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Insider information. The Wildflower Group, a Denver-area organization run by longtime real estate pro Joan Rogliano, is for people going through divorce or the loss of a spouse who are trying to reset their financial goals. “Divorce & Your Home” is a free workshop hosted tonight by the group, at 6:30 at 2 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 100, Littleton. Log on to wildflower or call 303-667-5485 to register.
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Remodeling insight. Great kitchens and bathrooms are key to selling homes in a tough real estate market. “Buyers focus on the bathroom, so its condition and amenities can really make or break” a deal, says Silas Deane, president of Baden Bath, luxury outfitters of the loo. Here are four bathroom remodeling tips from Baden Bath:
Families need multifunctional bathrooms. Toilets separated from the rest of the bathroom and double sinks are two ways to make the room more family-friendly.
Add light in small bathrooms — either natural light or fixtures — to make the room appear larger.
Proper ventilation prevents mold and mildew, two common bathroom issues. Installing a vent is less expensive than fixing structural damage caused by excess moisture.
Do your homework. Research the costs of fixtures, installation and tools, then make a realistic budget. The average cost for a high-end bathroom $26,000.
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Quick and cheap. Virginia designer and sometime HGTV guest Yvette Piaggio compiled these budget-minded ideas for breathing new life into your home:
Rearrange existing furniture to give the place a new look. Focus on swapping out different pieces from each room to fill out space and enhance bare nooks.
Add sheer panels to bare windows. Soft, flowing fabric instantly warms up a room and ties everything together.
Area rugs are cozy and help define space within a room. Bare floors can be beautiful, but floors with area rugs can be fabulous.
Fill up empty space with dramatic vases and arrangements.
