Summer is a favorite time to break out the paintbrushes and give your home a new look. Choosing the colors for your project can be testing if you’re not super-confident with paints. The colors you select for your home will affect your mood and relationship with your home, so choosing the right shades is far…
Read more
Buying your first home can be a confusing experience. You’ll receive so much advice from family and friends, all of it well-meaning no doubt, that you’d be forgiven for hesitating about any decision. Finding an agent who knows the local market, along with a great mortgage broker, is invaluable and can relieve much of the…
Read more
One of the summer’s less pleasurable activities for homeowners is the endless lawn mowing. It only takes a rain shower and a few days of sunshine for the grass to look unkempt again. A popular strategy to avoid mowing is to make one of your children do it. But is that a great idea? How…
Read more
When the number of potential buyers exceeds the available inventory of homes, it can create a competitive environment. So, to win this game, focus on sales and marketing if you want to attract multiple buyers and receive competitive offers. Photography You cannot beat great photography: it’s essential for every media channel. Don’t skimp on this,…
Read more
Market conditions can sometimes create unique opportunities for homeowners looking to upgrade their living situation. When there’s a scarcity of available properties relative to buyer demand, it can be particularly advantageous for those considering selling their homes. In times of low housing inventory, several market indicators may reflect this shortage: Decreased sales volumes compared to…
Read more
The selection of a countertop is one of the hardest decisions when remodeling a kitchen. You’re confronted with such a variety of surfaces and colors it can make your head spin. The style of kitchen cabinetry will be an influencing factor, but you’ll still be left with a tough choice about the countertop you want…
Read more
Many owners will spend thousands of dollars preparing their homes for sale, but they need to remember to consider what buyers desire. Before you put your home on the market, it’s a smart play to talk to some real estate agents about the features that would attract buyers before committing to an upgrade. The fundamentals…
Read more
Our long summer evenings are a wonderful time to be outdoors; so long as you’re not driven back inside by the pesky, biting insects that descend on us the moment the sun goes down. Being able to ward off insects is essential for an enjoyable evening on the patio. No one likes beating a retreat…
Read more
A deluxe kitchen is a dream for many homeowners who love their food and the idea of entertaining. What is a reasonable sum of money to invest in a kitchen? It depends on your property’s value and the likely demographic of your target buyers. It’s easy to spend more than $100,000 on a state-of-the-art kitchen,…
Read more
Keeping your home free of dust is a summer challenge. The warmer weather tempts us to keep doors and windows open so our homes are more exposed to dust and dirt. Poor airflow traps dust and can quickly build up. Even if you vacuum regularly, dust accumulates in your home on any horizontal surface. Here’s…
Read more
