by becky | Sep 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Owners of programmable thermostats are misusing the devices, according to research from Energy Research & Social Science journal. About 40% don’t use programming features, and 33% had programming features overridden. But it’s really not that hard, and it’s...
by becky | Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Getting beyond the home inspection is sort of like advancing to the next level in a video game. When you get past this step, you get to advance to a fresh, exciting place — your new home, to be exact. In Every Inspection, There Are Stakes for Buyers and Sellers Once...
by becky | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If resale value is important to you, don’t get rid of your only bathtub no matter how dreamy that walk-in shower looks. It will...
by becky | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
When your current home no longer suits you, selling it is a popular option. But in some cases, turning it into a rental home might make more sense. There are lots of factors to consider when making the “sell vs. rent my home” decision, including: Your financial...
by becky | Aug 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
You can picture it now: cocktails in hand as you sit by the pool, grill fired up for an al-fresco dinner so it’ll be easy to dive back in before dessert. But you’re getting an inkling that the cost might be a bit more than you thought, and now you’re...
by becky | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most people have deeply personal reasons for wanting to buy a home. Maybe it’s the bathroom that feels like a dreamy, modern spa. Or that two-tiered deck just made for parties. Your lender doesn’t care about the freestanding tub. Or the built-in outdoor fire pit....
