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Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home [...]
A new year is officially upon us—and with a new year comes new design trends. If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s important to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s trending in the interior design space and what buyers are looking for—and that includes flooring. In a recent article from realtor.com, design experts [...]
You’ve decided to list your home on the market, so what’s next? Staging your home, of course. But it’s not always easy figuring out where to start. Trends come and go, so it’s important to stay on top of them. The goal of staging is to charm the buyers so that they can see themselves [...]
Redfin, OpenDoor, Zillow Offers...... I don't know about you, but I receive mailers and pop up ads all the time from people wanting to buy my home. There are even private investors sending me mailings on occasion. I have no interest in selling my home. And frankly, when I am ready to sell.... I want [...]
A recent article on Forbes provided several expert's predictions for the coming year. Here are the biggest takeaways from the article, with a link to the full article at the bottom of this post: Mortgage rates will stay low- or maybe go lower. According to Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at title insurance and [...]
The new year is here and maybe you are thinking THIS is the year you will get into a home of your own. Starting the new year off on the right financial foot by making financial resolutions can set you up for success and help you get closer to your goal of buying a home. [...]
It’s a scene straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting: a roaring blaze in the living room fireplace on a cold winter’s day. To make this image a reality in your home, follow these fireplace safety and maintenance tips. Preparation and burning Always keep a home’s smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in working order. Never use a [...]
The hardest part of any project is getting started, don’t overthink this – pick a room or place to start and jump in! Below are a few tips that can make the whole process easier. Tip #1: Start Small If you view your decluttering project on a large scale, you'll end up feeling overwhelmed. For [...]
The chore of tackling a home’s post-holiday clutter and messes can be a difficult one. These tips will motivate you to get your home in order and have a fresh start for the new year. Gifts and cards Where to start? Gift packaging should be broken down for trash and recycling. Any unwanted gifts should be [...]
