Real Estate Tips

First impressions count! Do you remember your first impressions of your present home? What made you want to buy it? The features or amenities that first attracted you are probably the same ones that will sell your home.

Prospective buyers' first impression of your home is the feeling they get when approaching your property. Each home has its own unique features--trees and shrubs which soften structural lines, unusual architectural features, such as bay windows, or a beautifully landscaped entrance. Whether your home is modern or elegant traditional, the approach to your home makes a statement. Since most buyers are looking for a home that has both charm and class, it pays to keep your grounds well-maintained and attractive. If the exterior appearance of your home and yard is pleasing, buyers will want to see the interior.

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Real Estate Trivia

Q	What island was sold to Peter Minuit by the Indians for goods valued at 60 guilders ($24)?
A	Peter Minuit arrived with a group of Dutch settlers in 1626 and purchased what is now known as Manhattan.
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