Searching for a new home is now easier with the new property search feature. It is also optimized to work on tablets, and mobile devices. Favorite listings can be added to a list for further review. Login with an email address, and the saved list can be viewed on any internet connected device. Searches can be done using criteria such … Read More
Adding an Addition
Sometimes a few years after purchasing a house, one child becomes two, and a two bedroom house becomes insufficient for a family of three or four people. There are many spaces in houses that can be converted into livable spaces, or an addition can be built onto the existing structure. Whether looking to convert an attic, basement, or garage into … Read More
It’s the Little Things
There are many specific housing features that are initially desired when starting out house hunting. It isn’t long, after looking at a few houses, that certain houses show greater potential for purchase than others. After the list has been narrowed down, sometimes the desired attributes of the houses looked at, start to blend together. Below are some items to consider … Read More
Repairing Linoleum Flooring
No matter how hard you try, over time, linoleum flooring is going to get scratched, torn, and punctured. Below is information on how to fix linoleum flooring without having to replace the entire floor. Repairing Tear in Linoleum Flooring Removing old Linoleum Flooring Removing Scratches from Linoleum Countertops Repairing Punctures Cleaning Linoleum Floors For assistance in buying or selling your … Read More
Nature vs Nurture House Hunting
In the debate of nature vs nurture the question is raised, does the background environment you grew up in effect your behavior more than your genetic makeup. The current research is leaning towards both nature and nurture accounting for about fifty percent of a persons underlying behavior traits. This is far from a conclusive result, but certain factors, from the … Read More
Tubs and Disconnecting
Back in February 2014, a survey done at Houzz.com reported that the tub was losing popularity. A survey conducted by Mollie Carmichael, with John Burns Real Estate Consulting, begs to differ on that point. The survey conducted in the fall of 2013, asking 20,000 active home buyers, about the features they would want in a kitchen, bathroom, and dining room, … Read More
Building a Deck
One of the biggest trends in homes is to have a backyard space or oasis. What better way then adding a deck as the basis for the backyard oasis. Watch the videos below for ideas to start building your own backyard oasis Composite Deck Setting Deck Posts Installing Railing Building Stairs Simple Desk Layout Plans Installing Deck Boards Framing a … Read More
What to Fix Up Before Selling
If thinking about selling this year or in the near future, careful consideration should be given to what type of work to do on the house to make it ready for sale. Certain costly renovations could help the house sell faster, but the money and time put into the work may not be recouped in the asking price. Read below … Read More
Interior Painting
One of the easiest and cheapest features of a house to change is paint color. It can also be one of the messiest. To prevent paint dripping in your hair when painting the ceiling, or dripping over your beautiful flooring, watch the videos below for ways to not have a drippy painting experience. Using a Roller Interior Wall Painting – … Read More
Installing Screen Doors
One of the biggest housing trends has been to blur the lines between outdoor and indoor space. It is commonly known as a backyard oasis or a sheltered courtyard. If you do not live in a climate where it is sunny and warm all year round, French Doors, Screened Storm Doors, and Sliding Glass Doors are some of the best … Read More