Marketing I’m Ready To Downsize But How Do I Start? By June Griffiths   Are you thinking about downsizing but don’t know how to make the tricky transition work? How do you buy a new place before you sell your current home? You are not alone as many home owners have the same concerns. They want to embrace a new lifestyle, take advantage of our […]
Marketing A Beginner’s Guide to Managing a Remodel Browsing photos and ideas can be a fun part of creating your dream room. But making your designs a reality also takes smart planning and organization. Project management is an essential part of remodeling, and there’s nothing like the feeling of implementing a plan to create something new and beautiful. These tips can help you […]
Marketing What You Should Know About Load Codes for Your Home Project Anyone who has built, designed or remodeled a home has heard the term “built to code” and people saying, “The codes requires it to be like that.” And when we hear things like this, we tend to think we’re getting a house designed and built to the highest standard. But that’s not necessarily so. What […]
Marketing How to Avoid the Most Common Buying/Selling Mistakes   There’s nothing more exciting, rewarding, and fulfilling than buying a home. However, it’s a complex transaction, and there are a number of steps along the path that can confuse, betwixt, and befuddle even the most seasoned buyers and sellers. How can you avoid those potential pitfalls and common mistakes? Look to your real estate […]
Marketing How to Find the Perfect Paint Colors Homeowners and designers know what a difference color makes in a home. They can spend hours pouring over print and online images in search of the perfect hue. But sometimes the paint color in the image doesn’t end up looking the same on the wall. Why? “Have you ever bought a piece of clothing online, […]
Marketing 6 Clever Ways to Disguise Trash Bins You probably don’t give much thought to your garbage cans, other than remembering to put them out on the right day. But we all have to store our trash and recycling bins somewhere, and doing so can be a challenge on a smaller property, especially if you don’t want them to be an eyesore. If […]
Marketing Why You Should Stay Put and Improve the Home You Have Here’s an architecture book for our times, when some homeowners are under water on mortgages, and the cycle of trading up has either stopped or slowed way, way down. In “Staying Put,” architect and writer Duo Dickinson has assembled a terrific and practical guide to help us improve our homes. Dickinson, an advocate of well-designed […]
Marketing Why Owning a Home is Such a Smart Investment After succumbing to the “Great Recession” ten years ago, the stock market has made a comeback. So, does that mean you should forget about buying a new home and invest in stocks instead? The answer to that question, say experts, depends on your investing savvy, your financial discipline, your age, and your current financial situation. […]
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Marketing How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner   Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy […]
Marketing 10 Home Projects That Need a Pro If you are working on DIY home projects, deciding whether to call in a specialty contractor to perform a specific task comes down to several areas you’ll need to consider: Skill. Do you have the necessary skills to build a sound structure, and do it safely? Scale. Is the size of the project one that […]
Marketing Selling Your Home: The Impact of Staging   How can you make your home more attractive to potential buyers? The answer is with some “home staging”. According to the Wall Street Journal, implementing some basic interior design techniques can not only speed up the sale of your home but also increase your final selling price. It all comes down to highlighting your […]
Marketing Homeowners Insurance: Protecting Your Home   In addition to providing shelter and comfort, our home is often our single greatest asset. And it’s important that we protect that precious investment. Most homeowners realize the importance of homeowners insurance in safeguarding the value of a home. However, what they may not know is that about two-thirds of all homeowners are under-insured. […]
Marketing Set the Stage for a Fantastic Fourth of July Party!   Grab the sparklers, clean up the grill, and don your red, white and blue! A fourth of July theme barbecue is the perfect way to ring in summer and celebrate. Here are some fun tips for a fun and safe holiday shindig:   Get the décor right: We love a good theme party, and nothing […]
Marketing 6 Master Suite Remodel Rules for Success Some good friends of ours just finished a master suite remodel. On the whole it went well: on time, on budget and generally to their satisfaction. Still, the process and execution were less than flawless, and as I listened to what didn’t go exactly to plan, I realized that other people could benefit from considering […]
Marketing How to Hire the Best Landscape Contractor for Your Project You’ve approved your landscape architect’s final site plan for your landscape design, and now it’s time to get the project built. You can pay the landscape architect to select a contractor for you, or you can hire one on your own. Like other building professionals, landscape contractors have different skillsets and levels of experience. A […]
Marketing Time to De-Clutter? Some Tips for Selling Your Stuff If you are looking around your home and thinking to yourself that it’s time to de-clutter, the summer months provide an ideal time to hold a garage sale. But if that sounds like too big of an undertaking, there are other options available to you thanks to popular resale sites like eBay and Craigslist. And […]
Marketing Your Go-To Guide for Painting Your Home’s Exterior There’s nothing like a fresh paint job to punch up a house’s curb appeal. And hiring a professional to do it is the best way to get a superior result — and save you the headache of ladders, repairs and other hassles. Exterior Paint 1: Fluidesign Studio, original photo on Houzz Project: Working with a […]
Marketing 7 Home Staging Techniques Staging your home when you sell it can make the difference between the potential buyer finding "your" home attractive, or loving "their" future home.  Many people hire professional staging companies, but that can be a little expensive for some.  Instead, read these tips to best stage your own home, to make your selling experience as quick and profitable […]
Marketing Fireplace Safety How safe is your fireplace?  With winter upon us, and rainy, cold weather making heating costs rise, many people turn to their fireplaces or wood stoves for inexpensive and welcoming warmth.  Nothing beats the sight, sound and feel of a lovely, crackling fire!  If you live in a wooded area, and can cut and store your […]
Marketing Why You Should Buy a Home in 2016 Happy New Year!  2016 has much to look forward to!  With all the information on the news regarding housing prices, mortgage interest rates, and more… how do you decide when, or whether to buy a home this year? If you are not currently a home owner, here is a list of great reasons to purchase a […]