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Home Improvements and Pretty Real Estates
By Neoli Marcos
Whether we like it or not, our homes mirror us and our lifestyle. Even if we're not selling, it's always a good idea to keep our homes nice and handsome because, hey, buyers can tell the difference between a home that's well-kept over the years and one that's just hastily renovated for image's sake.
Like it or not, people will say things about your home. Or rather, your home says a lot about you. Either way you look at it, we're living in a world obsessed with image. The right one. Now, be honest. Ask yourself this question, is my house a before or after image of a home-makeover TV show?
Now, if you answered "After", you were probably just too shy, or are in denial (kidding). But if you said "Before", well, at least you know you have a problem, and you can fix it.
You don't have to call the reality TV show guys for a televised makeover of your home or property. You just need to have your local builder make a quote of your home's improvement costs. And then you can apply for a home improvement loan.
Your goal is to apply for the home improvement loan with the lowest interest rate. But don't just jump on the first one that looks promising. Shop for quotes, and then choose the best. Ideally, you should borrow money above the quoted price of your builder, just so you won't run into money shortage in the middle of the construction.
Whether it's a new paint job, or a landscaping project, or an extension room, house renovations certainly increase the value of your property. Now, your house fits the "After" photo left side of the TV screen. Of course, nothing beats a smile here and there in your home, and just plain being nice to each other by everyone living there. Now that's the best home improvement of all.
About the Author
Neoli write articles and press releases for http://www.ozfreeonline.com - this piece he made served as an article exclusive for http://realestate.ozfreeonline.com - which offers a comprehensive list of office & commercial real estates, homes for rent or sell and an apartment finder to thousands of properties in Australia.
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