Looking for a quick bathroom update for the new year?
If you have a few days off over the holidays, there’s a chance you’ve walked through your home considering all the different ways to improve your property. It’s not unusual. [...]
Pretty but deadly holiday plants
Bringing the outdoors in can help chase away winter’s “cabin fever.” The problem is that some plants don’t play well with kids and pets. Both cats and dogs can be [...]
The Pros and Cons of Paying off your Mortgage Early
If you can afford to pay extra on your mortgage every month, it seems to make sense to do so, right? Surprisingly, the experts are divided on whether it’s such [...]
Can I afford to buy a home?
It typically starts as a fleeting thought – in and out of your brain before you can really grasp it. But, as time goes on, as the landlord becomes more [...]
Wild Weather is no Excuse to Hibernate in Winter
The most common New Year’s resolution is to exercise more, according to NPR and The Marist Poll. Losing weight and a vow to “eat better” came in third and fourth, [...]
Two deadly homebuyer and seller mistakes
While selling a home isn’t quite the massive challenge many try to make it out to be, as with any process, there is always the possibility something may go wrong. [...]
Home fire season is upon us: Do you have enough insurance?
Fall and winter see an increase in home fires. It makes sense when we consider that we cook more around the holidays, we light more candles and we place more [...]
5 Tips to Improve Winter Curb Appeal
The weather outside may be a bit frightful, but it’s not so bad that folks aren’t out shopping for homes. And, selling a home in winter is a brilliant idea. [...]
DIY those drywall cracks and holes in the wall
When getting your home ready to sell, or doing minor repairs on one that you’ve purchased, you’ll inevitably run into drywall issues. From cracks to holes, they’re unsightly, but, thankfully, [...]
Before you DIY your home sale or purchase: Learn about services only a real estate agent can offer
Many industries offer unique services. Sure, you can cut your own hair, but can you make it look like this year’s hot, sleek bob? You can also repair your own [...]