Homeowners

The Perfect Home Office

Working in your PJs is so relaxing. Unfortunately, you can’t do it unless you have a home office. If you’re lucky enough to have a work-at-home option – or if you simply want a quiet place to manage the family finances – creating a home office that works for you…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on May 22,2019 | Tagged in: home office, home office design, houzz, interior design, working from home

Top 15 Features to Boost Home Sales

Trends come and go, and that’s especially true when it comes to the features buyers want most in a home. If you’re planning to put your home on the market, it’s good to know what makes today’s buyer’s eyes light up. Realtor.com lists the Top 15 features that can help…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on May 01,2019 | Tagged in: home sales, Home selling, home selling advice, realtor.com, selling, selling a home

Bungalow Love

Bungalows are a 1930s home design that faded in the shadow of the McMansions trend. Happily, bungalows are back – and for good reason. There’s something about a bungalow that just feels like home. Most are big on charm, with craftsman detailing, porches, fireplaces and cozy nooks. Traditional bungalow designs…Read More

Filed under Homeowners on Mar 06,2019 | Tagged in: bungalows

Saving on Energy Costs This winter

Winter energy woes come in many forms. Windows can leak, heating systems can work overtime, lighting usage rises, and you may need an indoor humidifier to counter the effects of dry air on hair and skin. It all results in higher costs. But there are ways to save on both…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Jan 02,2019 | Tagged in: energy savings tips, financial savings, heating, high heat costs, indoor humidifier, savings

Tips for Tiny Spaces

Maybe you’re not quite ready to move to a more spacious home. Or, you’re a minimalist and living in a tiny space just suits you right now. Either way, we thought you might enjoy this blog about living in ultra-small spaces. It’s full of photos and comments that illustrate that…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Dec 12,2018 | Tagged in: home organizing, small spaces, spacious homes

Check Your Chimney!

It’s fireplace and wood stove weather – and that means now is the time to check your chimney to be sure it’s fire safe. At the minimum, it’s important to have your chimney inspected and cleaned. HouseLogic notes that this is a safety issue, as well as a good way…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Dec 05,2018 | Tagged in: chimney, fireplace, house inspections, wood stoves

Inground Pools: Splash or Dash?

Should you buy a home with an inground pool – or walk away from the temptation? Your splash-or-dash decision should be based on a sound understanding of the pros and cons of owning a pool. This article from The Balance offers a good overview of pool ownership realities. In a…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on Jul 10,2018 | Tagged in: backyard pool, Homeowner Pools, inground pools

What If Your Home Doesn’t Sell?

Putting a home on the market doesn’t guarantee a sale. If your home didn’t sell the first time you tried, you may be wondering what you could do differently the second time around. According to this article from Realty Times, one of the most common roadblocks to a sale is…Read More

Filed under Home Buyers, Homeowners on Jun 13,2018 | Tagged in: home selling advice, selling a home

Forego the FSBO

For Sale by Owner (FSBO) is a sign you often see. It’s an indication that the homeowner has made the decision to forego using a real estate professional to sell the home. You might be tempted to do the same if you decide to put your home on the market. …Read More

Filed under Buying a home, Home Buyers, Home Tips, Homeowners on May 23,2018 | Tagged in: contracts, For Sale by Owner, FSBO, real estate contracts

Home Makeovers: The Real Reality!

Renovating a house, or even just a small room, can look like so much fun on HGTV and other reality TV shows. You find the perfect paint color or antique store find and create a new look in just a day. Or, you tear down walls and expand your kitchen…Read More

Filed under Home Tips, Homeowners on May 09,2018 | Tagged in: decorating, HGTV, home decorating, home renovations

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