Monthly Archives: January 2024
Family Time is Together Time
Selling a home can be an all-consuming process. It means cleaning, decluttering, staging and preparing for tours and open houses.But that shouldnt keep you from enjoying yourself, and its especially important for families to not let the selling process... Read More
Replacing Your Roof Is an Excellent Opportunity to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
Many houses are not energy efficient, which causes homeowners to pay much higher utility bills than they should. The roof is one of the most common problem areas. If your heating and electricity bills are too high, or if your roof is damaged and needs ... Read More
Fire Safety Tips for Your Home
Every year in the U.S., fire kills over 3,000 people, injures thousands more and causes billions of dollars of damage. House fires are a major contributor to those horrific statistics, which is why its important to make fire safety a priority in your h... Read More
Pets Can Teach Kids Valuable Life Lessons
Owning a pet can teach children important values that can help them throughout life.Giving and receiving unconditional love can teach acceptance and build self-confidence and trust.Recognizing and addressing a pet’s needs can build responsibility and c... Read More
A Guide to Buying Waterfront Property
Here are four things to keep in mind when looking at waterfront property.Do Your ResearchElevation is important to take into account to ensure the house isnt prone to flooding. Property lines can also be an issue, as some shorelines are considered publ... Read More
4 Luxury Floors for Dog Owners
These durable, stylish and easy to clean flooring options are perfect for dog owners!HardwoodsGo with a type of hardwood that has a resistance to denting and wear, like hickory, maple or oak.Sealed ConcreteAs long as its sealed, youre unlikely to ever ... Read More
3 Benefits of Adding Native Plants to Your Yard
While it might sound a bit unorthodox, here are a few benefits that you can expect from introducing plants to your property that are indigenous to the area.Sense of StewardshipNative plants help support local wildlife and maintain a healthy ecosystem. ... Read More
7 Tips for Getting a Home Loan
Need a loan to buy a house? There are many options out there to help you obtain a mortgage, and finding the best loan and lender for your particular situation can be confusing and difficult. To help you navigate the process, the American Bankers Associ... Read More
4 Tips for Designing a Modern Home Office
Here are four tips for creating a home office that feels fresh and modern.Make it MinimalistA minimalist aesthetic can change the energy of the room and help to keep things more organized, as well as make it easier to stay focused.Up the EnergyTry brig... Read More
Convert a Spare Bedroom Into a Luxury Closet
If youre like many people with an expansive wardrobe, you will agree with recently surveyed homebuyers that a walk-in closet"with perhaps a dressing area"is the second most important feature wanted in an upscale home.Respondents to a National Associati... Read More