Simple Landscaping Tips to Increase Your Curb Appeal It takes only seconds for buyers to make a first impression of your home and decide if they can see themselves living happily in it. The small imperfections that may exist on the outside of your home might give them pause and lead them to cross it […]
Annual Home Maintenance Tasks
Owning a home means doing some maintenance at any point in the year, and remembering to take care of the tasks that only need to be done once a year. Keeping up with the maintenance on your home helps to preserve the value as time goes on, and can help you avoid larger issues that […]
Top Home Maintenance Concerns for Florida Buyers
Living in Florida can mean unusual wear and tear on your home that residents of other states typically don’t have to worry about. If you are a transplant from another state, you may be wondering what steps you need to take to keep your home in top shape. Here are some of the main concerns […]
Top Home Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners
The importance of maintenance is something many first time homeowners learn the hard way. Proper maintenance can help prevent many home catastrophes that end up costing you money and time to repair. Monitoring the major systems in your home and how well they work is one of the best ways to make sure you know […]
Preparing for House Guests in Your First Home
Having house guests visit you for the first time is an exciting but nerve wracking event. You want to be sure to make them comfortable without making yourself crazy during the time they are staying. If you’re wondering how you can make a good impression on your house guests when you haven’t been in your […]
Top Tips for Selecting a Low Maintenance Home
One of the main issues potential homeowners face is the amount of time and money that home maintenance requires. If you’ve gotten used to apartment living, the idea of having to handle the issues that arise yourself instead of calling the landlord can be overwhelming. One of the ways you can avoid spending a ton […]
Rituals for Moving Into a New Home From Around The World
As Americans, we don’t have many traditions for moving into a new home, aside from planning a killer housewarming party. But around the world, there are many superstitions and traditions that everyday people follow when moving to a new home to bring them blessings and good luck. If you want a little extra assurance that […]
Orlando Real Estate: Seller’s Market
So far, in 2016, Orlando real estate trends have steadily continued on a trajectory that favors the sellers. The overall median price for a home in Orlando rose to $185,000 last month – more than a 12% increase from February 2015. This rise in home prices in conjunction with an increasingly low inventory of homes […]
THE INSPECTOR’S COMING!! (How to prepare the home)
There are routine steps that sellers can take to help ensure that an inspection goes off without a hitch. Most steps are part of regular maintenance chores and quite easy and inexpensive to do. Some of these remedies are obvious but might be overlooked by anxious sellers. Above all, sellers should not try to do quick, cheap […]
Installing a Pedestal Sink
Installing a pedestal sink can be a real pain in the neck. What I didn’t have when I attempted this home improvement project is a simple guide to walk me through the process. This video is a simple step by step guide to help you get the job done.
