Believe it or not, a lot of people seem to cringe a little bit when you start talking about hiring a home inspector. We get it. It does feel a little bit like a test that you don’t want to fail, but if you think about it, it’s really more like a way to prevent […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Health with Your Home’s Lighting
Researchers recently discovered that lighting in your home has a much greater impact on health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, help you sleep better, and even enhance healing. 1. Enhance Natural Light Sources Start by enhancing sources of natural light, such as windows and sunroofs. Study each room of your […]
Curb Appeal: 7 Ways to Turn Heads
Retailers know that if they dress up their window displays and other outside features to make them look as attractive and enticing as possible, they bring in more shoppers. Of course, having more shoppers means more potential sales. The same holds true when selling your home. The more appealing your property looks from the outside […]
6 Questions Smart Home Viewers Need to Ask
Viewing new homes on the market can be a very exciting and fast-paced experience — especially if you’re also selling your current property. You see a home you like, you fall in love with some of its key features, and before you know it, you’re making an offer. But, if you have somehow not considered some […]
How to Survive a Home Remodeling or Renovation
You’ve picked a great contractor, decorator, or remodeler. The crew is coming in on Monday to do the work. You can hardly wait to see the remodeled kitchen, new hardwood floors, or freshly painted living room. But there’s one thing that can put a damper on all your enthusiasm: the work itself. Dust. Loud noise. […]
3 Steps to Sell Your Home & Buy Another – QUICKLY!
What if something unexpected happens – a relocation, perhaps – and you needed to sell your current property quickly and find another home? What would you need to do to make that happen, especially when you don’t have a minute to spare? Focus on the following three steps: 1. Prepare Your Property for Sale If […]
Calculating Your Home’s Market Value
Your home is likely the place where you’ve made countless memories with family and friends, so it makes sense that it’s of immense sentimental value to you – priceless even. But no matter how much you cherish the memory of those many happy moments, when it comes to your home’s worth to potential buyers, it’s the “market value” that […]
How to Write Your Dream Home Wish List
When to Consider Buying that Diamond in the Rough
Let’s face it. When you visit a home during a scheduled viewing or open house, you’re usually seeing it at its best. The rooms are tidy. The sinks are clean. The closets are organized and uncluttered. Even the lighting is set to its brightest. That’s just good old-fashioned marketing (the same stuff we’re always telling […]
Foyer Appeal 101: Make That First Impression
You’ve heard of curb appeal. Curb appeal refers to the good impression buyers tend to get when they first see your house “from the curb”. The greater the curb appeal, the more enticing your house will seem. After Curb Appeal Comes Foyer Appeal But there’s another type of appeal you may not be aware of: Foyer […]