One minute, you’re a fresh-faced 20-something taking on the world, and the next, you’re taking down the shingle and considering how the two of you (or the solo you) will deal with life after work. It’s at this point that…
3 ways to make your home attractive to buyers (that have nothing to do with staging and curb appeal)
What is the number one fear of most homebuyers? That the home they have fallen in love with is a “lemon,” and that there will be future issues that will cost the buyer a fortune. Sure, a professional home inspection…
2 ways to quickly smarten up your home and save money
Across the country, utility bills have skyrocketed. The news is littered with horror stories, such as the couple in Ohio who are looking at a power bill of more than $850. The rise in heating and cooling costs alone is…
How to Fix a Stuck Garbage Disposal: A Step-by-Step Guide
The garbage disposal is the workhorse of the kitchen. Yet, it’s a device that we assume will always be at our ‘disposal’ at the flip of a switch. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. I think most of us have,…
What’s going on in the real estate market?
To say that our neck of the woods is wildly popular would be an understatement. From national press accolades as one of the country’s best places to live to excellent schools, our communities offer an unparalleled lifestyle. Its popularity is…
3 Things you absolutely must do before the open house
Yes, there aren’t enough homes for sale for all of the buyers who are dreaming of buying one. The good news for homebuyers is that the inventory of available homes has increased, month over month, since April of this year…
Shopping for a home? Pay attention to the neighborhood
Homebuyers enter the home shopping process with one of two mindsets. There are those who know what kind of house they want – the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the type of kitchen and maybe whether or not they want…
DIY: Clean out that dryer vent
If you’ve ever seen those photos of the nastiness that comes out of a dryer vent, and you love DIY projects, you’ll love knowing that it’s not that difficult of a job. You don’t have to hire a vent cleaning…
Have you considered a newly-built home? Maybe you should
Homebuilders are paying attention. “Homebuilders are downsizing the American Dream to lure in entry-level buyers frustrated by the resale housing market,” according to Dani Romero at Yahoo Finance. They’ve already increased housing starts, which reflects their aim to meet the…
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