It’s that spooky time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner. Pumpkins, black & orange, fun-sized candy bars, cinnamon, candles. Excitement is in the air and getting dressed up and being silly is going to be totally cool and acceptable just for one day. Is your home ready to attract the crowd’s attention? If you’re selling your house, this is an opportune moment to decorate it in a...
by Lex Shan
How To Choose a Filter and When to Replace It There are many benefits to having filters. You can improve your indoor air quality, keep your home clean, lower your energy bill, relieve your allergies, etc. Air contaminants can greatly effect your health--so, stay healthy! With a good filter, you can enjoy better air flow, less Choosing a filter can be a troubling task--which one do I want? Which is...
It is that time of year again...are you ready? It's mid-September! Parents, are you struggling to keep up with packing school lunches, homework help, balancing work life, etc? Perhaps you are having trouble with finding ways to transport your kids around or need to make a solo grocery store run. How will you navigate through the school year smoothly? How will you juggle carpools, sports practices,...
There is no doubt that home ownership requires much maintenance and care. After all, you do spend an abundance of your spare time in your nest. This is where memories are created, where laughter is born, where most people share the most private of conversations. What if that is violated? Do you ever wonder what happens to your home once you leave your sanctuary? Curious as to what happened to...
Tiny Homes Freedom. Mobility. Unique dwellings. What's not to like about tiny homes? Just like with anything in life, there are pros and cons. Thinking of downsizing? Want to live off the grid? Have the urge to explore? Tiny homes are definitely on people's minds--home buyers of all ages are considering this option. What is a Tiny Home and what does it consist of? Generally speaking, tiny...
If you have been shopping around for contractors for your remodeling project, you must have come across some "big picture" contractors. Essentially, they promise they can deliver the bathroom you want as long as you "point and show" them the layout. "I have done so many projects; I get the big picture," they'll say. However, few contractors want you to think in "small pictures." Let me explain. You...
Many of my real estate clients want to renovate or modify their homes to their own liking. In addition to being experts in real estate, we pride ourselves on the depth of our construction and design knowledge. Starting a home renovation is a monumental task. You’re likely not a construction expert, so you can be at a major disadvantage when dealing with contractors. They speak their own language, and...
by Lex Shan
In 2014, just over 1.7 million individuals fell victim to burglary according to the FBI. Sometimes deadbolts and alarm systems just aren't enough to deter thieves. But there are outdoor security measures you can take to prevent property loss at the hands of a burglar. Here are 10 ways you can help protect your home with a well-planned landscape design: Use plant deterrents. Thorny shrubs...
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