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Staging Your Laguna Beach Home: Tips From The Pros
August 30th, 2010 | 
Author: Studies show that over 80% of people who view Laguna Beach homes have already seen pictures in the listings. This means that for the most part, a walk-through is more like a check. When buyers come to see your property, they are actually asking: is your Laguna Beach home every bit as tempting as it looks on the MLS? To make sure they get the answers they want, you need to properly stage your home. Below are some tips and tricks from professional home staging experts.
Curb appeal
Take a fresh look at your Laguna Beach home from across the street. Does it look warm and welcoming? If you were a buyer, would you want to come in and have a closer look? Make sure the path to your front door is clear and visible. Get rid of old bikes and lawn mowers, and place a few colorful plants to greet visitors as they enter.
Free up your space
Think of de-cluttering as preliminary packing for when you move out. Put away things you haven’t used in a year—consider having a garage sale or donating them to charity. Keep only what you need until moving day, and what you need to make the house look nice. This frees up a lot of floor space and makes the place look much roomier.
Rethink your fixtures
Floors and windows are the main elements of home design. Most buyers prefer a Laguna Beach home with finished floors (hardwood and faux wood are the most popular), as they don’t have to spend on it themselves. Well-placed windows are also a big plus. Draw attention to them with stylish curtains or creative paneling.
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Home Security Gates – the Pros and Cons
No one will argue that home security is not important in this day and age we live in. For those who live in the country or in sparsely populated suburbs, securing your home becomes an even bigger issue. This is where a home security gate may help, but is it right for you? Let’s take a look.
Obviously, the main point with a security gate on your property is to limit access. It allows you to monitor who is trying to come onto your property and for what reason.
Most of your home security gates work by having a keypad that unlocks the gate upon activation. There are some older systems out there that use a simple padlock, but they are quickly falling by the wayside.
An intercom system may also be a part of any home security gate, but it is not always the case.
One of the issues that can come into play with any gate will be electrical power. These units work great, but if you lose power your gate also loses power. You will need to plan for some type of backup generator. This really applies for homeowners who live in areas that lose power quite often.
Some of your more expensive home security gates will include a video camera. This makes things especially nice when you can get a visual look at who wants to come to your home. This type of system is the ultimate in security for any home.