Kelly Blandford

NC & SC REALTOR®
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How to Make the Front Porch a Selling Point

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - July 17, 2018
The first thing potential home buyers will notice at a listing is the curb appeal. The driveway that leads them to the newly painted front door, the perfectly landscaped and trimmed front yard, and the front porch that invites neighbors and friends to come inside.More builders are adding front porches back into new home designs, according to Melissa Tracey with REALTOR® magazine, providing a serio

Home Renovations Most Popular Among Millennials

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - June 18, 2018
Real estate market experts and industry leaders expected millennials, people born between 1980 and 1994, to be a driving force behind the housing market in 2018. Not only are they making a big splash in the first-time home buyer market, they are also becoming a huge part of home design and renovations.REALTOR® Magazine reported that millennials are more likely than any other generation to remodel

This Backyard Trend for 2018 Might Surprise You

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 29, 2018
A new trend is taking over the home and garden design world and it isn’t exactly what you’d imagine. People are skipping the luxurious pools, hot tubs, and stone patios and opting for multi-purpose sheds.These sheds aren’t for storing your lawn mowers and old junk, they are multi-functional and deluxe detached spaces from your home. The main reason for this trend comes down to privacy. A detached

Creating High End Curb Appeal for Less

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 23, 2018
Your home’s curb appeal is its first impression to guests, neighbors, and possible home buyers. This creates a sense of pressure on homeowners to make sure that landscaping is perfect, shrubs are trimmed, flowers are blooming, and the whole exterior looks inviting and beautiful. There are ways to create that perfect curb appeal while not breaking the bank. Now that the weather is warm, get outside

This Year's Spring Kitchen Design Trends

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - May 18, 2018
With spring comes antsy home owners getting ready to clean, repair, and renovate their spaces. Each year, we see popular trends and ideas for each room in the home. One of the most popular and significant renovation spots in a house is the kitchen. Between different cabinetry, updated fixtures, and new finishes, the kitchen typically gets the most attention. As spring comes to an end, the kitchen

How to Avoid Problems with Spring Repairs

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - April 23, 2018
As the warm summer weather approaches, homeowners are more susceptible to start their planned maintenance and renovations. As you weigh your options of shopping around between contractors and doing it yourself, keep in mind the rules and regulations that are in place when making repairs on a home.In order to avoid problems with your spring renovations, be sure to check on the appropriate building,

A Guide to Antiquing in Charlotte

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 14, 2018
Antiques are perfect additions to any home or office. They are unique enough to bring something special to the space without breaking the bank. Looking for antiques always seems like an adventure for the shopper. Wandering through aisles of old collectibles and items lets the consumer travel through time and provides the opportunity to bring that time period into their own life and home. Consignme

Spring Cleaning Tips When Preparing to Sell

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - March 01, 2018
Spring has always been homeowners’ favorite time of year to brighten up their home and get it on the market. Before you hit the market this spring, put in a little elbow grease and make sure your home is clean and ready to show. Here are a few tips for your spring cleaning.1. Stage your curb appealA home’s front yard is the first thing people see when driving up to see a listing. Parking at the cu

Helen Adams Realty Agents Prepare for Success at Educational Field Trip

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 20, 2018
This week, a group of 21 Helen Adams Realty agents and staff members went on an educational field trip to David Weekley Homes in Ballantyne’s South Ridge community to learn more about new construction.About four times a year, Helen Adams Realty’s Brokers in Charge bring a group of new agents to a new construction site or neighborhood so they can learn more about the process. At these field trips,

How to Create a Home Inventory and Why It's Important

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - February 12, 2018
For homeowners, one of the most important things to know is how to keep your home and your belongings safe. Home safety is crucial when moving into a new home and with today’s technology and smart phones; this can be an easy task that could someday help if your valuables are lost, stolen or damaged. We took a few tips from RIS Media’s House Call and How to Geek to help come up with a cheat sheet o

Ways to Brighten Your Home This Winter

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - January 02, 2018
By the time the New Year starts, most people are sick of staying indoors and would love to see some nice, sunny weather. Here are a few ways to make your house look light and feel bright in the winter months.Give Your Window Screens a BreakHouseLogic recently stated that you will get 30 percent more sunlight shining into your home when the screens are off the windows. Keep your screens in a garage

Pantone Color of the Year 2018

By csheaffer@helenadamsrealty.com - December 15, 2017
Pantone ® has revealed its Color of the Year for 2018 with a royal shade of purple taking the cake.The Ultra Violet shade is described as a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade that communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us to the future.For the first time, Pantone also released an online gift guide for consumers to shop the ultra violet shade in tim

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