Photo by Tod Franklin via Pixabay What makes you happy? Do you love to sit and read? Or are you more of a hang-out-with-friends kind of homeowner? Regardless of what moves you, there's a way to create space for it in your own backyard. Even better -- you can increase your home's resale value in the process. Use...

Photo by Milly Eaton via Pexels If you're like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you're probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging...

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...

Image by Tim Cooper from Unsplash If your lawn and garden area is full of lush, thriving trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers, you're probably proud of it's appearance and of all the hard work you've put in to get it that way. However, you may also have a nagging feeling that it's missing something, but you can't quite...

Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash Selling your home can be a very exciting experience. From house-hunting to packing up your stuff, it can all be a very fun and rewarding process. However, there are some steps that must be taken to ensure you sell your house for the right price. You must understand what your house is...

Photo by Designecologist via Pexels Putting your home on the market during fall means that you might have to work a bit harder at attracting potential home buyers to your open house, but the extra effort is well worth it. In fact, 83 percent of buyers' agents surveyed by the National Association of Realtors stated that home staging...

Photo by Photographee.eu via Shutterstock Rustic décor style has been around and around some more. Today homeowners and designers alike still love this style, but it has evolved to meet some of their more modern design preferences. What is rustic décor? It’s a design style that focuses on natural fibers and textures with a heavy emphasis on wood....

Listing a home is a key step during the property selling journey. And if you fail to plan accordingly, you risk creating a home listing that misses the mark with prospective buyers. Ultimately, there are several things you need to consider before you craft a home listing, and these include: 1. Your Home's Features As a home seller, your...

Image by Mark Dixon from Pixabay Maybe it's time to get your garden ready, or maybe you already have a few scraggly plants that need some support; but pre-made trellises can be both pricey and flimsey. Instead of spending a lot to get a product that will fall apart after one, wet spring, why not make this sturdy...

Photo by Colin Maynard on Unsplash Homeowners love the idea of creating a personal sanctuary in their outdoor living space, but many aren't quite sure of how to proceed when it comes to making the most of their yard and garden area. One of the most common issues faced by homeowners is that they don't really know how...

Love where you live! This home has the wow factor the minute you walk through the front door, with 40 ft. vaulted ceilings, spacious living, abundant natural light and a spectacular view. This quiet location on the end of the building includes a 1-car garage, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and laundry room. The complex includes a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, with a low HOA fee that includes water, trash, recycling, snow removal and grounds maintenance. The area boasts trails, parks, shopping, transit, and a brand-new rec center just blocks away. Don’t miss this great second floor condo in an unbeatable...

Love where you live! This home has the wow factor the minute you walk through the front door, with 40 ft. vaulted ceilings, spacious living, abundant natural light and a spectacular view. This quiet location on the end of the building includes a 1-car garage, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and laundry room. The complex includes a clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, with a low HOA fee that includes water, trash, recycling, snow removal and grounds maintenance. The area boasts trails, parks, shopping, transit, and a brand-new rec center just blocks away. Don’t miss this great second floor condo in an unbeatable...