Easy Ways to Update Your Property with Meredith Royall

In Episode 73 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, Cynthia Meyer, CFA®, CFP®, ChFC®, sits down with Meredith Royall, owner of Lime Painting of Westchester, to explore affordable and stylish ways to update your property. Whether you're preparing to freshen up a rental, sell your home, or just want a new look, Meredith shares insider tips on cost-effective updates, current design trends, and how her background in design influences her renovation approach."Your home is always trying to tell you a story—you just have to look at it long enough to hear it." — Meredith RoyallThis week on Real Life Planning Podcast:💡 What are the most cost-effective home updates that offer great ROI? [00:02:10]💡 How can design trends like color drenching and lime washing add style without breaking the budget? [00:03:48]💡 What renovation tips work well for both homeowners and real estate investors? [00:12:00]💡How does Meredith’s design background influence her consulting approach? [00:17:55]💡What should first-time renovators know before starting a home project? [00:22:10]Takeaway Quotes:“If your cabinets are solid, repaint them. You don’t need a brand new kitchen to make a big impact." — Meredith Royall"A great paint job, done right, can last a decade. Most people just get tired of the color before it wears out." — Cynthia Meyer"If you can get through your first year in business, forget it ever happened—but hold on to the vision that started it all." — Meredith RoyallConnect with Meredith Royall:WebsiteInstagramConnect with Real Life Planning:FacebookLinkedInXInstagramReal Life Planning on Bigger PocketsPinterestEmail: [email protected]  About the Real Life Planning PodcastHosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.The ReaL Life Planning Podcast  is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering. Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.