by becky | May 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend. Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money. #1 Chill With a New Fridge Is yours leaking water, cooling less efficiently, or just too limited on storage space? May is the...
by becky | Apr 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
The average cost to replace windows isn’t cheap. Here’s how to be sure you’re spending smart Maybe it’s finally time for new windows, but can you afford it? And what if you make a mistake that makes your house look even worse? It can, and does, happen. You put...
by becky | Apr 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t be...
by becky | Apr 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These 10 tips will guide you through through the home buying process. 1. Know What Kind of New...
by becky | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
They can slash your down payment, offer lower interest rates or help with low credit scores. Of the programs tracked by Down Payment Resource, for example, 69% offer down payment assistance. These programs have provided an average of $11,000 in assistance to...
by becky | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A midrange bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to the “Remodeling Impact...
by becky | Mar 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the ideal house — one that satisfies all your needs, functions like a dream, and simplifies your life. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. The perfect house is made up of common-sense features that give satisfaction no matter where you live, or how...
by becky | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Closing time. When you’re heading into the closing process, it’s time for the last hurrah — and hurrahs are in order. If you’re here, that means you’ve found a buyer and negotiated home repairs, and you’re ready to move out — and on. But before you...
by becky | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
March madness is here — not the basketball kind, but the home kind. It’s that time of year when homeowners who’ve been through a few winters know that to be at the top of their game, they have to be proactive. Here are four things they always do: #1 Patch...
by becky | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Here’s a thing you may have noticed about houses: They don’t clean themselves. Which is unfortunate, because if houses cleaned themselves, you could spend less time cleaning yours and more time doing something more fun. A few simple daily habits could make...