Wednesday, July 25, 2007

10 Ways to Make Your House in Highland County, OH More Saleable

1. Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage.

2. Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior.

3. Keep everything extra clean. Wash fingerprints from light switch plates. Mop and wax floors. Clean the stove and refrigerator. A clean house makes a better first impression and convinces buyers that the home has been well cared for.

4. Get rid of smells! Even if you think you house does not have smells, spring for a good carpet and drape cleaning to eliminate any possible cooking odors, smoke, and pet smells. Keep the windows open when possible (if road noise is not an issue).

5. Put higher wattage bulbs in light sockets to make rooms seem brighter, especially basements and other dark rooms. Replace any burnt-out bulbs.

6. Make minor repairs that can create a bad impression. Small problems, such as sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking, or a dripping faucet, may seem trivial, but they’ll give buyers the impression that the house isn’t well maintained.

7. Tidy your yard. Cut the grass, rake the leaves, trim the bushes, and edge the walks. Put a pot or two of bright flowers near the entryway.

8. Patch holes in your driveway and reapply sealant, if applicable.

9. Clean your gutters. Remove any debris that has accumulated on the roof.

10. Polish your front doorknob and door numbers. Remember, the door is the first part of the home potential buyers see!

To learn more about buying or selling a home in Highland County, OH please call me at 937-393-7222 or visit my Web site at www.TheDickeyGroup.com. I would love to help make your home more saleable!

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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Summer Fun in Highland County

Summer is in full swing and as the novelty of being out of school begins to wear off, most parents are bracing themselves for the inevitable “I’m booooored” that is just bound to come out of their children’s mouths soon.

Below is a link to information about community events and fun things to do with your children this summer to get them outside and enjoying this beautiful time of year in Highland County:

Highland County Community

For more information about real estate and living in Highland County, OH please call me at 937-393-7222 or visit my Web site at www.TheDickeyGroup.com. Happy trails, and here’s to an exciting second half of the summer!

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Special Olympics Summer Games

The 38th Annual Special Olympics of Ohio State Summer Games were held June 22-24 at Ohio State University. The Special Olympics Ohio programs reach more than 17,000 athletes - including several from Hills and Dales. Our local Special Olympics team enjoyed a successful trip to the games this year. Seventeen athletes won honors with many placings in a variety of events! With more than 2,700 participants involved in the weekend program - we are very proud of our local team!

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Monday, July 02, 2007

Festival of the Bells

The Festival of the Bells will once again provide three great nights of entertainment for Highland Countians to enjoy. Todd Agnew will perform Thursday, July 5th at 9:00 p.m. On Friday, Taylor Swift will sing at 7:30 p.m. and Emerson Drive at 9:30 p.m. Neal McCoy will be on stage on Saturday, July 7th at 9:00 p.m.

Rick Williams, a festival committee member, has helped provide some wonderful entertainment over the years. With help from a booking agent, several big names in country music have performed in Hillsboro. As the festival grows from year to year, the performers are sure to get better and better.

The Festival of the Bells is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music, support your community and visit with friends and neighbors! Hope to see you there!

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