy to cross the line into false statements or discriminatory language. Although we ...
Views: 968 - Guidelines for Seller Representation - by Submitted on May 08, 2007 from Roselind HejlAs Realtors, our fiduciary relationship with our clients requires a high level of good faith, loyalty and confidentiality. We have a duty to protect our clients' best interests. Here are some tips to improve the representation of your seller clients. Please note that these are only based on my ...
Views: 1049 - Our Homes, Our Selves - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2007 from Roselind Hejl"Two story brick traditional with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen, and large deck!" Sound familiar? We often talk about houses in terms of room count, along with a list of finishes, such as tile floors, granite counters, or faux paint. While this vocabulary conveys certain facts, it ...
Views: 1139 - Roselind Hejl - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2006 from Roselind HejlGreen building is a design process that grows out of a connection with the natural landscape. It is a set of informed decisions that considers the site and materials to reduce the cost, maintenance, and energy usage of the home. Conservation is central to the green building approach. Green ...
Views: 1332 - Preparing Your Home for Sale: Make Needed Repairs - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2005 from Roselind HejlBefore a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in a variety of ways. It must be a suitable commuting distance, neighborhood, design style, floorplan, size, number of bedrooms, etc. If all or most of these needs are met, the buyer will begin to move in the direction of ...
Views: 948 - Pricing Your Home for Sale - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Roselind HejlProfessional appraisers sum it up in three words -- buyers make value. Ultimately, the value of your home is what a reasonable buyer is willing to pay within a reasonable time. Setting an asking price for your home requires that you anticipate what most buyers would be willing to pay. This ...
Views: 744 - Negotiating the Sale of Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Roselind HejlNegotiating a successful sale of your home requires an environment that sustains the buyer's interest and trust during the process. Many of our clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a good agreement - one in which the underlying ...
Views: 769 - Negotiating the Purchase of Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Roselind HejlNegotiating a successful real estate contract requires communication skills and the ability to create a environment of cooperation. Many of our real estate clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a good agreement - one in which the ...
Views: 736 - Negotiating the Real Estate Contract - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Roselind HejlNegotiating a successful real estate contract requires communication skills and the ability to create a environment of cooperation. Many of our real estate clients have been very experienced negotiators, and from them we have learned that the goal is to reach a “good agreement” - one in which ...
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