Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Elegant Changes for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes This 2015


Elegant Changes for Your Carillon Lakes Community Homes This 2015



A new year always feels exciting and hopeful for most people. And having a few new upgrades in their Carillon Lakes community homes is just but natural to feel more pumped as they welcome a new year. But the expenses of the holiday season may not allow you to go extravagant. If you want to apply elegant design solutions in your home but don’t want to break your budget, here are a few things you could easily do.

Check out this quick and cheap elegant changes for your Carillon Lakes Community homes this 2015.

Put on a new rug

If you want to draw the attention to your beautiful floor, a fancy rug is the way to do. Gorgeous rugs can instantly make a room feel more elegant. Don’t go for the cheap ones. Instead, buy good quality rugs which can last you years. You may opt for a woven rug for a fancier decorative feel. 

Install fresh curtains

Curtains can do wonders in your homes for sale in Carillon Lakes community homes for sale this new year. Apart from hanging fresh new curtains on your windows, try using it as a divider between rooms, say the kitchen and your living room. The ceiling to floor types of curtains look sophisticated. Choose colors that match your home, but don’t go overboard with the designs. The good thing about curtains is you can always take it down and change it according to your desire. 

Change your wall paint

Your rooms will benefit on a fresh coat of paint this year. It’s fairly cheap compared to other home renovation ideas and it can make pronounce changes in your home. Still choose neutral hues since this would be friendlier to the eyes of a home buyer. You may experiment on techniques that could add depth to your rooms and make it look bigger that it actually is. Read some of the articles in http://www.LakelandFloridaLiving.com/ for more design tips. 

Combine elements

The fusion of different elements can be appealing. Combine elements of stones, wood, and metal when you choose different furniture in your living room, kitchen and dining room. You may also try rearranging furniture for a new look. Your imagination is your limit. When you’re done, invite other people in  your Carillon Lakes community home so you can get feedback on how it looks. 

Go natural

Another cheap way to add flair to your home is to bring in some greens. Potted plants can offer instant beautification and can also help maintain clean air inside your home. Combine this with wood and other organic furniture and you are sure to have a stylish room with a relaxing feel.

These very simple upgrades will definitely bring wonderful appeal in your homes for sale in Carillon Lakes community. Don’t be afraid that you can no longer spend to make your home look nice after all your celebrations. Sometimes you only need the expert eyes of a real estate agent, some simple tips, and a little effort to make your home lovelier and more stylish.


Call me, Petra Norris, at (863) 619-6918 or send me an email at petra@petranorris.com if you’re looking for a Lakeland Florida real estate  agent with superior local knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity, and personal service to help you sell or buy Carillon Lakes Community homes for sale.




Petra Norris, REALTOR®…

Going The Extra Mile For You!


Friday, December 26, 2014

Top 5 Things Carillon Lakes Community Homebuyers Miss to Check

Top 5 Things Carillon Lakes Community Homebuyers Miss to Check


Because home buying is a thrilling experience where you can get drowned in new vocabularies, stressed  by negotiations, and pre-occupied by fear of not getting your dream home, it is easy to miss a couple of things when inspecting homes for sale in Carillon Lakes Community. May the following list remind you of what you ought to pay attention to when house hunting, even before home inspection reports arrive.

When looking for a home in Carillon Lakes, consider these 5 things.


1.       A curb with potential


You don’t need to find something with an award winning landscape. You just have to check if the curb of the home you are about to purchase can be transformed with a few simple makeovers. The outside is what people see first. So if you plan to have a home which would invite many potential buyers in the future, invest in something that could be just that given a little work.

2.       Structural issues

Structural issues might be one of the most expensive to deal with later on. No matter how pretty and cozy it looks, never be fooled by a home with faulty foundation. Also, inspect the roofs and the electrical and water systems as these are essential in your stay and can instantly cause danger when left unchecked.

3.       Heating and cooling system

A home must be a place of comfort. Check the heating and cooling system of your target Carillon Lakes Community homes for sale so you can be aware of any need for repair as early as now. This is especially important when you are buying a move in ready home and you need to move in soon.

4.       Neighborhood factors

When we talk about the neighborhood, we don’t just notice the houses along the streets or our neighbors. We take into account if it is properly maintained, if there are many teenagers out at night, if there are a lot of establishments, if it is within the school district, if medical facilities are near and if parks and leisure places are available. These are not just vital for you when you move in. These things also contribute to the resale value of your home should you decide to move out.

Making sure that you thoroughly check homes for sale in Carillon Lakes Community is important because apart from getting something worth the huge amount of money you will invest, you will also have to look further in the future and somehow analyze if your purchase has a good resale value. Get the opinion of a local agent to help you become more confident in inspecting the home.  Also, visit http://www.LakelandFloridaLiving.com/ for more home buying tips.


Call me, Petra Norris, at (863) 619-6918 or send me an email at petra@petranorris.com if you’re looking for a Lakeland Florida real estate agent with superior local knowledge, experience, professionalism, integrity, and personal service to help you sell or buy Carillon Lakes Community homes for sale.


Petra Norris, REALTOR®…
Going The Extra Mile For You!