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The last three months have been brutal to home values across the Southland. Whether it is Corona or Irvine, all cities have come under increasing pressure, with foreclosures rising and disposable income reducing due to the high energy and food prices.

Yet, in all these dark clouds, there are some silver linings. Finally the gas price spiral seems to be in control, and houses inventory seems to be decelerate. Obviously, there is still a lot of pain before it gets better.

If you are a homeowner looking to sell your house, granted this is not the best of times. But it is also not a time to brood in self pity. Houses are still selling, especially ones with good upkeep. So here are top 5 pointers to help make your home competitive.

1. Research your neighborhood – which kind of houses sold, at what price, how long it took the houses to sell, was there price reductions etc.
2. Price competitively. Forget history, the only price that matters is today’s market rate.
3. Do an analysis of upgrades – how much each costs, whether they help immediately – like quartz countertops to a new garage door.
4. Pay special attention to bathrooms and kitchens – as they are the lifeblood of homes and attract immediate attention. A kitchen with polished cabinets, quartz countertops and steel microwave and dishwasher attracts positive energy.
5. Highlight your positives – its important to market effectively. Whether it is zillow.com or realtor.com, please update pictures of that new quartz countertops or the manicured lawn – believe me, it helps.

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Eco-friendly renovations is not new, regardless of your position in life it’s obvious that everyone needs to take baby steps to help conserve the environment. Green remodeling for your kitchen and bathroom with quartz countertops companies and energy saving appliances that are eco-friendly not only helps the environment but it can also put money back in your pocket in the long run as well.

Kitchens are one of the most popular rooms remodeled. When remodeling your kitchen quartz countertops, it’s important to select companies that are committed in protecting the environment. Some tips for your kitchen are to choose eco-friendly manufacture’s for your floor, quartz countertops and cabinets. Energy saving appliances is another good start as well as taking advantage of natural light with well-placed windows, sky lights or sun tunnels.

Second to the kitchen, bathrooms are also another top pick in home remodeling. After choosing quartz countertops for your bathroom, look for energy saving lights, toilets with low-flow models and using flow reducers on the shower and sinks so that you’re using less water.

Giving your home a sustainable eco-friendly touch by using green products and choosing green companies when renovating your home will definitely create a beautiful environment without toxic chemicals, reduce harm to the environment, benefit wildlife and conserve natural resources.

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Have you dreamed of enhancing the look and functionality of your kitchen? If so, stop dreaming and start planning. There are hundreds of options for countertops and kitchen surfaces. The best way to start is to narrow the scope by deciding which material is the best for your home.

Granite counter top is a great option for kitchen remodeling. Granite is rich in color and gives an elegant polished look which is the reason why homeowners and kitchen remodelers love this counter top material.

Granite counter tops are extremely durable and low maintenance. Second only to diamonds in terms of hardness, granite’s polished surface does not wear, chip, scratch or crack. It is stain resistant and can withstand heat even if a hot pot is placed directly on its surface.

Although this dazzling long-lasting countertop material is a bit pricey, it may be well worth the extra cost!

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Kitchens are considered to be one of the most important rooms in a house. It has been proven that the best way to improve or raise value on a house is to remodel the kitchen. There are four main areas of the kitchen that generally undergo renovation during a kitchen remodel, and countertops are among those four. Replacing your current kitchen countertop materials can improve the appearance of your kitchen and make it more functional.

Quartz countertops would be my first material of choice. Quartz looks just like granite countertops but is a manmade material made from 93 percent natural quartz and seven percent resin. Quartz is resistant to most stains and doesn’t need sealing. Because it’s a manmade material, quartz resin is uniform in color and texture from batch to batch. Therefore, the sample you see in stores will look just like the one that shows up in your home.Both quartz and granite make a great countertop material, but if you’re looking for something that is absolutely maintenance free, then quartz is something you should consider.

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When remodeling for the first time, the possibilities are endless! Everything from floors, cabinets, and countertops; an overwhelming plethora of options awaits. Do not fret! These options are provided to ensure that your kitchen or bathroom is tailored to every precise detail. However, trying to stay eco-friendly is another challenge. Today, almost everyone speaks of high gasoline or global warming or green technology, so why not green remodeling as well? Products used in remodeling are not always manufactured in the most environmentally savvy manner. For example, companies like Caesarstone manufacture Counter tops and bathroom vanities in an eco-friendly environment and their products are considered “green”.

For example,

• Using recycled materials
• Proper storage of waste materials
• Vacuum industrial dust to prevent air pollution
• Non-reactive products
• Nonporous surface prevents the formation of mold and bacteria
• Maintaining VOC (volatile organic compounds) standards to minimize toxic contamination
• Installing regenerative thermal oxide to improve the air quality in the manufacturing plant and environment
• recycling systems to save 97% of the water used in production
• Complying with international standards to ensure that non-toxic products are manufactured.

