Blog

What Determines Your Home’s Value? 3 Key Influencers

The value of your home can be influenced by price, time, and market conditions. As your local real estate professional, I thought you'd benefit from having a clearer idea of how exactly these factors come into play. This simple infographic will help il...

2019’s Hottest Home Decor

Comfort is trending for 2019, a consensus of home decorators agree, with more people seeking warm colors, intimate spaces, and a casual but sophisticated lifestyle. Designers looking to pair physical coziness with emotional comfort forecast seven tr...

Reduce Stress With Hobbies

A hobby can help you relax, forget about problems, focus on something rewarding, and make you ready to tackle new challenges. If you have an unfulfilling job or spend a lot of time alone, a hobby can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment...

Make Your Home Just a Little Smarter

According to a HomeAdvisor research report, Americans have spent on average $564-$2,260 to install a home-automation system, with prices ranging as high as $15,000 to install a hard-wired system. While outfitting your home with a full suite of smart ho...

Tips for Booking a Home Rental

Popular sites like HomeAway and Airbnb have made renting a home an increasingly attractive alternative for vacationers. Usually offering more space along with the comforts of home—i.e., a kitchen, a yard, a washer and dryer—choosing a house...

Looking for a Rental? Scams to Watch For

Be on the look-out for signs such as: Changes to the contact information on listings Fake rentals, and Lower-than-market-rate rent Often, these point to a security-deposit scam. To avoid losing your money, remember to never pay u...

10 Household Cleaning Tricks Using Vinegar

Commercial-grade cleaners may make your home sparkle, but many have chemicals that can be hazardous. If you want to clean your home using natural products, try using vinegar, a non-toxic agent, in these 10 ways: In the kitchen, vinegar can be used i...

Why Use Real Estate Consultants to Sell?

Real estate consultants are trained professionals. They know what properties are selling for, and thus, when they make a suggestion they aren't just guessing. They know. As your local real estate professional, I thought you'd be interested in a breakdo...

5 Tips for Buying a New-Construction Home

Thanks to the shortage of available inventory in most markets, you can expect to start seeing more and more new construction. Buying a new-construction home is different than buying an existing home, however, so be ready to attack the process with a di...

Creating a Luxury Look for Less

Want to make your house look like a million bucks on a budget? Simply paint your walls a sophisticated color to create a high-end look. By hanging curtains closer to the ceiling, you can make your rooms appear taller. Layering rugs is a co...