BOULDER, CO, Apr 18, 2024—There's no doubt about it: being a homeowner can add up. However, those home improvements can be more manageable if you plan for them, says Phil Boren, Broker Associate of RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc.. Below are a handful of helpful tips.
Prevention. From termite-proofing your deck to using the proper paint and seals, do your research when making home upgrades to make sure you are preventing possible damage as much as possible.
Inspection. "Get in the habit of taking an annual inventory of every single space in your home to check for potential problems," says Boren. Examine the roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical wiring – basically everything.
Pro-action. "Try to fix trouble spots as soon as you uncover them," says Boren. This proactive approach will help you avoid major repairs to your home later.
Budget right. Nothing is worse than finding out you have to replace that rotting fence when your bank account is running low. Just like you save for retirement, have a home improvement account where you squirrel away funds for when you need them. "As little as $25 a month can do wonders over the years," says Boren.
For information on home improvement or real estate, please contact RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc. at philboren@gmail.com, 303-441-5647, or RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc..
Phil Boren is a 26-year veteran real estate Broker and Realtor, specializing in consulting with buyers and sellers in Boulder, CO and along the Front Range of Northern Colorado. Held Real Estate Broker's license in Texas, California and Colorado; Managing Broker for over 200 agents and Brokers for Century 21 and RE/MAX franchises. Award-winning Realtor with experience in management, sales, marketing, relocation, appraisal, REO, BPO's, foreclosures, short sales; previously held the MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute. Experienced in both residential and commercial real estate and achieved the No. 14 individual ranking in the 5-state, Mt. States Region for RE/MAX International in 2001, based on sales volume. Received my BSBA in Finance and Real Estate from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he was a 4-year starter and 4-year football letterman for Hall-of-Fame coach, Lou Holtz.