5 Ways To Prepare For Summer Break - Spring is already here and summer is just around the corner - are you ready? Summer will bring higher temperatures, kids out of school, non-stop events, and possibly even vacation time! Here are 5 ways to help you prepare for summer break this year.
Clean out your closets: Pull all winter clothing and accessories out of your closets and assess the situation. What can you pack up until next winter? What can you give to your local donation center? Make a few swift decisions; dry clean what you must, and pack up winter clothing until … (2 comments)
When you’re thinking of moving into a new home, you are often faced with two choices - purchase a move-in ready home, or a fixer upper. Asking yourself which option is best for you is the first step, You need to weigh your pros and cons before determining which choice is right for you. Here are ways to determine whether or not a fixer upper is right for you, and what to look for if you determine that is it a good option.
Financial Situation You need to determine your current financial … (3 comments)
tips: Price War: Tips For Pricing Your Home Right in 2015
- 03/12/15 02:54 AM
Price War: Tips For Pricing Your Home Right in 2015 – Pricing your home for the market can be a tricky task. You don’t want to set the price too high and detract buyers, but at the same time, you don’t want to set the price too low and lose money. It’s essential to come up with an appropriate price for your home when putting it on the market, and we've come up with several tips to help with this process.
Use Online Calculators – This is a good place to start your process. Online calculators are free, simple and quick … (2 comments)
tips: How to Keep Your Granite Counters Clean
- 02/19/15 12:24 AM
How to Keep Your Granite Counters Clean Granite countertops are a highly-coveted feature in a home that is a big plus with buyers. Who doesn’t love the look of a beautiful granite counter? The issue with granite as a hard surface is that it can be difficult to clean – you don’t want to damage the material or use harsh cleaners where you prepare your food, but you want to make sure your counters are clean and stay shiny. Whether you got them for the first time or you’re looking for a great way to keep them in top shape, … (2 comments)
tips: 5 Apps to Help You Prepare for Tax Season
- 02/05/15 12:20 AM
5 Apps to Help You Prepare for Tax Season- Does the word “taxes” automatically fill you with dread? Taxes can be stressful and, if you’re not organized or prepared, a downright nightmare (especially if you do them yourself). Even if you hire a professional to do your taxes, a shoebox stuffed full of receipts isn’t exactly helpful in making the process smooth. Thankfully, technology such as smartphone apps is making staying organized and on top of your financial information easier than ever.
Below are a few of our favorite apps to make doing your taxes a little bit easier. Best … (1 comments)
tips: Pros and Cons of FSBO
- 01/22/15 01:37 AM
Pros and Cons of FSBO - Once you’ve deciding to sell your home, some choose to work with a real estate professional and some choose to sell “For Sale By Owner” or FSBO. Ultimately, you don’t have to sell your home using a real estate professional but there are definitely pros and cons of selling your home FSBO. Here are a few to help you decide the right path for you…
Pros of Selling a Home FSBO: Save Money - You won’t have to pay 2 real estate agents. Instead you will only be in charge of paying the agent of the buyer … (2 comments)
What you will need: -Silver spoon -Metal primer spray paint -Silver spray paint -Hand held drill -Drill bit (for metal) -Craft glue -Decorative gems -Ribbon
Prime the spoon first before spray-painting the entire surface, front and back, with the silver spray paint. Using the craft glue place the decorative gems in any way you like, get creative! Last, drill a small hole in the handle of the spoon so that you can tie a ribbon to hang it on the tree.
Sparkling Christmas Banner No need to spend the money on … (2 comments)
tips: 10 Tips To Cut Energy Costs This Winter
- 12/10/14 04:20 AM
10 Tips To Cut Energy Costs This Winter – Winter is on its way! It always seems to creep up on us faster than we would like. The days are getting shorter, colder and sometimes more expensive. However, they don’t have to be as expensive this year. There are a few things you can do this winter to cut your energy costs.
Unplug everything Don’t leave your electronics on standby or plugged in. You can not only cut your energy bill this winter, but all year round by doing this. Heat the rooms you use Close off, or even seal, the vents in … (4 comments)
tips: How To: Winterize Your Garden
- 12/03/14 05:12 AM
It is that time of year again! Everyone is winterizing their cars, boats, and homes but some people might be neglecting their gardens. You can protect your garden in the wintertime with just a little extra work. Go through this checklist so that your flowers will survive the harsh cold but you can bet your garden will produce beautiful flowers in the spring.
Plan ahead Before you even begin to winterize your garden there are a few things to stock up on. -Plant covers -Old sheets (to protect flowers from snow) -Mulch -Old newspaper -Plant ties -Plastic for trees -Sawdust, sand, perlite or … (5 comments)
Thanksgiving is a great time of year to gather the family and try something new. When it comes to this particular holiday, there are a few staple items that you can’t go without - turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc. But what do you do when you want to change it up a little? Here are 10 Thanksgiving appetizers to make for your holiday gatherings this year.
