Mys is a nordic design trend hailing from Sweden and means "coziness." Its essential philosophy is to use interior design to create a lifestyle practice of deep comfort and appreciation. More than mere decoration, mys embodies a lifestyle built around work-life balance. Examples include cuddling up with a good book, sharing time with friends, or having a leisurely meal. Learn more about "mys" and how to use it in your home: … [Read more...] about What is “Mys” and How to Use it in Your Home
Ways to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather
With winter right around the corner and the threat of extreme weather becoming more commonplace, it's time to make sure your home is buttoned up tight. And there is no better time to focus your energy on winter prep than right now--in the fall season. Which naturally leads to thoughts about weather. With that said, here are ways to prepare your home for extreme weather: … [Read more...] about Ways to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather
Ways to Avoid Deal Cancellations
Owning a home has many advantages, such as being able to call your own shots and building equity over time. After all, it's a foundational part of the American Dream. But it can also be expensive, especially when it comes to maintenance and repairs. Meanwhile, would-be homeowners are being further spooked with high interest rates, high property taxes, expensive insurance and an uncertain employment market. As such, many buyers are priced out of the market altogether or choosing to sit on the sidelines in the hope that prices will ratchet down. In today's market dynamics, renting often makes more sense than buying. Recent statistics show that almost 15% of pending home sales fell through in the month of June alone. A good number of buyers are choosing to back out of deals as they sense a … [Read more...] about Ways to Avoid Deal Cancellations
9 Great Things Agents Love About the Fall Market
Hopefully home sales were brisk during the spring sell season, despite the fact that the current real estate market has been described as "frozen." The good news is that there's still time to make your mark for the year as fall approaches. Fall can be a surprising "sweet spot" for many agents. Here are 9 great things about the fall market: … [Read more...] about 9 Great Things Agents Love About the Fall Market
Healthy Ways to Wrap Up Your Summer
For most of us, August marks the last month of summer even though fall doesn't officially begin until September 22nd. But did you know that August is also National Wellness Month? On that note, here are some ideas on healthy ways to wrap up your summer: … [Read more...] about Healthy Ways to Wrap Up Your Summer