The beautiful spring weather encourages us all to spend more time outside. As a result, many homeowners start think about backyard projects. Have you ever considered building a pergola, ramada or gazebos? Is there a difference? Many people use these terms interchangeably, but there are...
If you’re considering renovating or upgrading your home, you probably have a few reasons for that. You may feel that your fixtures are outdated, or certain things aren’t working the way they should anymore. You might also feel as though upgrading your home could be...
Bathrooms and kitchens sell homes. That’s a real estate truism that’s actually right on the money! Whether you have just purchased your home and want to update the kitchen, you’re getting your home ready to list for sale, or whether you are looking to remodel...
How updated your home is will be one of the factors I will use to help you calculate what the best price for your home will be. This calculation is based on a comparison to other homes in your neighborhood (ie, the comparables), as well...
Paint remains one of the least expensive, and easiest ways to instantly update your home’s interior (and exterior) when you’re getting your home ready to sell. If your home’s interior hasn’t been painted within the past five years, or if your existing paint colors aren’t...
Environmentally friendly features are updates that will only increase the value of your home, whether you are listing your home for sale, or simply seeking to update your current home. One simple way to go green is to install a digital thermostat. Digital thermostats...
Keeping Your Home Safe Keeping your home safe from burglary is always a priority for homeowners. We all know that the break-ins happen and think they will never happen to us, but there are some simple steps we can execute to assure our home is...
[caption id="attachment_11385" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo courtesy of www.shimmeringwaterspoolservices.com[/caption] To Pool or Not to Pool? Are you one the many families in the Valley who can't decide whether or not to install a swimming pool in the backyard? Before you take the plunge, here are some things to...