In the Naples area, contemplating a renovation is likely more prevalent than other places. This is driven by the fact that land can be a premium. People wish to be closer into town or to the Gulf. However, properties in that vicinity were built over a decade or more ago. As such, people desiring new, may need to push out further North East or South East... Unless you are willing to undertake a remodel project to not have to compromise on location. So, what are some ideas for how to get those remodeling projects funded if you don't want to lay out cash. 

There are some common things like location, price, and features, that are highly recognized as having an impact on a homes 'sale-ability.' But, when there is healthy competition, sometimes the difference in those factors between multiple homes is negligible.

If two homes are neck in neck from a comparison stand-point with most considerations equal, you may find that the colors can help with the final tie-breaker. 

Your kitchen likely gets a lot of use during the holidays. And even if it doesn't the new year still makes it a good time to do a little kitchen tune up to keep things running smooth throughout the year. Here is a checklist you can use for a post-holiday kitchen detox.

Consideration a renovation? In addition to considering just how you would like your renovation to look, you might want to at least be aware of whether the renovation adds potential value to the resale of your home or not. Even if you decide to pursue it regardless of that answer, it is important to have knowledge of it. Check out this quick summary of average ROI on common renovation projects.