Get Away — One Last Trip of the Summer
Oh, where did the summer go? Maybe more important, what do you do when the boredom level is a lot higher than the budget for another family getaway? A Day at the Park. No matter where you live, a state or...
Being an Informed Home Buyer
From websites that give you side-by-side comparisons to apps that help you narrow down your choices to be very best homes in your prime target area, finding the right home has never been easier.However, no app...
Back to School: Is It Too Late to Sell?
As people realize that (gasp!) August is upon us already; it might seem like it’s suddenly past prime house-selling season. Fear not. Before you hang up the touch-up paintbrushes and your home-selling...
Ten ways to landscape without breaking the bank
You can’t fight it any longer—you have to do something with that yard. But money’s tight, and you have other things to do. No worries: You can spruce up that yard without busting the bank....
Considerations before you list your home for sale
Before putting your home on the market, you have a host of important choices to make. This list can help you with peace of mind—and securing a better sale price, too!Using an agent. Some people have had...
Water heaters – traditional or tankless?
Tankless, or on-demand, water heaters have become all the rage the past few years, and for some very good reasons (who hasn’t shouted, “Who used all the hot water?!” at least once?).For one,...
The ultimate checklist for a successful open house
A successful open house means making the best possible impression on your would-be buyers while making them forget the other houses they just saw. But how do you do that?Stage It. As discussed previously on...
Do’s and Don’ts of Home Staging
Staging a home is a beautiful and elegant way to make your home appear more charming than it ever has before. You put your best foot forward and let the buyer be the judge. But there is a right and wrong way...