Yearly Archives: 2022
Home Is Where Your Story Begins
Home is where your story begins. Home is the place you grow up wanting to leave and grow old wanting to come back.
The Best Month to Sell Your House
It’s true that today’s persistently low inventory is offering sellers an advantage even outside the typical spring home-selling season, but there is more that smart sellers need to keep in mind when it comes to timing the market.
The Ultimate Holiday Lights Safety Checklist
When it’s time to switch your holiday lights on, you’ll want to make sure that they’ve been assembled properly. A little preparation now will save you the potential hassle of restringing your lights later on – or more seriously, the potential hazard of a preventable winter fire.
Everything You Need to Know About Home Equity
In the simplest terms, home equity is the difference between what you owe on your mortgage and your home’s current market value. If you owe $100,000 on your mortgage and your home is worth $400,000, then you have 75% home equity. Conversely, if you have a remaining mortgage balance of $300,000 on your $400,000 house, you have 25% home equity.
First-time Homeowner Tips for the Holiday
Whether you’re preparing to host a full house of relatives or to leave town for an extended period of time, follow these tips to help navigate your first holiday season as a homeowner. First-time homeowners tips for the Holidays.
How to Organize Your Closet Once and for All
When it comes to home organization, tackling your bedroom closet is perhaps one of the most difficult yet ultimately satisfying tasks. While organizing a utility closet, linen closet, or pantry involves editing and categorizing everyday items such as cleaning supplies, towels, and nonperishable foods that probably don’t trigger any sentimental feelings, many of us become attached to our clothes, shoes, and accessories along with the memories sparked at the sight of them.
What Does En Suite Mean?
The term “en suite” comes from French and means “afterward” or “following.” While you could argue that en suite in real estate can be described as one room being situated after another room, the French word and the English word really have nothing to do with one another. Instead, the word “en suite” was adapted into the English language to mean “in the room” or “connected.” Though, nowadays, its only use is to refer to a very specific room in a house and nothing more.
Why Home Staging Inspires the Best Prices in Any Housing Market
Staging is the art of preparing a home to appeal to the greatest number of potential buyers in your market. The right arrangements can move you into a higher price-point and help buyers fall in love the moment they walk through the door.
Staging Your Lakeshore Property to Sell
Key insights when staging your lakeshore property
The waterfront area is the key to selling the property. When staging, be sure to start at the dock and work your way in.
Kitschy items are a lake cabin staple, but you want to be sure you’re not distracting from the home’s best features.
Stand out from other local sellers. Show off how the home can accommodate guests and share your favorite things about the area.
International Peace Day – End Racism. Build Peace.
Trust, inclusiveness, and cooperation are the after effect of peace among societies, both within and between nations. The harmonious co-existence of individuals is the aim of celebrating International Day of Peace. It is a day of celebration to recognize the efforts of all those who have and continue to build a Culture of Peace. The United Nations invites every individual around the globe to strive toward a world where harmony wins over hostility.
The Best Hidden Secrets To Get Rid Of Mosquitos
Getting rid of pesky mosquitos, Instead of spraying the whole yard with toxic pesticides in order to enjoy your time outside, try these natural solutions that will keep these bothersome bugs at bay.
A Simple Remodel Leads to Insanely Beautiful Garden
Remodeled Wisconsin Farmhouse offers a “Gardeners Dream” for $415,000 You might also like: Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
Pre-qualified vs. pre-approved: What’s the difference?
Getting pre-qualified and pre-approved for a mortgage are both important steps in the homebuying process. While pre-qualification and pre-approval may seem intimidating, they don’t have to be! This article explains both and offers some background for your reference.
Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
Not only is an updated kitchen one of the best home renovations to boost your resale value (with an estimated 78.4 percent return on investment), but improving your kitchen can also lead to a more efficient and green-friendly home.
May Gardening: What to Do This Month
Soon the warm days will outnumber the cool ones. You’ll be able to get outdoors more often to get in the garden. You’ll need to tackle some gardening maintenance tasks and follow a lawn care schedule to keep your property in top shape.