Category Archives: Real Estate

Balcony Railing Planters – French and European Window Boxes

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Matt Buquoi

If you plan to decorate your home with planters and you want to do it like the Europeans, remember the golden rule: if a planter can go there put one there.  Utilize every space on your home to do so … Continue reading →

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Builders Using Window Boxes to Help Sell Homes

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Buquoi

With the housing market in a slump it’s no surprise that every home builder is looking for an edge over his competitors. The exterior of a home is often the first thing a potential homebuyer will look at and it can set the entire mood before they even set foot in the door. A great first impression on the outside can often make up for a lackluster inside. Alternatively, a bad first impression on the outside can often keep potential homebuyers from acknowledging the great assets on the inside of a well done home. Continue reading →

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Commercial Planters – Custom-Built PVC Planters

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Buquoi

Lately, many businesses are using commercial planters in front of their buildings to appeal to their clients. It’s not a bad idea, because it does this three different ways:

1. It adds a touch of credibility and professionalism to the businesses
2. It creates good subconscious vibes for the customer as they walk by
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Craftsman Style Architecture Making a Comeback

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Buquoi

Craftsman style architecture was a huge hit in the early 1900s. The beautiful architectural style with unique craftsman trims and decorative exterior accents were a display of craftsman beauty, architectural dilligence, and pure woodworking expertise. The craftsman style faded, however, because as beautiful as these architectural accents were, they became maintenance nightmares on the exterior due mainly to rotting. Beautifully crafted architectural details were needing to be removed or redone in order to maintain the architectural integrity. Craftsman style homes eventually faded out and track homes took the limelight. Continue reading →

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Atlanta Architecture New Hotspot for Fusion, Craftsman Comeback

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Buquoi

With the housing market in a small recession, home buyers are in a great power position to get the home of their dreams at a spectacular price. This is especially true in Atlanta where a very large surplus of homes has left the market flooded and plenty of choices for buyers to choose from. Builders are dropping prices and offering incentives and upgrades to the exterior to add more curb appeal for buyers. This has included architectural elements such as window boxes, cedar brackets and gables, garage door hardware, functional shutters, and more. Continue reading →

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Hire a Landscaper to Increase Your Homes Resale Value During a Buyers Market

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Buquoi

Understanding how a buyers market works is crucial to figuring out how and where to allocate spending on improvement to your home in hopes to regain much of it back on increased demand and value of your home. While traditionally, kitchens and bath remodelling has been a good investment, current studies suggest that putting more money into curb appeal can go farther for your dollar. Continue reading →

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Window Boxes Popular in Real Estate

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Matt Buquoi

Real estate is a business where curb appeal is everything. The most important part of a home can often be the exterior where first impressions can set the entire mood for the rest of the homes showing. Let’s just face it, no one wants to buy an ugly home. A good looking house on the outside can emotionally appeal to home buyers and sometimes be the difference maker in selling a home or having it sit on the market for months and months. Continue reading →

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