Your home is your sanctuary, and keeping it secure should be a priority. Here are some basic yet effective security tips:
1. Secure All Entry Points
Lock all doors and windows, even when you're ho...
Many people live where power outages occur quite often. This can be caused by storms or simply an unreliable power grid. If you experience regular power outages, you may be wondering if you need a backup generator. Here are some consideration...
With soaring energy costs, many homeowners are turning to solar for both their homes and their cars to save money. With solar companies touting huge monthly savings for electricity costs, how can you know what makes sense for your needs? Here a...
As the world emerges from the pandemic era and begins to look for a new normal, we’ve all changed the way we look at homeownership and lifestyle. More and more, families are forgoing exotic vacations and using the savings to enhance their hom...
A house fire can be devastating, but there are steps you can take to reduce your home’s risk. Here are some key fire abatement strategies to keep your property safe:
1. Create Defensible Space
Maintain at least 30 feet of cleared space ar...
In today’s competitive housing market, making a strong offer can mean the difference between landing your dream home or losing out to another buyer. Here are some key strategies to ensure your offer stands out:
1. Get Pre-Approved, Not Jus...
One of the most exciting parts of expecting a baby is decorating the nursery. Today’s young parents are shunning the traditional pink and blue for more contemporary styles that blend with the rest of the home. With themes ranging from boho to...
Most sellers spend a long time considering whether they should sell their home. These same people who have considered all the financial and personal pros and cons of moving hire the first real estate agent they like. While certainly it’s impo...
You read that right. Should you “prep” an empty house? This is not about adding furniture or plants to a vacant home, but it’s about looking at the empty home and making it more appealing to buyers.
While data shows staged homes sell f...
Buying a home can be a financial stretch. With soaring home values and rising interest rates, many potential first time home buyers find saving for a down payment increasingly difficult. For many people, the main source of savings is in the for...
In a Sellers market, it is not uncommon for there to be multiple offers on a property. While this may seem like a great problem for sellers to face, how do they know that the buyer they choose can close on the home? Regardless of what market ...