by becky | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
What’s a rule of thumb to determine how much mortgage you can afford? There’s no one rule, but these four tips will tell you. Home ownership should make you feel safe and secure, and that includes financially. Be sure you can afford your home by...
by becky | Aug 18, 2020 | 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. If you...
by becky | Aug 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
From babies who adore you to teens who ignore you, kids change — and so do their storage needs. Here’s how to organize kids’ rooms from cradle to college. Cradle Crawlers Transformer cribs. An ordinary crib accommodates baby for two to three years — until...
by becky | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Here’s the scoop on what’s tax deductible when buying a house. The answer to whether closing costs are tax deductible — or mortgage interest and property taxes for that matter — is, maddeningly, “It depends.” Basically, you’ll want to itemize...
by becky | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
A super-easy plan for getting organized without adding to your home-is-school, home-is-work, home-is-everything time burden. Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet, etc....
by becky | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a big decision with a lot of factors, but don’t worry — you have backup. Everything has value. Especially your home. And when it comes to selling your home, assigning a price to that value is complicated. You made memories there. You’ve got a major financial...
by becky | Jul 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 around to enjoy them anyway. The key is to focus on the most important repairs to make before...
by becky | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
The secret? It’s all about the lighting. Here’s how to get it right. Well that was a total waste. That modern gray color you picked has made your home look blue. Kind of makes you feel sick. Not at all what you envisioned. Here is what you have to...
by becky | Jun 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Few events are as unsettling as coming home to a house that’s been broken into. A home security system can provide not simply a sense of safety but also genuine protection from burglars who are looking to rob a defenseless house. What you’ll pay A home security...
by becky | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Amid travel bans, widespread stay-at-home orders and social-distancing mandates, millions of Americans have adapted to the changes brought about by COVID-19. Countless events have been rescheduled or cancelled, but for a few people — including those who already made...
