Page 12 June 20, 2013 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Make Your House Look Like A ‘Million Dollar Listing’ For Less (BPT) - A new report reveals houses are Laminate or vinyl flooring is another option selling faster and for more money, yet another for getting a fresh, updated look. Laminate indicator of a rebounding housing market. enables homeowners to get the look of According to the National Association of hardwood for less, and there are even options Realtors, full-year sales of previously owned for DIY novices, such as flooring that easily homes increased by 9 percent in 2012 over clicks together without glue or nails. the previous year. Plus, home prices jumped Increase the Curb Appeal up 12.3 percent, the biggest percentage gain First impressions matter, and home buying since January 2005. is no different. “Making a few updates to a This will challenge sellers to sharpen house’s exterior goes a long way in making their competitive edge as more homeowners, houses more inviting and valuable,” said Altman. encouraged by promising indicators, put their Homeowners can put their green thumbs house on the market. Josh Altman, one of to work by weeding their garden, trimming the top 10 realtors in the country and star of plants and branches and adding color by Bravo’s hit TV show “Million Dollar Listing: planting vibrant flowers in containers or L.A.,” shares three strategies for making planters. Simple repairs and updates offer houses more desirable to buyers. a lot of bang for your home improvement buck, whether it’s getting a new front door, Install Hardwood Floors updating house numbers or painting the trim, OPEN HOUSE IN EL SEGUNDO “Installing hardwood floors is one of the downspouts and gutters. smartest investments a seller can make,” said Update the Kitchen • Sun. 1-4pm 328 E. Imperial Ave.#5 4/2.5 $739,000 Altman. “Hardwood flooring is easy to install, Remodeling a kitchen can bring a home Alex Abad Palm Realty Boutique 310-877-6488 never goes out of style and is extremely to the top market value, and you don’t have • Sun. 1-4pm 205 E. Acacia Ave. 3/2 $839,000 desirable to homebuyers.” to tear down walls or break the bank to do Alex Abad Palm Realty Boutique 310-877-6488 Countless hardwood flooring options, it. “No matter what budget a homeowner • Sun. 2-4pm 641 Hillcrest 2/1.5 $699,000 including popular bamboo varieties, allow has, there are simple ways to add that wow Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 homeowners to easily select a floor that factor to a kitchen,” said Altman. • Sun. 2-4pm 3128 W. 153rd St. 3/2 $485,000 looks great and fits within their budget. Unique, stylish light fixtures can create a Bill Ruane RE/MAX Beach Cities Realty 310-877-2374 Homeowners can even differentiate their warm and inviting environment, while new • Sun. 2-4pm 950 Virginia St. #102 2/1.75 $489,000 floors - and houses - by transferring appliances add visual interest and help increase Janine D. Maples Sotheby’s International Realty 310-385-3143 the flooring’s warranty to the new owner. the value of a home. Even subtle touches • Sun. 2-4pm 1107 E. Acacia Ave. 5/3.5 $1,149,900 For example, Lumber Liquidators’ Bellawood like updating cabinet hardware or installing John Skulick Shorewood Realtors 310-350-4240 brand of prefinished hardwood flooring a tile backsplash behind a stove can give a offers a certified 100-year transferable warranty. kitchen the facelift it needs. • OPEN HOUSE IN OTHER CITIES Roger Hart Forecast Realty 310-781-2000 Tricks to Take Care • Sat. 1-4pm 2115 Elm Ave., Torrance 3/1 $849,000 of Clogged Drains “The Torrance Tribune is (BPT) - At some point, the drains in your stuck items, while hot water will help get exactly what I’ve been home will become clogged. A little preventive rid of food residue. looking for. It specifically maintenance now can go a long way when • Instead of pouring hot grease down the it comes to drain-related problems. kitchen drain, pour it into another container targets Torrance and gives Here are few easy ways to avoid clogged and then throw it away. you the opportunity to drains: • Don’t forget to clean the drain pieces promote your business to • For the kitchen disposal, you can run hot regularly to keep them in good working order. a localized clientele. The run liberally through the sink will loosen strainers over every drain in the house. •If long hair or pet hair is a problem, consideror cold water through the drain. Cold water people of Torrance are very community oriented and the Torrance Tribune fits right in. Kay Grundhaus Kay Grundhaus Thank you for bringing such 310.890.6407 cell I am a Senior a great paper to our city.“ DRE# 01409641 Real Estate Specialist Aurelio Mattucci 2014 Candidate for Torrance City Council Broker, Owner of Mattucci Real Estate DRE #01344591 kay@homesbykay.com HUGE LOT IN PRESTIGIOUS ‘VERDE COLLECTION’ Best location in the private, gated ‘Verdi Collection’ SAT. 1-4PM fireplace in a living room that is open to the diningcommunity! Large back corner lot of 7,099 sq.ft withneighbors on one side only. The ground floor has aOPEN room. A spacious kitchen has bay windows that look out to the patio and private basketball court, and is open to the family room which has vaulted ceilings Roger Hart bedroom has a fireplace. Tons of built-in storage. Twoand built in shelves along an entire wall. The master 310-781-2000 of the garage walls are lined with built-in storage DRE# 00625505 cabinets, additional parking in the oversized driveway. This desirable gated community is across from Wilson Park and the Farmers Market. NEW LISTING at $849,000. 2420 W. Carson St. #120 2115 Elm Ave., Torrance 90501 Torrance, CA 90501
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