“Seattle-based realtor Sarah Georger-Clark with Metropolist explains, “They started building these suburbs in the ’90s when building materials were less expensive and people wanted that ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ look.” Open-concept kitchens, multiple living spaces, media rooms, and gargantuan bedrooms followed.
Read MoreDIY interior painting can be a money-saver if you know what you’re doing. While saving a few dollars is definitely worth trying out painting yourself, it is important to avoid mistakes often made in the process. Here is how to avoid them!
Read MoreHome improvement projects are one of the most popular ways to pass the time at home during this pandemic. People are changing the ways they are living and they are updating their homes to reflect this shift in lifestyle.
Read MoreWinter is coming which means an increased risk of ice on your property. While bad weather can be inevitable, decreasing fall risk at your home can help. Here are a few ways to just do that:
Read MoreOwning real estate is a key component of the American Dream. Are your finances ready for your first homeownership purchase – or an upgrade?
Read MoreMany people believe that buying or selling in the winter months puts them at a disadvantage. They may assume their listing will sit on the market and buyers may envision a limited selection of listings to view. However, savvy buyers and sellers know that the off season can be a great time to complete a real estate transaction!
Read MoreCurrently, as we hit December, we find ourselves nine months into the coronavirus pandemic. The majority of the workforce is still working from home and the perks of commuting two minutes down the hall and attending department meetings in pajama pants are starting to wear off.
Read MoreBuyers around the country are astonished at how low mortgage rates are. While some are apprehensive about buying a house during a pandemic, most want to take advantage of the thousands they will save with such low rates. Most buyers face the current challenge of navigating a seller’s market with low inventory and steep competition. However, it is not impossible to buy the house you want! Follow the guidance below for some tricks to buy in a seller’s market.
Read MoreMany people have turned to gardening and landscaping as ways to pass the time during this time of social distancing. Although yards may be looking better than they ever have, it may be difficult to keep up with things once the hustle and bustle of life have returned. If you have developed – or strive to develop – a green thumb as the summer winds down, practice these tips for keeping low-maintenance landscaping that you can keep up with.
Read MoreWhether you do it when you prepare to sell or as you live in the home, maintenance is going to have to be done on the home. It’s a fact of life that can’t be avoided. Why not work on things as you live in it, so you aren’t shelling out the big bucks when getting ready to sell?
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