Going green for your home’s upgrades is no longer a trend. Buyers are looking for homes with energy-efficient and cost-saving features. A recent NAR (National Association of Realtors®) survey revealed that 68% of buyers want an environmentally friendly home; 46% would pay an extra $1,000 to $9,999 on a home with green features. Use these energy-saving tips to get your house lean and green. … [Read more...] about Use These Energy Saving Tips to Get Your House Lean and Green
Give Your Mom the Gift of Time (and Home Improvement)
Breakfast in bed is always a treat, but there are other ways to make your mom happy on Mother's Day. This year, give your mom the gift of time, and home improvement. Make her life a little easier by crossing off some to-dos on her list. These tasks don't take a lot of DIY skills,, so grab your cleaning supplies and a couple of tools and show your mom how much you appreciate all she's done for you. … [Read more...] about Give Your Mom the Gift of Time (and Home Improvement)
Increase the Value of Your Home With These 5 Tasks
Today's homebuyers expect more than ever, so, as a homeowner, what can you do to increase the likelihood that your home won't linger long on the market? Focusing on the right home features is important. Dr. Jessica Lautz, Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says, "They want homes to look beautiful in photos they see online, have great curb appeal as they drive up, and look beautiful once they walk inside." … [Read more...] about Increase the Value of Your Home With These 5 Tasks
Here Are The Hottest Houseplants for 2021
Yes, houseplants have made a huge comeback. Many of us remember the dusty Philodendrons of our childhood that rested in hanging, macramé-inspired baskets. But just like every comeback, indoor plants offer new spins on our old favorites. Here are the hottest houseplants for 2021. … [Read more...] about Here Are The Hottest Houseplants for 2021
Upgrade Your Landscape: 5 Quick Tips to Help You Sell
It's no secret that one of the first things a potential home buyer notices is curb appeal. Don't underestimate your home's landscaping when it comes to attracting buyers. Begin the process of cleaning up your landscaping about a month before you begin showing your house. Here are a few things to keep in mind - to upgrade your landscape: 5 quick tips to help you sell. … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Landscape: 5 Quick Tips to Help You Sell