Monday Market Update: 3 Realtor.com® Resources For Upgrades & Updates

Exterior finishes, outdoor living accents & kitchen cabinet finishes to inspire you today! 

One of the best parts of home ownership is making your interior and exterior spaces a reflection of you and your lifestyle. With spring in the air and upgrades on your mind, we wanted to share 3 recent reads from Realtor.com to inspire you this season. 


7 CHEAP WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS LOOK EXPENSIVE


The kitchen is quite often the heartbeat of the home, and this article reveals some fun upgrades that go beyond paint and hardware! Adding molding, brightening cabinet backs, and installing under cabinet lighting are pretty affordable finishes that create a luxury look. 


DO YOU KNOW YOUR VENEER FROM YOUR VINYL? A GUIDE TO EXTERIOR SIDING


We all know that curb appeal counts, and what exterior materials you choose are as important as what color you use. This guide reviews the pros, cons and costs of different home sidings and shows some stunning examples too. Features such as durability, fire resistance, energy efficiency and weather wear are discussed. (This is great info and even after 40+ years in the business, we learned a lot!). 


5 OF THE MOST SEARCHED OUTDOOR DECOR TRENDS OF SUMMER


There is nothing like a summer night whether relaxing solo or welcoming a crowd. The outdoors trends featured here are all about comfort, versatility and... food: outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens & barbecues – oh my! 


Are there any other home improvement projects you would enjoy inspiration for? Let us know and we will bring you some fun resources and eye-catching examples!


Warm regards,


Bobbi Decker
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