Freshen Your Space
It’s a new year, new decade—and time for a new look for your space, too.Can’t afford an interior designer? No worries. Some of the best redecorating schemes can cost as little as an armful of...
Ring in the New Decade with Style (and Friends)
It’s time to celebrate a new year (and a new Roaring 20s)! And if something’s worth celebrating, it’s worth doing with friends. So this New Year’s Eve, do it in unique style—with...
Why you need a great real estate agent
Your home is your greatest asset. So why, when it’s time to buy or sell one, would you entrust that transaction to anyone less qualified than a great real estate agent.Why? Four simple reasons:They take...
Gather: Holidays at Home
It’s true: There’s no place like home for the holidays. So, no matter how far away …Never mind. The important thing here is that being together for the holidays really does count. And if you...
The 6 Best Ways to Make Guests Feel at Home
Whether your guests are coming over for the first or 50th time, you want them to feel right at home. Here are six ways to make sure they want to come back again (and again and again):Have a plan. Better to...
Appraisals – Why they are a must
Some people, when buying a home, take a look at the few hundred dollars that an appraisal costs and try to skirt around it.That’s a very bad idea. Why? In the general scheme of things, the cost of an...
Prepare to Buy – Get Your Credit in Top Shape
Now that interest rates are probably on their way back up, there’s no time like the present to make sure your credit is in tip-top shape.Pay off smaller debts now. Thinking about a big purchase?...
Selling Your House During Winter
Though winter isn’t usually considered peak selling time, plenty of houses get bought and sold between November and March. If you find yourself needing (or wanting) to move during the winter, here are a...