We are now 5 months into 2011...
lets see how sales compare to last years
East Sacramento, Elmhurst & River Park
2011
Number of Homes Sold 109
Highest Priced Sale $1,625,000.00
Lowest Priced Sale $159,000.00
2010
Number of Homes Sold 125
Highest Priced Sale $1,100,000.00
Lowest Priced Sale $195,000.00
Winding through garden beds or going straight to the street, a brick or stone path can make the stroll to your door look and feel like an event
Grab attention with shutters and flower boxes around windows, and with sidelights, a transom, or a new finish for your door
Here at This Old House, we believe that a handsome front facade ranks right up there with a solid foundation and good bones.
Sure, there's the satisfaction you get in showing passers-by that yes, indeed, you've got a gem on your hands. But more important, it's about how appealing details such as cheery blooms, a crisp white fence, and eye-catching shutters create a welcome sight for you and your family to come home to each day.
Through smart investments and, often, sweat equity, their diamonds-in-the-rough soon caught up to—and even surpassed—the rest of the block. Read on to see how these readers, as well as other inspiring homeowners, did it.
In the following weeks, you will be given more tips to make your home the best on the block.
Article from This Old House Magazine
By: NATALIE RODRIGUEZ
