Everyone talks about “luxury homes”, but what are they, exactly? What defines a home as a luxury home as compared to others? This can be a bit subjective as everyone has different preferential tastes and desires, and it seems arbitrary to define it as the “top 10% most expensive homes on the market.” Other factors […]
Ah, you’re finally home! All the planning, moving, and tear-filled goodbyes are now sliding from focus as your new house, job, neighbors and new LIFE come into view! It’s amazing, breathtaking…and overwhelming. Where do you begin? There’s so many boxes to unpack, people to call, accounts to set up, animals and children to settle in…the […]
The countdown is on – you’ve got four weeks left before you leave your old house and say hello to your new one! This blog post assumes you’re moving a significant distance, as in hours away, and not a few streets over (there would still be a list but a different one!) If you’re moving […]
We all have days, weeks, months or years when we are seriously pressed for time. This could be due to work, family life, stressors such as illness or caring for ill relatives, having young children, being in the middle of a move, or all of the above! There’s no doubt that sometimes life gets extremely […]
Most of us are concerned about the carbon footprint we leave on the earth, but many of us are so busy with careers, parenting, volunteering, and other activities that it becomes a struggle to try to remember exactly what the rules are for which recycling company, how to repurpose something, etc. Fortunately, the good news […]
So, you’ve made the decision to sell, or worse, had no decision but to sell and to sell soon. You want to get the most bang for your buck when it comes to sprucing up the house, but you can’t afford a ton on renovations right now. What can give you some awesome, fast and […]
You’ve found your dream home and it seems to be in the right location for work and school obligations and the price is right! Time to go for it, right? Maybe. But before your sign any papers with star-studded eyes, make sure you take a long hard look at a few things that some people […]
Fall is here, and that means it’s time to throw the windows open and shake out the cobwebs – literally and figuratively. With Christmas coming, that means your chances for company increases, and if your house is on the market, that means a basic level of cleanliness will keep you feeling at peace and not […]
Getting a mortgage loan for your first home may seem to be a daunting task, but remember that millions have done it and continue to do it – it is not impossible, especially if you know what items you will need and can start gathering them so that you aren’t left scrambling at the last […]
When you’re selling a home, chances are, you are a little strapped for cash. You may have had to make some repairs or other updates, and maybe you’ve already had to buy a home elsewhere. The last thing you want to hear is that your home needs some updates for curb appeal. Guess what? Your […]