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Spring Cleaning Tips When Preparing to Sell

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 01, 2018

Spring has always been homeowners’ favorite time of year to brighten up their home and get it on the market. Before you hit the market this spring, put in a little elbow grease and make sure your home is clean and ready to show. Here are a few tips for your spring cleaning.1. Stage your curb appealA home’s front yard is the first thing people see when driving up to see a listing. Parking at the cu

Helen Adams Realty Agents Prepare for Success at Educational Field Trip

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 20, 2018

This week, a group of 21 Helen Adams Realty agents and staff members went on an educational field trip to David Weekley Homes in Ballantyne’s South Ridge community to learn more about new construction.About four times a year, Helen Adams Realty’s Brokers in Charge bring a group of new agents to a new construction site or neighborhood so they can learn more about the process. At these field trips,

How to Create a Home Inventory and Why It's Important

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 12, 2018

For homeowners, one of the most important things to know is how to keep your home and your belongings safe. Home safety is crucial when moving into a new home and with today’s technology and smart phones; this can be an easy task that could someday help if your valuables are lost, stolen or damaged. We took a few tips from RIS Media’s House Call and How to Geek to help come up with a cheat sheet o

Ways to Brighten Your Home This Winter

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 02, 2018

By the time the New Year starts, most people are sick of staying indoors and would love to see some nice, sunny weather. Here are a few ways to make your house look light and feel bright in the winter months.Give Your Window Screens a BreakHouseLogic recently stated that you will get 30 percent more sunlight shining into your home when the screens are off the windows. Keep your screens in a garage

Pantone Color of the Year 2018

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - December 15, 2017

Pantone ® has revealed its Color of the Year for 2018 with a royal shade of purple taking the cake.The Ultra Violet shade is described as a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade that communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us to the future.For the first time, Pantone also released an online gift guide for consumers to shop the ultra violet shade in tim

Sherwin Williams Hottest Paint Color for 2018

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - October 19, 2017

Sherwin Williams has forecasted 2018’s hottest paint color of the year to be Oceanside SW 6496, a green-blue statement color with deep values.Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin Williams, described the shade as a tremendously versatile color that harmonizes with other diverse color groups.The color seems to be versatile enough to be paired with any number of other colors from hot pi

How to Create the Perfect Backyard Getaway

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - August 29, 2017

With fall approaching, cooler weather comes with the desire to stay outside a little longer than on those hot summer days. Try these ideas from Better Home and Garden Magazine paired with some examples of our own listings at Helen Adams Realty to turn your outdoor entertainment area into a relaxing backyard oasis.Dress up Your Deck: Decorating and connecting different levels of your outdoor space

Home Renovations That All Sellers Should Consider

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - August 14, 2017

With four hit HGTV shows, a bestselling book and years of success in real estate and renovations, Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott talked to Real Simple about what home renovations sellers should consider when putting their home on the market.It is no secret that once you prepare to list your home, the first things on the to-do list are some face-lifts around the house. Here are some big

How These Paint Colors Can Help Sell Your House

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 17, 2017

When beginning the process of selling a house, home owners can expect to make slight improvements in order to increase the value of their homes. An easy upgrade for home owners to increase the return on investment would be a fresh paint job. Buyers will not only notice the clean, new paint job but studies show that they might be more attracted to certain colors of paint, depending on the room in t

How to Turn a Small Yard Into a Huge Showpiece

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 10, 2017

First impressions are everything. Curb appeal and yard space can be a huge showpiece when putting your home on the market. It’s important for homeowners not to underestimate the power of a yard space, even if it’s limited in size.There are plenty of ways to enhance a small yard. From setting a focal point to using reflective materials, tweaking the furnishing scale, accenting with container garden

Choosing the Right Sheen for Your Home's Paint Job

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 13, 2017

Looking to give your home’s paint a fresh start this spring? The sheen of your paint matters as much as the color you choose. Most do-it-yourself painters overlook the sheen when deciding how to paint a room, but according to Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute, paint sheen affects the long term performance of a paint job so painters should be mindful of the sheen.Basically

Home Improvement Exhibit Comes to Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 27, 2017

The Charlotte Home Show is coming to the Charlotte Convention Center this weekend, Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2.The Home Show will feature a varied collection of home improvement specialists who are there to inspire, motivate and excite you for your upcoming home improvement plans or renovations. Homeowners are invited to learn about the different aspects involved in all stages of remodel

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Spring Cleaning Tips When Preparing to Sell

Helen Adams Realty Agents Prepare for Success at Educational Field Trip

How to Create a Home Inventory and Why It's Important

Ways to Brighten Your Home This Winter

Pantone Color of the Year 2018

Sherwin Williams Hottest Paint Color for 2018

How to Create the Perfect Backyard Getaway

Home Renovations That All Sellers Should Consider

How These Paint Colors Can Help Sell Your House

How to Turn a Small Yard Into a Huge Showpiece

Choosing the Right Sheen for Your Home's Paint Job

Home Improvement Exhibit Comes to Charlotte

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