In deciding the style for care-free kitchen surfacing or bathroom vanities, many interior designers say that engineered countertops are the best value for both style and function. There are several advantages of using engineered counters — made from particles of granite, marble or other stone mixed with resin and pigments. They provide a uniform surface look, are as durable as the real thing, and come in a wider range of colors.

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With home prices taking a nosedive and homeowners being forced to cut prices, home remodeling is not priority for a majority of potential home sellers. But convention wisdom of complete price sensitivity when it comes to houses in a downmarket often turns out to be false.

I asked a homeowner who was considering to put her home up for sale, about what potential fears she has about her house sitting on the market. According to her, competition from the seemingly endless inventory was her primary source of worry, not the price tag! It is important for the house to be competitively priced, sure. But low prices are not enough, she argues, as potential buyers continue to predict further falls and holds off purchases.

It is only when a potential buyer really likes a home can he break out of this wait a while syndrome. My personal experience bears this out, I saw a house in Chino Hills a couple of months back – it had everything, designer kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities in the master bath, great open floor plan, a fabulous backyard, almost everything anyone can wish for in a home remodeling project.

In spite of getting floored by the countertops and the stainless steel appliances, I dithered. Against the wishes of my home high command (read my spouse) and the decision makers (read my kids) I waited. I told myself prices will go down during the summer. I made lengthy calculations about ROI – how to invest the miniscule down payment I can afford now and convert it to a 20 per cent down on a reduced price after six months. I was so sure that the house will remain on the market.

But it was not to be. 2 days after my lengthy explanation to the family, the house got sold! I asked the prospective buyer what made him pull the trigger in such a downmarket. “I liked the house”, he said simply. That’s when I realized that home remodeling pays itself many times over. It can be the difference between a statistic on unsold inventory pile to a successful sale.

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If you are planning on remodeling your kitchen, or have done so recently, you know there are endless possibilities of materials, looks, surfaces, and styles to fit your custom kitchen remodeling needs.

There are several choices in kitchen countertops alone. You can choose from stone, tile, wood, natural, engineered, and even recycled materials. Choosing the right surface for your home would depend on your personal style preference as well as the functionality you would like in you kitchen. For style and care-free kitchen surfaces, many interior designers say that engineered countertops are the best value for both style and function. There are several advantages of using engineered counters — made from particles of granite, marble or other stone mixed with resin and pigments. They provide a uniform surface look, are as durable as the real thing, and come in a wider range of colors. The also are not as porous as natural stone and therefore don’t require sealing.

Engineered quartz is the latest must-have kitchen countertop as well as bathroom vanity surface, and its popularity is not surprising: It has a glorious shine and a uniform surface look. And the product, which can be very expensive, has a lot going for it in the functionality department as well. Quartz is very strong and durable. It resists scratches and doesn’t need a special finish. Quartz surfaces from Caesar Stone offer a wide variety of clean and modern-looking styles and colors which are easy to clean, stain-resistant, and are very low maintenance as well.

Sales of quartz composite surfaces, also known as engineered stone, by manufacturers like Caesar Stone, have steadily increased over the past five years, according to the companies and to kitchen designers. The product has been widely available in Italy for almost 20 years but is just now taking off in the United States. Visit www.caesarstoneus.com for more information on Caesar Stone products available in the U.S.

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There is a term in real estate investing called “fix it and flip it.” The idea behind this term is basically, making a few choice remodeling projects and adding significant value to your home. The trick in this pay off is to be strategic. Part of the process includes paying attention to the other homes in the neighborhood to avoid over-improving the property. To make the most of your remodeling projects, it pays to keep four types of projects in mind: basics curb appeal, value added, and personal preference. Basics can range from fixing leaky faucets to remodeling outdated rooms. There are several older houses in Los Angeles. Has your bathroom looked the same since the 1970s? It may be time for bathroom remodeling. Are the appliances in your kitchen from the cold-war era? It may be time for a few upgrades. Many people cringe at the thought of having to go through a full-on remodel project, but by making just a few small changes, like replacing kitchen countertops, adding energy-efficient windows, or adding durable flooring to a room in the house can be cost-effective, as well as an investment for the resale value of your home. It depends on several factors, determining whether you need a few choice additions or a full kitchen remodeling. Just make sure you don’t overdo it. Look at your neighborhood. If none of the other houses in the area have crown moldings and Caesarstone countertops, adding these amenities is unlikely to result in a significantly higher selling price for the property. Keep in mind the outside and inside of your home. First impressions mean a lot. Hiring an expert can help you pick the projects that will give you the most bang for your buck.

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