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“Curb appeal” is a term used in real estate to describe the ability of a home to attract buyers by virtue of its immediate visual impact as you see it from the street. Curb appeal is an important factor in how prospective buyers feel about a home. If the property appears attractive and well cared for, they will go into the home feeling more positive about other aspects. You can increase your home’s curb appeal with a few easy improvements.

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This is an article submitted by a guest author. Not all views expressed are those of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage or its employees. 

Majority of potential buyers examine the kitchen more thoroughly than any other room in the house. The kitchen, therefore, can either sell your home in an instant, or break the sale. Upgrading the kitchen can be a costly business, depending on what kind of repairs and remodeling you're planning to do. However, with wise investment and proper features you choose to renovate, your new kitchen can earn even a 70% return on investment, when you sell. Making your kitchen buyer bait might seem like a difficult task. But, don't fret, as these five valuable tips will help you organize your priorities and create a kitchen that will be appealing to all your potential buyers.

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This is an article submitted by a guest author. Not all views expressed are those of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage or its employees. 

Many people miss one big thing when decorating their home (although it plays a great role), and that’s lighting. The living room is space where you spent most of your time reading, hosting parties, watching TV or just spending time with your loved ones, and it deserves proper lighting, both for functionality and esthetics. Here are some things to pay attention to when choosing appropriate lighting solutions for your living room.

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This is an article submitted by a guest author. Not all views expressed are those of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage or its employees. 

Still thinking what the topic is all about? Brace yourself because it is a topic with a very unique character. Many houses or mostly a mansion will have its own fireplace especially if the place is a cold one then the best way to save yourself from extremely cold weather is a fireplace. But the topic suggested is about the modern fireplace. So, what is a modern fireplace? Why there is a need to change or revamp our old places? The question does not apply to the area of vast modifications and the range of fashion techniques keep revolving around the neighborhood. So, a fireplace is the best place to sit around in a cold weather especially if you are not feeling good. The warmth will pretty much make you feel relaxed. It should be obviously a place to be safe and especially a good one.

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This is an article submitted by a guest author. Not all views expressed are those of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage or its employees. 

The roof is a critical part of your house: after all, it keeps you warm, dry and sheltered. Unfortunately, after a while, it needs to be repaired, and, eventually, replaced. Because no one likes to submit themselves to major undertakings, and waste time and money only to find out their roofer did a terrible job, there are some things you need to know before you hire someone to replace your roof. Luckily, we’re here to help.

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This is an article submitted by a guest author. Not all views expressed are those of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage or its employees. 

Making the transition from an unhealthy lifestyle to a healthy lifestyle often involves making alterations in various areas of your life. Creating a home environment that supports and encourages healthy living is one of the first steps that you can take to help you and your family remain committed to the newly established goal. There are many changes you can make in and around your home that can be considered positive steps toward helping you and your family achieve optimum health. Many of the changes not only promote good health, they also generate happiness. Here is what you can do!

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This is an article submitted by a guest author. Not all views expressed are those of AmeriFirst Home Mortgage or its employees. 

In modern times, the homeowners would like to decorate every part of their living space. In earlier times, the focus was given mostly on the living room, bedroom and kitchen. Bathroom is the most neglected parts in terms of decoration. But now people look for stylish bathroom essentials in order to add elegance to the space. If you are planning to install a tile shower, one of the first steps is to consider shower waterproofing. It is very important to waterproof your shower as your backer board, cement board, sealers, and grout are neither waterproof neither are made from waterproofing agents.

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