We all love weekends on the San Mateo coast! There seems to be two types of “weekend people” and we’ve got ideas for this coming weekend for both! Relaxing and enjoying each day of the weekend is what some people truly look forward to all week! While others think of all the projects around the home that a few days off work allows. No matter what your weekend style, there are many options but we wanted to point out a few that seemed to stand out!
If driving along the coast on Highway 1 is your style, soaking in the ocean breeze and enjoying the scenery; head down to the Wilder Ranch State Park this Saturday! Just North of Santa Cruz, the Wilder Ranch State Park offers 34 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails that venture along coastal terraces and valleys. This Saturday, October 23, the park is hosting the Heritage Harvest Festival from 11am-4pm! Celebrate the harvest with various activities, living history demonstrations, live music, and the chance to create crafts. There will also be draft horses and tractors on show, which offers great fun for the kids! For more information call 831-426-0505. Enjoy the beautiful autumn season outdoors and relax with family and friends at this fun festival!
If, however, you prefer a more task oriented approach to the weekend; we’ve gathered up four great ideas that will, not only leave you feeling productive, but will boost your homes’ appeal! If you’ve been considering selling your San Mateo Coastal home; these improvements will help set you apart from other homes on the Coastal Real Estate Market! Of course, some of these may take more than just a weekend, but will pay off in the long run!
1. Mid-Range Bathroom Remodel- Spend money to remodel your bathroom and it’s likely to come back to you when you sell, particularly if you focus on the master bath. In many Coastal homes, it’s a better investment to update what you have than to spend more to add on. Some ideas include: replace the vanity and add a nice sink, replace the toilet, replace a tub with a glass door shower to create space.
2. Siding Replacement- Exteriors are often neglected. If you do a gourmet kitchen, but the rest of your house doesn’t wear that same coat, it takes away value. Fiber-cement siding can resemble stucco, wood siding or cedar shingles. It resists fire and some brands offer 50-year guarantees.
3. Minor Kitchen Repair- If your kitchen has good flow and functions well, a minor remodel will pay off at resale. It’s easy to overspend remodeling the kitchen, but you can’t go too low-end or the kitchen will look cheap. On the other hand, don’t spend thousands for professional-grade appliances unless you’re in a high-end property. If you’re trying to keep costs down, consider refacing the cabinets with new door, drawers or handles. New stainless steel appliances add a clean and professional air while fresh, neutral paint can quickly boost a kitchen’s overall mood.
4. Attic Bedroom- This space is often unused, yet it can add a lot to a home! Turning an unfinished attic into a 15×15 third or fourth bedroom with a 5×7 bath really gives your Coastal home an added bonus that other San Mateo Coastal homes may not have. The payoff for remodeling this existing space is higher than the payback for adding new space. Even putting in a modestly priced master suite addition typically costs about twice as much as finishing an attic and the return (82.4 %) is lower.
Even a one or two of these updates will help your home stand out in the San Mateo Coastal Real Estate Market! If you’re beginning the process of selling your home and haven’t found a San Mateo Coast Realtor yet, please let us know! Our years of experience and knowledge of the markets will make the home selling process run smoothly!
If you make your weekend plans early in the week; we hope this events or tips for ways to improve your home will spark some ideas! As always, let us know if you have any questions or if we can help with home buying or selling process!
Kathy & Michael Rain
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