Your Realty News December 2011
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Breaking News!!!
By Victoria Lorusso
I am now offering my services not only in Fairfield County, CT but also in Palm Beach County, Florida!!  I have 2 great teams and support staff in each location so it easy for me to travel back and forth.  Have you ever thought of moving to Florida? Or purchasing a second home there? 

While values in our area tumbled 25%, Florida was really hard hit with discounts in excess of 50% in many cases.  A second home has never been this affordable especially when you factor in interst rates.  Want to know more? Give me a call or send me a mail.  I'd also be happy to help you explore the different areas as I did myself.
Five Tips that Prepare You to Sell

In a buyer's market, pricing your home correctly is all-important. Price too low and you'll leave money behind. Price too high and you won't sell at all. Here is what you should know:

1. Your home is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.
Sellers may think they can dictate to the market. And in a period of rapidly rising prices, they might even get away with it... Read More
The Top Three Ways to Improve Your Home's Resale Value

Improving your home's resale value not only puts more money in your pocket when it's time to sell, but it also enhances your quality of life in the moment. Here are the top three ways to improve your home and add value.

1. Add Square Footage
Square footage is one of the first things an appraiser looks at when determining the value of your home. If your home is noticeably smaller than... Read More
Should You Paint Wood Floors?

Should you paint over an old wood floor, or should you restore the floor to its natural beauty? Although your decision will ultimately depend on your taste, there are a few things to consider before you plunge in to the job.

How long will you live there? You may love the look of painted floors, but most buyers prefer natural wood. If you are going to put time and money into the floors, you might as well improve the home's value by... Read More
Ideas to Enjoy the Holidays

People tend to get so busy they forget that it's the simple gifts, the simple activities and even the simple decor that usually creates the most enjoyable season. Here are some fantastic ideas to help your holiday season flow a little better.

Go for the Experience
Whether hosting a holiday dinner for family or friends or searching for a great gift for someone, focus on the experience instead of price or tangible gifts. One way is to host a "white elephant" gift exchange party and limit the gift pricing to $5 or $10 each. This enables guests to each receive a gift without everyone spending a lot of money... Read More
Five New Solutions for Cold, Drafty Rooms
Courtesy of ARA Content
Many mistakenly assume cold and drafty rooms are unavoidable since every home they ever lived in had uneven temperatures. Others say they can understand why they have the problem, since the problem area is the farthest from the furnace or air handler, but you don't have to put up with these problems!

New government, industry and utility company research on uneven temperatures finds there are now economical permanent solutions. Here are some common causes, and solutions:

Identify Your Duct Leaks and Have Them Sealed: The Department Of Energy states that the typical duct system loses an astounding 25 to 40... Read More
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Victoria Lorusso  -  (561) 531-4977 Your Realty News  -  December 2011 

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