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Home Improvement – Trendy or Traditional PDF Print E-mail
Prime Woman Magazine
Written by Fran Goldenberg   

Kitchen and bathroom remodels are consistently popular with homeowners. Whether choosing to replace major features or create a new room, remodeling can improve the value of your home and the level of enjoyment for you and the family. We asked Mike Alfano at Alfano Home Remodeling in Shrewsbury about his thoughts on renovation ideas in today’s market.

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Curb Appeal PDF Print E-mail
Prime Woman Magazine
Written by Mariagrace Welsh, ASP   
When driving or strolling around the neighborhood, there is always that one house that stands out and shines amongst the rest. It nearly looks as if it were a painting instead of real life. It has the perfect harmony of color, architectural interest and lush landscaping. It is pristine, it is stunning and it is a home with excellent curb appeal.
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Lights! Action! Sell! - Setting the Stage to Sell Your Home PDF Print E-mail
Prime Woman Magazine
Written by Fran Goldenberg   

The decision to sell your house is a big one. Whether moving up to that larger dream home or downsizing your family’s nest, selling your home requires looking at it from a completely new perspective. The time, energy, and money already spent on your “castle” may not translate well to the next royal family. Even the White House gets a complete makeover by the new First Lady. Image

When the “For Sale” sign is on the front lawn, the spotlight is on your home. Once you place your home on the market, it is no longer your castle. It becomes an investment property. "You can not live in your home the same way you sell it," explains Valli Morano, an accredited Staging Professional and Realtor Associate with BetterHomesNJ/VRI Realtors in Middletown. "It has to show differently and in a more generic manner, so that prospective buyers can picture themselves and their furniture in the home."

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