Now that you have purchased your dream home, it is important to learn about the common safety hazards and ways to prevent them to ensure you are doing everything you can to make your home safe. Here are some common safety hazards in the home and simple solutions to keep you and your family free …
Bulky footwear can be difficult to keep organized, especially when muddy or dirty. While many homeowners have a mudroom to help prevent tracking mud inside the house, the mudroom itself can become a chaotic mess. Luckily, there are some simple ways to store and organize your wet or soiled footwear no matter the size of …
To sell a home and transfer ownership to a new owner, the property must have a clear title. Clear titles are documents proving legal ownership rights for the property in question. Without a clean title, the sale cannot move forward, and both buyer and seller might face hefty fees. Here are some of the most …
If you’re a fan of the cottagecore home-style trend and want to try it yourself, there are many ways you can begin. While it might seem complicated, there are some simple decor changes you can make to your space to bring out the cottagecore aesthetic. Here are some ideas for how to use cottagecore style …
It can be very alluring to sell your property in hopes of gaining a large payment. However, before you put your property up for sale, there are a couple of factors to take into consideration. What to do before hiring your real estate agent Before hiring a real estate agent, understand what you’re searching for. …
While many of the furniture items from Ikea are clever to begin with, some of the best Ikea “hack” ideas come from thinking of new functionality and styles. There are many popular Ikea hacks on interior decorating and DIY blogs, but some are definitely better than the rest. Create a beautiful wall-to-wall dining display unit …
Prospective homebuyers and current homeowners know that a mortgage is likely to go hand-in-hand with your home, unless another arrangement has been made. However, there are many options available for those monthly mortgage payments, most commonly through 30-year fixed rate mortgages and 15-year fixed rate mortgages. Most know about the 30-year option, but what about …
Whether you’re searching for your next home to purchase or considering selling your current property, your home’s assessed value is important to know through every stage of homeownership. When tax assessed value matters & how to calculate it The assessed value of your home is the estimate of your home’s worth in the current market, …
In real estate, time is one of an agent’s most valuable assets. How real estate professionals spend their time determines how they make money. Tasks that prioritize lead generation and client services are among the most valuable things agents and brokers engage in daily. Therefore, finding ways to maximize time and create efficiencies wherever possible …
The majority of Americans say they’ve taken on DIY home improvement projects mostly as a way to save money, according to a survey from Angi, a home improvement resource. But homeowners admit they’ve taken on more than they should, often resulting in costly errors or delays that could hurt their home’s value. Eighty percent of …