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....
by becky | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Renovations can take weeks — and sometimes months. That means endless days of subcontractors traipsing through your home, noisy tools, and major dust. Even some minor projects can disrupt your daily routine. Before you begin to remodel, know what’s in store for...
by becky | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
You’ve found the perfect home — sunny kitchen, the right number of bathrooms, and a big, beautiful yard. And then someone mentions a case of flooding in the area — far from any major body of water. You start wondering, Could my dream home be at risk for flood damage?...
by becky | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The first thing you need to know about home inspection: You’ll feel all the feels. There’s the excitement — the inspection could be the longest time you’re in the house, after the showing. Right behind that comes … anxiety. What if the inspector finds something wrong?...
by becky | Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ugh. Mold. It’s ugly. It’s tenacious. It’s the uninvited guest that keeps visiting — no matter how rude you are to it. But, unwittingly, you may be setting up the perfect conditions for mold’s return: a food source, lots of moisture, and a...
