BBQ Paradise

Create A BBQ Paradise At Home

As the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to the outdoors and dreams of sun filled days in the perfect summer garden.  Planning a great outside entertaining area, or mapping out landscaping improvements, requires some time, attention…
Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

Ten Kitchen Cleaning Hacks

The kitchen is the heart of any home – and that's why it's such a big focus for everyone when they first see a home. As a rule, it's the first room owners consider renovating when thinking how they might maximize the value of their home…
Jobs Around the House

Seven Jobs Around The House For Spring

If you can feel a hint of warmth in the air, then you'll know Spring is upon us and there are a few tasks around the house that should get done now Winter is over. Spring is a great time to undertake those irritating maintenance jobs that…
Ukraine

Will war in Ukraine hurt America’s property prices?

The global economic and political disruption of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is becoming clearer every day. And many American families are asking how it will affect the standard of living and their personal wealth strategy. We all know that…
Palm Tree Favorites

Bring Nature Indoors With These Palm Tree Favorites

It seems that no modern home is complete without a strategically placed potted plant that brings the outdoors indoors. And these palm tree favorites will help you get that outdoor, natural feeling and help clean the air and bring more oxygen…
Interior Designer

Thinking About Hiring An Interior Designer?

How often are we told that we should start a remodeling project with a vision?  It’s a common piece of advice that assumes we all have the ability to visualize in our minds precisely what we want. Yet, picturing the best way to use…
Instagram Accounts

Follow These Instagram Accounts for Inspiration

Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. If you’re thinking of moving in the short to…
Real Estate Market Predictions

Real Estate Market Predictions for 2022

The real estate crystal ball suggests 2022 will allow us all to draw breath after last year’s exuberant market that powered home values to record levels. Covid might still be part of our lives, but the next 12 months will be more…
Security

Home Security for Your Safety

Security is a critical feature of any home, giving you peace of mind and lower insurance premiums. It’s also an important asset when the time comes to sell your property. There are many subtle strategies you can use to ensure the safety…
Lender - Borrowing Strategy

What’s Your Borrowing Strategy?

Creating a borrowing strategy is an intelligent way to approach your mortgage when purchasing a home in order to help you climb the property ladder. It's a crucial piece of the home buying process and one you shouldn't skip over too quickly. Finding…
Clean House

Seven Tips to Minimize Housework

Cleaning can feel more like a full-time occupation than a chore if your family members –  especially teenagers – glide through life dumping dirty dishes in the sink, leaving used glasses on the countertop, and never emptying the bin…
Children in Kitchen

Six Tips to Make Your Home Safe for Children

If you have toddlers and young children, you need to be confident your new home is child-friendly and safe for your kids. Risks with swimming pools and spas are well-known, but danger can also lurk in the kitchen, bathroom, and at the top…