The Basics of Home EV Charging Stations
Electric vehicles are becoming commonplace in American households. While these innovative cars may allow their owners to pass the gas station, but they still need fuel which means that access to a cha...
Taking Care of Home
Pre-Listing Decluttering Tips for a Faster Sale
A clutter-free home sells faster and for a higher price. Follow these pre-listing decluttering tips:
1. Start with High-Impact Areas
Declutter kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways first, as they create the biggest first impressions.
2. Red...
Steps to Remove Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
If you purchased a home with less than 20% down, you're likely paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). Here’s how you can remove it:
1. Pay Down Your Loan to 80% Loan-to-Value (LTV)
Once your loan balance reaches 80% of the home’s orig...
Home Security Basics: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home
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 home. Install deadbolts on exterior doors. Rei...
Do You Need a Backup Generator for Your Home?
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...
Considering Solar Panels?
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...
Home Fire Abatement Tips: How to Protect Your Home from Fires
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...
5 Nursery Design Trends for the Modern Home
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...
Prepping an Empty House for Sale
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...
Homeownership Is A Great Hedge Against Inflation
Over the past couple of months, the news of rising inflation is fueling concern across the country. Currently, inflation is at a 40-year high. This is impacting household budgets the most as families try to make ends meet with less buying power...
Would You Buy Your Home Again?
Buying a home is often an emotional decision; perhaps even more so than a practical, financial decision. Real estate marketing has recognized this for decades which is why agents have emphasized curb appeal and staging to their clients. Open ho...