Fall Checklist: Start Preparing Your Home Now
October 11, 2024
Fall Checklist: Start Preparing Your Home NowAutumn is here. There is no escaping it, and you know it. If you're like me, then you knew this and had a plan in place for the summer-to-fall transition. If this is new to you, then you'd better read the rest of this article! This fall checklist will help you ...
11 Easy Solutions to Make Your Home Less Dusty
August 15, 2024
11 Easy Solutions to Make Your Home Less DustyStop Dust and Dirt at the Door - It would be hard to prove, but it is commonly held that approximately half of the dirt and dust in your home gets inside on your shoes and boots. Keep mats at each exterior door, one outside and one inside to be extra ...
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 ...
What is a Furnace Tune-Up?
May 15, 2024
What is a Furnace Tune-Up?Some HVAC pros prefer to call it routine maintenance. Whatever you call a tune-up, it keeps your furnace in top shape and saves you money.Similar to your car or other gasoline-powered equipment, a periodic tune-up is needed. Carburetors can fall out of adjustment and burn too much fuel, stall because they aren’...
12 Tips for Spring Clean up
April 15, 2024
12 Tips for Spring Clean up 1. Get to Know Your Frost ZoneFirst things first—even if your friend down in North Carolina has tomato plants in the ground already, it doesn't mean you should in Massachusetts. Get to know your hardiness zone and check the Farmer's Almanac each year for approximate final frost dates.Perennials, trees, ...
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 ...
Selling During the Winter
November 07, 2023
As the winter season approaches, you may be wondering if it's the right time to sell your house. While many people tend to wait until the spring or summer months to put their homes on the market, there are actually several advantages to selling during the winter. In this blog post, we'll explore some tips for preparing ...
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 ...
Thinking About Selling Your Home? These Kitchen Improvements Might Be Worth Doing
September 12, 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 article from realtor.com outlined the kitchen improvements you should ...
Tips For Inspecting Your Fireplace
November 15, 2021
Preparing your house for winter may not be on the top of your to-do list right now. After all, most of us wouldn’t rather spend their down time doing home maintenance tasks when they could be enjoying the fall foliage, or sipping pumpkin-spiced lattes instead of winterizing their house. But, here’s the reality: you can’t ...
Preparing Your Home For Winter
November 12, 2021
Preparing Your Home for WinterIt is that dreaded time of year when the snow will be here before we’d like it to be, the sun sets earlier and it is colder than we’d like. Before these days are here use these few steps below to ensure your home is ready. It could save you money ...
How to Fix Up Your HUD Home in Charlotte
February 03, 2021
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty How your home looks after getting it renovated dictates the difference between a good or bad HUD home deal. This is true whether you bought the house to live in, or as an investment.Repairing a newly-bought foreclosed home could pose as quite a challenge. HUD homes are sold “as-is”, and ...
HOW TO SPOT A ROOF LEAK
January 08, 2021
What are the signs of a roof leak, and what steps should you take to stop the damage? Here’s what to do when you’re faced with a leaking roof.Most homeowners or renters might be able to tell you the age of their roof, but beyond that, there’s uncertainty. Take a roof leak, for example: The ...
What is Home Warranty Insurance and What Does it Cover?
August 15, 2020
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty When you buy a home in Charlotte or anywhere else in the U.S., one of the offers you’ll receive is a home warranty. Like buying a new appliance, there is also a warranty that comes in home buying.A home warranty is a product meant to protect the ...
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 ...
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Staging Tips for Your Home
April 16, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty The benefits of stagingOne of the most important processes of selling your Charlotte home is staging it. Staging is the combination of decorating and adding small touches to create the lifestyle your buyers would like to see.Staging helps bring out the home’s best features. The right staging ...
Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
March 12, 2019
When winter departs, it's time to check for damage and prepare for the hot weather ahead.Brought to you by Houzz With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. Now that the threat of winter storms has passed, you can look for damage and make ...
What not to store in the basement.
February 15, 2019
Ah, the joys of having a below-ground level to your home. It might offer you a bonus space to transform into a family room or guest bedroom, or even just provide the right amount of square footage to use for short- and long-term storage. But basements and storage don’t always make for happy home partners.Some basements - ...
How to Prepare Your Home This Winter for a Successful Spring Sale by Sharon Lee
February 14, 2019
If you are planning to sell your home next spring, why not get a jumpstart during the fall /winter season so you have more time and less stress while preparing? An added plus is that your home could potentially be ready to list in time for the early spring selling season at the end of January when the market ...
Get Your Home Organized in 2018
January 15, 2018
The holidays are over, the decorations are put away, and New Year’s resolutions have been made. Was your resolution to get your home organized in 2018? Holidays have the tendency to leave our homes in disarray, and the start of the New Year is a great time to get a fresh perspective on getting it together ...
Fashionable home design trends in 2018
January 05, 2018
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How To Prevent Home Mold Growth In Winter
January 04, 2018
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Exploding Trees? 5 Shockers That Can Make a House Catch Fire
December 21, 2017
1. Exploding treesIf you have any eucalyptus trees on your property, watch out!"Many Southern California homes are adjacent to eucalyptus trees, which tend to explode during fire season," Los Angeles real estate developer Tyler Drew tells realtor.com®. Eucalyptus oil is highly flammable, so when brush fires bake these trees from underneath, they can ...
Great gift ideas for loved ones who are selling their homes
December 15, 2017
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