I am so excited to think about serving up cocktails this summer. Thanks to a dear friend, I’ve been gifted a bar-cart to do this sooner than later. Want to do this too? Here are her five top ideas for outfitting a cart that looks as good as the cocktails you’ll serve up taste.
Read MoreLet’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA.
Read MoreYou’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to reduce your pet’s anxiety before, during, and after your move.
Read MoreBuyers are delighted to hear that they are contractually allowed to see the home another time before closing. It’s a really nice time to take measurements, refresh their memory after the adrenaline of house hunting has subsided, and make sure the seller is indeed moving out and the house will be ready for closing.
Read MoreThere have been many discussions over the past couple months having to do with fences. Neighbors splitting the bill and agreeing on style of new one, what happens when the wind blows it over, the rising costs of lumber (up 300%), and availability of talented people to install them. All are topics that have entered my sphere.
Read MoreOnce you hand over keys, its when the house and I become one and every detail gets combed through. Most photo days, I’m moving garbage cans, putting down toilet seats, turning on lights, and of course a last minute fire drill. This is The Moment where all the hard work the seller has done to get to this point, much like getting out of that limo on the red carpet. GO TIME.
Read MoreThere’s a big difference between the setups your great-aunt arranges and the ones your friends think would be a fit. Often, the key to finding a fantastic partner involves the help of an expert in all things you. Sarah Georger-Clark, Seattle-based realtor with Metropolist, says, “Meeting with a realtor is like meeting with a matchmaker or a love coach. You sit down and you describe exactly what you’re looking for — your dream partner.”
Read MoreTo open things up or keep it closed is the question. I’m personally team “defined spaces” but not totally closed off.
Homeowners across the country were eager to remodel older homes with multiple closed-off spaces to have their kitchen, dining, and living spaces open to one another. Now our homes are serving more functions than ever before.
Read MoreMoving is such a fun thought experiment. But when it becomes a reality, it’s important to factor in expenses and savings to be sure things go smoothly.
Read MoreHave you ever shopped for a vacation rental on AirBnb? Notice the difference in photography and decor? The same concept applies to listing your home. Most homeowners think the first impression they make occurs when buyers pull up to their property for a showing. However, it begins long before that.
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