New Leaf Team Blog
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Scary Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
As the leaves start to change and a cool wind fills the air, you may find yourself considering a change of scenery. And while selling your home can be an exciting experience, all too quickly your dreams of an easy sale can turn into a nightmare. Below we've detailed some of the scariest mistakes you can make when selling your home and how to avoid them.
Pricing Nightmares
It's the most common horror story in real estate: The homeowner who priced their home too high. It sat on the market for months with no activity as buyers passed over it for more reasonably priced options. Rumor has it the home still sits unsold to this day.
You can avoid those nightmares by working with an experienced, local real estate agent to price and list your home. Your agent can look at the current market trends, what similar homes in your neighborhood are selling for, and what buyers may see as potential pitfalls to help you find the right price for you...
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Fall Maintenance Reminders
Fall is the perfect time to start preparing your house for winter and the cold weather ahead. Here are a few things that you should be doing to make sure your home is ready for the changing temperatures.
- Clean Your Gutters Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves and debris so water doesn't pool and cause damage to your home.
- Test Your Smoke Alarm & Carbon Dioxide Detector They should be tested every 6 months to make sure they are still operating properly and are not too old (10 years is the lifetime of most smoke/CO2 detectors). A good rule of thumb is to test them whenever you change your clocks.
- Maintain Your Home's Heating System Make sure your filters are being replaced regularly and schedule a service check if you are due or haven't done one in a while. Make sure your heating system is ready to get you throu...
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Kelly's Perfect Weekend in Charlottesville
After work Friday, we head to the Downtown Mall & Ting Pavilion to listen to some great music at Friday's After Five. Once the music ends, head over to Bang! for tapas style dinner & delicious drinks.
On Saturday, you can't go wrong starting your day at the Charlottesville City Market. You can grab breakfast, fresh produce for the week, or some locally made crafts. There's always something new to see!
Next up is lunch & a glass of wine at Eastwood Farm & Winery followed by an...
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5 Local Parks with Disc Golf Courses
Whether you're an experienced player or are hearing about disc golf for the first time, these local parks have a lot for you to explore! From disc golf courses to hiking trails to fishing, you'll find a lot to enjoy in our local parks.
- Greene Community Park 512 Jeri Allen Way Ruckersville, Virginia 22968
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Features: walking trails, a playground, soccer fields, an 18-hole d...
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Organize Your Storage Space
Having storage space in your home is an amazing feature. But having a storage space that is cluttered and unorganized can be stressful. Whether your storage is in an attic, shed, or garage, having a clean and organized space will make it easier to find things you already own and can even make more storage space available to you.
Here are some tips to make organizing go a little more smoothly:
- Pick a Day (Or Weekend) A project this big is going to take time. Pick a day or a weekend to dedicate to the project so you don't end up feeling rushed through it or like you only got the job half-done.
- Prepare Your Supplies Make sure you have everything you need for organizing and cleaning ready to go. This will probably include trash bags, a broom or shop vac, and some empty boxes or containers for sorting everything out.
- Categorize Your Belongings Make three piles an...
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