Summer Home Maintenance Checklist
June 14, 2024
Here are some helpful items that are often overlooked during home maintenance.Switch your ceiling fan blade direction to counterclockwise.When trying to cool spaces down the blade spinning counterclockwise will help cool the air by providing a downdraft.Clean refrigerator coilsThe coils tend to collect dust & pet hair. Cleaning them will help your fridge run more ...
Winter Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home
January 10, 2024
Winter Energy-Saving Tips for Your HomeAs the winter chill sets in, it's not just our bodies that need warmth – our homes do too! However, heating our homes can often result in skyrocketing energy bills. The good news is that there are numerous ways to save on heating costs while keeping our homes cozy and comfortable. In this ...
Tips for house hunting for fall and winter
October 12, 2023
Tips for House Hunting for Fall and WinterAs the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, house hunting takes on a whole new dynamic. Fall and winter can be a great time to search for your dream home, as there are often fewer listings and fewer buyers vying for properties. If you're considering buying a house during ...
There’s Good News and Bad News for Single Women Who Buy a House (But the Bad News Can Be Avoided…)
April 12, 2023
The good news for single women is that they outpace single men in terms of homeownership. According to the National Association of Realtors, as of February 2023, single women were 17% of all homeowners, while only 9% of single men own a home.The bad news is that single women don’t get as good of a return ...
Thinking About Selling Your Home? These Kitchen Improvements Might Be Worth Doing
March 13, 2023
When you sell your home, you want to sell it as quickly and profitably as possible. And sometimes, that means making some improvements before you start showing it to buyers—including improvements in the kitchen.But what kitchen improvements might make sense to do before listing your home?A recent article from realtor.com outlined the kitchen improvements you ...
What Buyers Are Looking For In 2022
March 09, 2022
Selling your home in 2022 is an excellent idea as property values are expected to continue to increase after a record 2021. If you’ve been thinking to yourself, “I should sell my home,” but you’re not entirely sure what buyers are looking for in 2022, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’...
Protect Your Investment, Know Your Contractor
February 15, 2022
In this current marketplace, many homeowners are looking to maximize value during a time where home prices and the demand for homes are at an all-time high. Add to that, inflation has ensured that the cost of materials will be very high as well. So if you decide to update your home to maximize your potential return ...
Raise Your Home Value With These 10 DIY Ideas
August 10, 2020
As a Realtor with 33 years experience, as a full time Broker in Middle Tennessee, I would like to encourage you to perform routine maintenance on your homes. The small cost will reap rewards for you in the future. I often see automobiles receiving more maintenance than our homes. They are both necessities in ...
Holding an open house can still earn that incentive for the property you are selling.
September 11, 2019
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The Property Brothers Point Out The Worst Renovation No-NO
June 28, 2019
You may find yourself considering a purchase of a HUD Owned Property, but find it a bit initimidating if the house needs some updating or improvements. There are a wealth of ideas of 'how to' on line. Here is a recent article found on Realtor.com, by Lisa Johnson Mandell | June 6, 2019. You ...
Top 6 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers
May 15, 2019
Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.”With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems to ...
