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Holiday Decor to Inspire You

Holiday Decor to Inspire You

Christmas is just around the corner. Are you in the mood yet? If not, we’ve got some holiday decor ideas to help you get there! Classic Christmas Tree Timeless fir, red ribbon, dazzling lights, Christmas balls and an angel topper - it simply never gets old. Image by...

What You Need To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2020

What You Need To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2020

The American dream doesn’t just happen overnight so you have to be prepared. If you’re considering buying a house in 2020, here are the things you should do now: Talk to a Lender Find out among the many loan programs or mortgage lenders what you can qualify for, what...

5 DIY Home Improvements That You May Be Doing Illegally

5 DIY Home Improvements That You May Be Doing Illegally

Itching to do DIY home improvement projects already? Hold it, as you may want to check to see if you’re violating any state or local laws. Some jobs call for a licensed professional, and at times, you’ll need a building permit. Of course, as a homeowner, it's your...

5 Expert-Approved Tips for Holiday Decorating

5 Expert-Approved Tips for Holiday Decorating

It’s getting colder outside - the holidays are coming, and it’s the time of year to transform your home into a festive wonderland. Decorating for this particular season brings such pleasure. Although sometimes, it can be overwhelming too. But there are ways to make it...

5 Tips for Designing a Home for Persons With Disabilities

5 Tips for Designing a Home for Persons With Disabilities

Designing a home takes on a new meaning when someone in the family has special needs. Function has to be an important consideration to make it easy for every family member. So we must ensure that the house provides the support they need to lead a safe, fuss-free and...

6 Ways to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Feeling Fresh

6 Ways to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Feeling Fresh

Keeping a clean home can be a challenge as it is, but when you are a pet owner, it’s a whole new level of crazy. Your furry friends can make great companions but they sure can leave quite a mess (and stink)! If your household is currently on the verge of becoming a...

Ridiculous Reasons People Cannot Sell Homes

Ridiculous Reasons People Cannot Sell Homes

Is your property starting to gather cobwebs, sitting for ages on the market? There could be several causes for this and those causes can be beyond your control. But there are also reasons a home won’t sell that can make one say “What’s going on?” This may sound a...

Creepy Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Creepy Things a Home Inspector Might Find in Your House

Home inspections can be as spooky as Halloween. There’s nothing more frightening than a home inspector coming into your home and telling you everything that’s wrong with it. That’s why it’s a good idea to have a general understanding of what to look out for: Image...

Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home

Caring for the Most Neglected Parts of Your Home

If your muddy dog suddenly runs inside the house, you wipe the dirt up. If the trash is full, you take it out. We all know how to care and keep our homes clean, but let’s face it -- there are areas in the house that we tend to forget. We get it — life happens, you’re...

Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property

Things To Look Out For When Viewing A Property

Are you thinking of buying a home? Aside from the things you need to prepare before making a purchase, you also need to prepare some questions and mental notes when looking around for a home. Here are some important considerations when buying a house in California....

Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)

Smart Gadgets We Are Loving Right Now (and You Will Too!)

Our homes may not look as futuristic as the ones in The Jetsons yet, but we sure have gone far, and technology continues to evolve rapidly. Now, almost everything in your home can be connected through WIFI. Our application of robotics and artificial intelligence keeps...

Selling a Home to Buy One

Selling a Home to Buy One

Purchasing a home now will give you an opportunity to get the lowest mortgage rates in history. You may be thinking of making a transition—to a bigger home, to a retirement home, or to a different neighborhood among other things. And perhaps, you may be wondering if...

Life After Coronavirus: How Will the Pandemic Affect Our Homes?

Life After Coronavirus: How Will the Pandemic Affect Our Homes?

After spending most of our time at home for over a year now, and even though we’re slowly going back to normal again, we can’t help but wonder what life would be like beyond lockdown. Let’s peruse together and wonder what ‘normal’ life will be like in our homes after...

Choosing the Right Paint Finish

Choosing the Right Paint Finish

Updating your home with a coat of paint will bring a new vibe and freshen up the home without hurting your wallet too much. Colors give the effect and ambiance to your home but have you ever put any thought into the sheen of the paint itself? Some paint finishes...

Real Estate 101: Home Appraisal vs. Valuation

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

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

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.  ...