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Foyers are typically spaces you consider when you’re regularly having company over—so yours probably hasn’t gotten much love lately. But with COVID-19 vaccines rolling out and cities loosening restrictions, your entryway may be seeing more action in the near future. Is it worthy of welcoming guests? If not, here are some ideas on how you […]
Your dining area isn’t just a place to dine in- it’s a place where you get to have a good conversation with the rest of the family while you enjoy a scrumptious meal together. The dining area is one of the important places of a home, where family ties are tightened and where one gets […]
Are you thinking about buying your first investment property in Philly? Maybe you are even hoping to build a portfolio of properties to generate income and build your wealth over time. If so, there are some additional topics to think about if you haven’t owned or operated a real estate investment before. Owning an investment […]
Whether you’ve been working from home for years or just since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are certain strategies you can implement to keep you motivated and productive throughout your work week at home. Some people had a home office set up before COVID hit, but few likely had to work as extensively […]
Spring brings warm weather, sunshine and an abundance of flowers, but it also brings about a few unique plumbing problems. While spring showers help your flowers and other plants to grow, rain can also cause plumbing issues. As the weather warms up, be on the lookout for these four springtime plumbing problems. Catching them early […]
When the Baby Boomer generation was venturing into adulthood, it was common for them to buy a starter home — a modest, small dwelling. As their families grew and their careers advanced, many moved into bigger or better homes. Today, the ability to work remotely has opened up more options and opportunities for home ownership […]
It’s inevitable that carpeting in your home can become stained any time. Therefore, savvy homeowners should be equipped with proven and tested techniques to remove carpet stains. Here are the best carpet stain removal tips, including the products and formula on how to make a homemade solutions. Use Baking Soda To freshen up your carpet, […]
Spring cleaning, in its many forms, has been a practice around the globe for hundreds of years. And there’s no better time than the beginning weeks of Spring to give your home a refresh. Take this time to focus on the areas and spaces often overlooked and/or forgotten and bring new life and energy to […]
When you’re home all day, keeping your living and working spaces clean and clutter-free can feel like more of a priority than ever. But staying on top of household chores can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t have a strategy for success in place. Before you put off cleaning for yet another month, here are […]
Paint is easily one of the biggest home design tools at your disposal. It has the ability to take a room from dark and dingy to light and bright — and from small and cramped to spacious and airy. Paint can lend a feeling you want to evoke. The walls are the biggest surface for […]
The South Jersey real estate market is booming. But it’s also unlike anything we’ve seen before. Covid has brought about changes in how agents sell and how buyers buy. One thing that hasn’t changed? South Jersey is a great place to live. People are recognizing that. Lots of people. They’ve spent the past year moving […]
Are you in the process of selling your house? If the answer is yes, then you probably know by now that it involves significant work. Listing a home involves viewings, appraisals, and buyer negotiations, aside from the fact that you also need to maintain the place’s cleanliness. If you’re going to sell the property, however, […]
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, but perhaps none more so than home life. With people spending more time indoors in the past year, trends in 2021 have focused on incorporating outdoor environments as much as possible. The shift to extending our indoor world to our outdoor spaces accelerated in 2020, […]
There’s no doubt that purchasing a home with your significant other is by far one of life’s greatest compromises. House hunting can be stressful in and of itself but adding two different opinions to the mix can make the experience even more complicated. Arizona real estate is hotter than ever, but before you take the […]
When a lender is insured for the Lender’s Policy, they are assured that they’ll be in first-place-position as a lien holder. In other words, they are insured that the mortgage that you, the buyer, are getting will be paid first if the loan is not paid and the mortgage company has to foreclose. When you […]
For most retirees, their golden years mark a financial shift in life. They go from building and saving wealth to living off what they’ve amassed and social security. Since many retirees’ largest investment is their home, it’s only logical that figuring out their retirement living situation, and how it fits into their investment strategy, is […]
Thirty years ago, if you wanted to remodel your bathroom and you weren’t plugged in to your local network of contractors, well—you were stuck. Angie Hicks started her hugely popular ratings and review platform, Angie’s List, in 1995 after hearing about her co-founder’s frustrations with trying to find reliable contractors in suburban Columbus, OH. Since […]
Housing markets weathered a challenging 2020 with a strong second half. But will the positive trends hold? Here are the five biggest questions for real estate, and who should care most, looking ahead to 2021. As the saying goes, hindsight is 20-20. With a turbulent year drawing to a close, we’re keenly aware of the […]
Whenever you sink money into improving a home, there’s an opportunity cost. Spend $20,000 on a bathroom remodel, and that’s $20,000 you won’t have available for another project. As such, it’s important that you understand which home renovations offer the best return on investment. This holds true whether you’re flipping houses for a living or […]
Every homebuyer wants to add their personal touch to their property and turn their new house into a home. A great way to do this at a reasonably low cost is by giving the property a fresh coat of paint. But to make their lives easier, experts recommend buyers paint the home before moving in. […]
There’s no magic formula for selling your home, but there are principles and methods that work. The problem lies in getting homeowners to embrace these best practices. Understandably, the sellers, who have lived in the home for years, consider themselves the de facto experts on the best way to present and sell their house. But […]
As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring — and that may be more true than ever this year. But there is, indeed, joy to be found in the quieter months of the year. When it’s cold and rainy out, and you’ve been stuck inside for — who knows how […]
Owning a home is a huge accomplishment; one that benefits you and your family and much as it benefits your community. People who transition from renting to owning a home are more likely to vote, get involved in their community and take care of their home’s appearance. Homeownership is also a big commitment, and you’ve […]
The holidays have arrived and so has the time of year when home sellers wonder whether they should keep their properties on the market or take them off. Or if owners haven’t listed their home yet, they may be asking themselves if they should wait until spring or brave the winter real estate market? Trying […]
Rich reds, Santa Claus sculptures, and plump trees decked with all the bells and whistles aren’t for everybody. Some prefer to complement their year-round decor with chic, minimalist touches that capture the holiday season. They trade the massive tree for a sparse and simply decorated one. They line the mantel with creams and golds instead […]
Everyone hates to clean, but everyone loves a clean house. Is there a best way to clean it quickly? Most people aren’t sure if they should dust or vacuum first. They wonder whether they should clean the kitchen before the bathroom or vice versa. Follow this step-by-step guide to make the most of your time […]
As the cold winter air begins to batter the outside of our homes, many of us will be trying to keep the inside warm and toasty – but this can often see bills creep up. Thankfully, there are lots of ways you can keep cosy this winter without splashing the cash. Turn it down a […]
For everybody — and certainly those in property management and the real estate industry — this entire year has been a big question mark, or maybe an endless string of curse words. But I don’t think the real estate market is in as big of trouble as it may look. If you’re wondering what your […]
The weather in the US has reached a point where it’s completely unpredictable, and you never know when your area will get hit by heavy storms. Even if you have a home insurance cover, you must still prepare for the worst because who wants to start afresh after a storm? Storm-proofing homes are essential whether […]
Home sellers know that a tidy, tasteful home will catch any buyer’s eye. That’s why many people put effort into fixing up—and even staging—the interior of their home before putting it on the market and hosting open houses. But did you know that an unkempt exterior could deter potential buyers from even setting foot in […]