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Perks of Owning a Home
Labeling yourself a “homeowner” really has a nice ring to it, right? Not only that but there are many other pros to this new role. Here are the major advantages of owning a home. You Can Create Your Dream Home. You have the freedom to make changes in your living...
Ideas to Open Up a Windowless Bathroom
Got a windowless bathroom? Designers share with us tips on how to open up and brighten a bathroom. Make Everything White White reflects light throughout the room, thus giving a bright and airy ambiance. It is recommended to use a gloss or semi-gloss paint paired with...
Why Do Some Homes Sell Faster Than Others
Is the FOR SALE sign on your home hanging for a long time now? Here are some strategies other sellers might be doing that you need to do too right now! They Hired a Real Estate Agent Hiring the right real estate agent to work with is the first step and one that...
How to Always Have a Clean Home in 10 Minutes
Do you have a busy lifestyle but have little time to deal with home cleaning? Do you find yourself spending hours cleaning over the weekend with the mess that piled up during weekdays? Are you wasting time getting distracted while sorting things out? Then, my friend,...
Real Estate 101: Market Value vs. Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value
Ah, real estate… you and your confusing terminologies again. But don’t fret – we’re always here to help and in a few, we are dropping some new real estate knowledge for you. It is essential to understand the difference between market value, appraised value, and...
How to Update a Dated Home Without Remodeling
Are you craving a more well-designed home but low on budget and time? Here are nine minor DIY home upgrades that can make a huge impact without breaking walls and your wallet. Paint Adding a fresh coat of paint is quick, affordable, and can easily give a space a whole...
I Wish I Knew These Before Moving Into a New House
Moving into a new home can be exciting and sometimes, we overlook the little details that are actually important in the long run. We hear these questions time and time again from our tenants and homeowners that we think everyone should know before settling in. ...
How Lighting Can Enhance Your Space
Interior lighting is something most of us probably don’t think about much but makes a huge difference in the overall look of your home. Lighting can make us look amazing, alter the architecture, make art important, raise the ceiling and change the atmosphere of a...
How to Make Sure It’s the Right Neighborhood
There’s a reason why in real estate the phrase “Location, location, location” is always said. In real estate, we use the term “external obsolescence”, meaning a depreciation in the value of a home due to factors that exist outside the property itself. And the...
How to Prepare for a Home Inspection
Home inspections are a great way to learn a lot about the home you are buying or selling. Preparing for a home inspection is an essential part of the home selling or buying process. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for a home inspection, credits to the...
Real Estate 101: Home Appraisal vs. Valuation
When someone wants to buy or sell a house, they need to know how much it's worth. Home appraisals and valuations are methods used to determine the value of a home, but they differ in terms of how they are done and their purposes. We’ll help you understand the...
Keep Ants Out of Your Home for Good
You are a champion in keeping your home spic and span. But, still baffled to find your home still being pestered by ants? Here’s an awesome infographic from Infographic Bee to help you get rid of them safely. Observe Ants can enter your home through the...
20 Things in Your House You’ve Never Bothered to Clean but Should
There are several often-overlooked things in your house, probably collecting years of dust and dirt at this point that also deserve your attention and care too. Here are things in your home that you’ve probably never bothered to clean but you probably should. ...
Factors That May Impact Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance, or sometimes called a home insurance, is a type of insurance policy that provides financial protection for your home and its contents in the event of damage, loss, or liability. It is important because it provides coverage for the repair of...
Want to Buy a Home? Here Are Changes You Need to Make
Owning a home is a huge milestone in one’s life. It may entail long-term or even permanent responsibilities that you need to be prepared for. You may need to make adjustments before and after a home purchase. Here are some changes you may need to prepare for before...
Questions to Ask Your Contractors Before Hiring Them
The key to any successful home project lies in assembling the right person or team — professionals who can ensure the job is done effectively, within the established timeline, and without exceeding the budget. Before you say “You’re hired!” to a contractor, here are...
Five Love Languages of Realtors
In Dr. Gary Chapman’s book “The Five Love Languages”, it delves into how individuals communicate in their romantic relationships through words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time abd physical touch. To know your love language, you can take a quiz...
How to Add a Touch of Love to Your Living Space
With the love month in full swing, creating a romantic vibe in your home goes beyond adorning it with hearts or the color red. It involves making a space that fosters sentiments of love, warmth, and positivity. Below are some ideas to add a touch of love to your...