Hello World! Welcome Friends! Buying a home is an investment–possibly the most significant investment you will ever make. While a higher property value means higher taxes, there are many benefits to ensuring a higher home value. As a home’s value rises, the loan-to-value risk decreases, which means you may be eligible to cancel your mortgage insurance, resulting in smaller monthly payments. Higher home values are also beneficial for selling your home, refinancing, and getting an equity line of credit. Increasing your home value doesn’t have to mean big home improvement projects; here are 5 easy tips to increase your home value.
1. Add Custom Shutters
One simple way to boost your home’s value is by investing in custom exterior shutters. These shutters can enhance the appearance of your home, making it more inviting. Custom exterior shutters are also a great way to control the amount of natural light entering your home, help with air ventilation, increase your home’s privacy, and even provide hurricane protection. These custom exterior shutters come in a wide range of materials, styles, and colors, making for endless customization options.
2. Cover Old Wallpaper with New Wallpaper
Wallpaper has seen a resurgence over the last few years, with homeowners across the country opting to forgo painting in favor of fun, modern or aesthetic wallpaper. It is a great option to add to the aesthetic appearance while adding longevity and durability to the covered walls. Wallpaper also offers an easy way to add texture and pattern without the hassle of paint. If your home already has wallpaper, you don’t have to waste your time trying to remove it; you can wallpaper over existing wallpaper, which can save you time. Before you start putting wallpaper over existing wallpaper, you need to prepare the walls in question for a new application.
3. Upgrade to Modern Window Casings
Casings are the moldings that go around the window frame, covering the gap between the window and the drywall. On the exterior of your home, they help seal the window and prevent the cold air or rain from entering the home. On the interior, casings provide that special finishing touch, much like baseboards and door moldings for a room. Like with all things home design, these days, there are countless styles of window casings available, making it easy to pick one that fits your home’s style perfectly. For an added boost in home value, consider going with a modern window casing. Possible ideas include creating contrast with your walls, going with a more natural material, or blending it in with the home’s design.
4. Fix Drafty Windows
As windows age, they begin to weather. Glazing and putty can fall off, cracks can form, and caulking can slowly degrade. Some windows can even shrink with age. All of these issues can lead to cold air from outside seeping into your home and force your HVAC system to work harder, raising the utility bill. That is why it is critical to fix drafty windows, not just for your home’s value, but your wallet as well. Fix these windows by repairing, replacing, or putting brand new weatherstripping, reglazing the glass, covering any cracks, and investing in a window draft stopper.
5. Invest in Impact Resistant Roofing Shingles
The roof is the first and foremost protection for your home. With that in mind, you want to ensure your roof is in good shape and durable. If you are looking to replace your current roof, then consider Class 4 Impact Resistant shingles. Class 4 impact resistant shingles offer more durability, ensuring the roof has a longer lifespan and lessening maintenance and repair costs. These shingles can withstand harsh impacts and winds up to 110 mph–providing the ultimate storm protection and boosting the overall value of your home.
Prioritize a Better Home Value
Your home’s value is something you don’t want to ignore. It is an investment you want to protect at all cost, for yourself and your financial security. While a higher home value means higher taxes, there are still countless reasons to improve your home and raise that value. These 5 tips are easy ways to get you started without having to spend considerable amounts of money. Something like impact resistant roof shingles can also result in a potential tax refund.
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