We spend a significant portion of our lives in our homes, and that means if they’re filled with toxins, it may affect our health. If you make an effort to have a healthier, fresher home and remove potential toxins, it may help improve your family’s health. The following are some ways to cut toxins out…
Have you ever taken a look around your garage and thought there had to be a better way to use the space? Maybe you don’t use it for vehicles at all, and you have plenty of unused space, or you might use part of it to park a vehicle, but then the rest goes to…
More buyers are looking for sustainable homes than ever before. This is great news for home sellers, who can make their homes more appealing with a few small upgrades. Also, sustainable home improvements have a higher resale value than others so it can bring in a higher price for the seller. If you’re considering adding…
Natural disasters seem to happen almost constantly across the country. For example, there are currently wildfires burning in California. In 2019 so far, around 160,000 acres have burned in the state, and the worst may not be over yet. Typically, the most destructive California wildfires start in the last four months of the year. We’re…
Fall is the perfect time to integrate some seasonal décor into your home, both inside and out. You can go for a warm, cozy feeling or something a little spookier. The following are some general tips for fall and Halloween décor that’s chic but also fun and festive. Reconsider the Traditional Pumpkin Instead of going…
Every neighborhood has a few fixer-upper houses that are run-down, outdated, or abandoned. A creative homebuyer might drive past these properties and think how great they could look with a little work and a fresh coat of paint. However, buying a fixer-upper is a significant investment, both in time and money. While you have the…
When you’re planning to sell your home, you want to get the most money for it and ensure it stays on the market for the shortest amount of time possible. A big part of achieving both of these objectives is working with an experienced real estate professional and setting the price so that it’s aggressive…
When you plan to put your home on the market, aside from selling it, you probably have a couple of other overarching goals. You likely want to sell it as fast as possible, but perhaps even more importantly, you want to sell it for top dollar. Certain steps can help you achieve all three goals,…
From construction to design features, the future of real estate is pointing in the direction of increased sustainability and eco-friendly features. What was once viewed as perhaps trends in home building and design are now clearly here to stay. What was once a niche is now the norm, and according to a survey by Nielsen,…
Preparing for and executing a move can be a huge source of stress. In fact, many people rank it right up there with the most stressful things they deal with in life. Why is it so stressful? Different reasons, but there are the costs, the planning and then there is the emotional component of leaving…