Our area is currently experiencing a seller’s market – there are less homes for sale, than interested buyers. This can make it difficult for buyers to break into the housing market; difficult, but not impossible. We have some tips to help you secure a home within your budget – even during a seller’s market. How seller’s markets come to exist: The main metric used when evaluating housing markets is home price appreciation. There are several factors which can influence the price of hom... read more

Your tap water is probably not as clean as you think. We all know that water is essential for survival and maintaining health, but if you’re drinking straight out of the tap, there are some things you should be aware of. When you drink tap water, especially municipal water, there are loads of additives, including beneficial minerals (like magnesium), and harmful contaminants like lead, mercury, pesticides and trace amounts of prescription medications. It can be a witches’ cauldron of potentially harmfu... read more

Is there anything better than relaxing outside during the warm, sunny summer months? We’ve put together 5 tips to make your outdoor space the perfect place to unwind and entertain. You may even increase your home’s value in the process!    A few well placed pops of color can really tie a room together and make it look expensive. You don’t have to spend a fortune, or overhaul your existing furniture to achieve a more cohesive look. Pick up a few outdoor throw pillows , ... read more

Not every home is equipped with a spacious kitchen, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or function! We have some great tips to help maximize any small kitchen. The ceiling is the limit. The extent to which you’ll be able to expand your storage upward will depend upon the amount of cabinetry your kitchen has. That being said, nearly every kitchen can use some amount of wall space. If you have an older home with less cabinets, installing rows of shelves is an excellent way to get ut... read more

According to the National Association of Realtors, for every $100 invested in staging, the potential return is $400! Staged homes not only bring in higher offers, but they normally sell much quicker than their non-staged counterparts. If you’re thinking of listing your home, we would highly recommend at least some level of www. Read on for our top tips to get your home prepped for sale. Keep Decor Neutral. Neutral doesn’t have to mean boring. What we mean is avoid bold, bright colors (this includes st... read more