Gearing up to put your house on the market can be daunting. From preparing the actual listing, to inspections and repairs, to simply finding a buyer, there are quite a few steps you’ll need to take to get your home off your hands and into those of another. The process demands loads of patience; rushing to list your home and …
Elevating Your Outdoor Space for the Summer
Warmer weather means it’s the best time ever to get outdoors. But maybe you haven’t paid as much mind to making your outdoor space homey as you have your interiors over the past year – or perhaps you just want to do a bit of sprucing up. Either way, we’ve got a few tips on hand to help create an …
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home for the First Time
Being confined inside over the past year made many consider the question, “Is it time to commit to buying a home for the first time?” If you, like many others, are still left with these lingering thoughts, you likely have a loose idea of what you’re looking for as a fist-time homebuyer. But all the excitement can make it easy …
8 Tips for Decorating Your First Home
Buying your first home is a huge milestone. Though extremely exciting, working out the details, like decorating, can be stressful. With the right approach, though, decorating your home can be an exciting way to create a space that is an extension of you and your family – one you enjoy spending time and making memories with them and others. Here …
Six Tips for Selling Your Home in the Summer
Summer is a time of year everyone has reason to look forward to – warmer temperatures, backyard barbecues, and long-overdue vacations are well-worth the anticipation, especially after the previous year. But homeowners looking to sell might feel some hesitation as the summer months roll in, given the season is not the most popular time of year to place a home …
Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
Spring has officially sprung! As temperatures climb and plants of all kinds begin to bloom, you might feel pressure to get your outdoor space in order. Check out our tips below for getting your garden in tip-top shape for springtime! 1.Get your tools ready: To get started on your garden, make sure you’ve got the tools you need on hand. …
5 Spring Cleaning Tips for a Sparkling Home
There’s nothing better to complement the springtime weather than a clean home. As the weather warms, spring cleaning is likely already on your to-do list; but even to-do lists could use some sprucing up from time to time. Whether you’ve got time for a top-to-bottom deep clean or just a few minutes to tidy up, we’ve got a handful of …
Home Buying 101 for Newlyweds
As a new couple, one of the best investments you can make for the future is the purchase of a home. It goes without saying that owning a home is a longer-term investment than renting because it can afford newlywed couples financial advantages. It helps to build equity and opens the door to some tax breaks. Purchasing a new home …
Add Value by Making Your Home Energy Efficient
Did you know that if you maximize the energy efficiency of your home, that you can can actually cut annual utility bills in half? Let´s start by breaking down what you´re actually paying to the power company every month. If we take as a starting point the national averages from the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly half – 44 percent …
Preparing to Sell Your Home
Is it time to move on from your current home and sell? If so, here are some things that will make the selling process go a lot smoother. Are you ready? Before you make any big decisions, make sure you and your family are really ready to sell. Determine if selling is a good financial move by looking at your …