How to Make the Most of Your Small Space!

It doesn't matter the size of your home - if it feels small to you it can impact the functionality & enjoyment of a space. Maximizing as much usable space as possible makes rooms their most livable by helping a home function smoothly, minimizing clutter, & making a home feel more spacious. Follow these simple tips to get the most out of your small space! 

Try dividing your space into multiple spaces using bookshelves & a rug to help utilize the space the most you can. When choosing furniture, think storage & multi-function! A bench that can also be used to store items in can help alleviate clutter & make your space more functional. Also, think vertical when choosing where to store & place items. Tall bookshelves & floating shelves are a great way to keep organized while using as little room as possible. Keep paint colors light & neutral & use mirrors to give the illusion of a larger space! 

Getting pre-approved for a Mortgage prior to house hunting can have many different benefits and can save you a lot of time and anxiety. One of the most important benefits is it allows you to know your budget by knowing exactly what you have been pre-approved to borrow. This can save a lot of time and disappointment by allowing you to focus on houses within your budget. Having pre-approval can also help increase your negotiating power. Buyers who aren't pre-approved mean uncertainty for sellers. By having pre-approval, your offer will instantly look more attractive to sellers. Additionally, pre-approval can speed up the closing process and avoid surprises as the lender already has your information and has approved you for a certain amount. So save yourself potential heartache and stress and get pre-approved so you can enjoy the excitement of the home buying process! 

This Sunday, June 9th, 2019 from 1:00-3:00 PM, Geri Reilly Real Estate is hosting two Open Houses! Join us in South Burlington, Shelburne & Jericho. Stop by to say "hi" and take a look around!

We look forward to seeing you there!

69 Packard Rd, Jericho

Quintessential, Vermont Farmhouse ready for you to make your own! Nicely nestled on 17.15 acres with 2 Car Garage/Barn across the street on 4.7 acres. Beautiful landscaping surrounds the property including rows of Lilacs, Apple Trees, Raspberries, Blueberries, vegetable garden bed, secret garden with Rhubarb patch & flower gardens. This classic farmhouse boasts beautiful wide board floors throughout, country kitchen with charming breakfast nook, formal dining room, den that could easily be a first-floor bedroom, living room with woodstove insert and farmhouse windows and the 1st-floor workshop with potential for a mudroom. Five bedrooms all with wood floors and plenty of storage. Don't miss the 2 car Garage with attached 2 stall Barn and a chicken coop with meadows. Set up a time now to view this lovely Farmhouse!

MLS# 4756059 / $439,900

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K-8 Stonehedge Dr, South Burlington

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath End Unit with one of the best locations backing up to a pond, bike path, common land and town park allowing for privacy and nature at your doorstep! Functional Kitchen with eat-in area opens to a great room with hardwood floor, built-in bookcase with cabinets and a slider to the back patio. Three spacious and sunny bedrooms and second-floor laundry. Carport and one assigned parking spot included. Experience easy living from this sought-after townhome minutes to the bike path, city-owned tennis courts and association pool. Located just minutes to schools, shopping, UVM Medical Center and Church St Marketplace in Burlington!

MLS# 4756586 / $229,900

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