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Navigating the Summer Housing Market: What You Need to Know
Want to sell your home this year and worried that you missed the Spring market? Don’t worry at all! While the summer market in many areas has lower overall real estate activity as compared to Spring, hiring an experienced real estate agent means you won’t notice the difference. The summer real estate season typically refers... Read More
6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE STAND OUT
6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE STAND OUT In certain neighborhoods, homes can start to blend together and look like carbon copies of one another. Don’t let your home blend into the crowd. There are some simple and attractive ways to make sure your home stands out on its street or in its neighborhood. When... Read More
19 Ways to Save on Your Home Remodel
19 Ways to Save on Your Home Remodel If you’ve weighed your options, and have decided it’s better to remodel your home, here are our tips. 1. Increase Efficiency, Not Size If you can reorganize and equip your kitchen for maximum utility, you may not need to blow out the walls to gain square footage.... Read More
10 Sneaky Tricks to Make Your Living Room Look Expensive
Next to the kitchen, the living room is arguably the most important room in the home. True to its name, it’s where life happens. It’s where guests gather, where you spend lazy evenings by the fire (or basking in the soft glow of Netflix—no judgment here), and, in most floor plans, one of the first spaces you see upon entering your... Read More
How Are You Passing the Time at Home Right Now?
Share your thoughts about how you are coping with stress and staying grateful during this difficult time Staying calm hasn’t been easy lately. With the evolving cycle of coronavirus news, many of us are oscillating between serious worry and outright panic. We’re concerned about our loved ones, our neighbors, our community — and wonder if... Read More
15 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON A HOME RENOVATION
15 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON A HOME RENOVATION Whether your budget is big or small, the cost of a home renovation can quickly get out of control! I’ve gone through two budget-friendly kitchen renovations in the past three years, so I wanted to share some tips that can help you achieve and manage a... Read More
To-Dos: Your August Home Checklist
Things to Check Off Your List in an Hour or Less 1. Clean and store summer gear. Once the last beach day is behind you, take the time to clean out the buckets, shovels, and boogie boards so they’re fresh and clean for next year. Toss out cracked or broken toys, and shop end-of-season sales to... Read More
7 Organizing Tasks to Help You Get the Most Out of Summer
For many of us, social engagements were sparse over the past year. With vaccines now readily available, guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing have been relaxed. Many of us are cautiously optimistic that this summer will resemble a more typical year. We may be eager to travel, entertain and enjoy outdoor activities again. The... Read More
How To Find the Best Mortgage Rates
Looking for the best mortgage rates? A great place to start is a mortgage calculator, which lets you estimate your monthly house payment and get a better sense of how much house you can afford. Armed with that knowledge, you can narrow your home search and find the right mortgage—and the best rates. Buying a... Read More
The Best Time to Buy a House in Idaho
The Best Time to Buy a House in Idaho Idaho has a booming economy and a rapidly climbing housing market. Timing the market can be tricky when looking to purchase a home, but plenty of options can be found during the spring buying season throughout the state. In winter there are deals to be found.... Read More