When it comes to home security, most homeowners think about door locks and alarms. These are, of course, very important. However, there is also a lot you can do around your property to prevent the possibility of a break-in. Outdoor Lighting. One important part of home security is outdoor lighting. Your home doesn’t need to […]
6 Diagnostic Tests for a Good Neighborhood
Does Your Home Still Match Your Lifestyle?
When you purchased your current home, chances are it was a good match for your lifestyle. It had the space you needed, the features you wanted, and a location that worked for you. But for most people, lifestyle and needs evolve through the years. Kids get older. Jobs or careers change. People take on new […]
7 Tips to Make Buying a Home Smooth Sailing
In the nautical world of pleasure boating, there is a specific process to follow to ensure a fun day on the water. Skip one of those steps and you risk having a miserable experience. The same holds true when buying a new home. There is a process to follow to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here […]
Have You Put that Home to the Lifestyle Test?
Lifestyle is a very important criterion when shopping for a new home. After all, a home and its surrounding neighborhood are the places where much of your lifestyle is going to be experienced. So when considering a new home, think about the lifestyle to which the property is going to lend itself. Here are 8 […]
Top 10 Features that Sell Your Home
When buyers shop for a new home, they typically start by viewing properties that meet a specific criteria… four bedrooms, a finished basement, a quiet neighborhood, etc. But often there is something special about a home that catches a buyer’s eye that can very well tip the scales toward your home. Think about it. How […]
How to Help Your Kids Prepare for the Sale of Your Home
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 […]