Hummus + Pita For the healthy food lovers in the bunch, enjoy some hummus with veggies and pita before you dig in to … (2 comments)
tips: 5 Powerful Questions To Ask A Real Estate Agent Before Selling
- 11/13/14 04:08 AM
5 Powerful Questions To Ask A Real Estate Agent Before Selling Your Home - Before selecting your next real estate agent, make sure to read this article. Here are 5 questions you should ask your next agent before you hire them to help you sell your home…
How long have you been selling real estate? Why is this one important? Experience is key. When hiring a real estate pro to help you sell your home they will be helping you stage, price, market, negotiate terms and more to help you sell your home. This comes with experience and it’s important to know what … (2 comments)
tips: 5 Ways to Make a Small Living Room Look Bigger
- 11/13/14 03:02 AM
No one wants a cluttered home or to feel like they have a small living space, right? Especially if you are house hunting, you want more space for your money. If you have a small room in your home or want to make your rooms appear bigger than they are, here are 5 tips for you...
Floor To Ceiling Curtains To make the ceilings appear to be taller, hang your curtains higher than the windows. By putting rod higher than the window itself, you give the illusion that the windows and ceiling are bigger and higher than they really … (5 comments)
Every couple years, people tend to change up the look of their homes. Now a days, the modern look is being more and more popular, and the first thing people tend to update is the kitchen. Modern kitchens are all the rage and don’t have to be an expensive overhaul. Here are 5 ways to make your kitchen look modern.
Sleek Surfaces
Sleek surfaces, like countertops and cabinets, make a big difference when it comes to the modern kitchen. They are the first things people notice when they walk into the … (7 comments)
tips: How to Create a Timeline for the Home Selling Process
- 09/22/14 06:11 AM
How to Create a Timeline for the Home Selling Process- Knowing when you should be at a certain point in the home selling process can be stressful. It requires a plan and a timeline to know when tasks should be getting done. Check out some of these ideas to make your own timelines for the home selling process. 12 Weeks out -Decide on an asking price. Research what other homes in the area are selling for. -Make sure you have the title, deed, and survey of the home ready when you are ready to sell. -Determine all of the improvements … (4 comments)
tips: How to Buy a Home That Fits Your Family
- 09/19/14 04:01 AM
How to Buy a Home That Fits Your Family When searching for a new home, it’s important to think not just of your current needs, but what you and your family will need in the future. A smaller home may work for you now, but you may need more space if you’re considering expanding your family or will have growing children in the coming years. So how do you buy a house that suits your needs? We've outlined some helpful tips and questions to ask to get you started and find the perfect home for your family.
Here are our tips … (5 comments)
tips: How to Calculate Mortgage Payments
- 09/08/14 02:30 AM
How to Calculate Mortgage Payments- It is important to calculate your mortgage payments to understand exactly what you owe and how your loan is being paid down. The easiest and least time consuming is to use a Mortgage Calculator. Ask your Realtor if they have one available or check out the option below.
You can use the mortgage calculator to help determine how much you can afford and to even see the the effects of adding extra payments and how it will effect the payoff date! This is a convenient tool to help you pay off your loans.
5 DIY Backyard Projects - The weather is still beautiful and now is the perfect time to start a backyard DIY project! You don’t need to spend a ton of time or money to complete these fun and DIY projects. Check out our favorite backyard updates that anyone can do below:
1. Backyard theatre - For under $10, you can create a projection screen theatre in your backyard! By using a white bed sheet for the screen, this is an inexpensive way to spend a fun summer evening.
2. Mason jar outdoor lights - Does your backyard need some mood lighting? Try using old jars and … (4 comments)
tips: Why August Is The Perfect Time To Buy A Home In Connecticut
- 08/11/14 04:08 AM
Why August Is The Perfect Time To Buy A Home In Connecticut - This is always a struggle, right? “When should I start looking for a new home?” “When should I put my home on the market?” These are common questions that we as real estate agents get often. Finding the right time to buy or sell is like a puzzle. Depending on what you want and need, the advice you receive may be different than someone else. But if you are looking to buy a home in the month of August, here are a few reasons why this is a good idea… … (3 comments)
tips: How To Find The Perfect Water Front Property In Connecticut
- 07/24/14 03:21 AM
How To Find The Perfect Water Front Property In Connecticut - House hunting can be such a fun process. You get to explore different areas of the city, get to know different neighborhoods, and even get decorating inspiration. When it comes to searching for a waterfront property, the game changes a little bit. In some cases, there are more things to consider when buying a waterfront home. Here are a few tips to help you find the perfect waterfront home… Narrow Your Search - Talk with your real estate agent and get to know your options when it comes to waterfront homes. What neighborhoods should you be … (2 comments)
Homeowners: Should You Remodel or Refinance?- To remodel or to refinance? That is the question. This has been a long-debated question that brings about many others. Should I wait to refinance my home until my remodeling is complete? What if I want to use some of that money to fund my remodeling? Maybe I should get a construction loan, finish the improvement projects, and then refinance both of my mortgages? Relax, take a deep breath, and before you drive yourself crazy thinking that it’s either refinancing or remodeling, remember that you can do refinancing and remodeling.
Sure, you could shop around for an equity loan … (3 comments)
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