Winter winter can be extremely unsafe. Snow, ice, and slushy roads are breeding grounds for vehicle crashes and collisions. If you have to travel during the winter, it’s important to prepare your car for the journey. Here are four driving safety tips to hep you prepare for unpredictable weather conditions during the coldest months of the year. 1. Prepare your vehicle. Stash an ice scraper, snow shovel, and sand/salt in your car. This way, you’ll be well prepared for winter’s arrival. Check out the conditions of your tires, and see if you need to replace them. You might be hesitant […]
5 Reasons to Sell Your Home This Holiday Season
People will generally tell you that selling your home during the holidays is a terrible idea. However, it works out really well for some of the brave souls that take a chance and go against the grain! Selling during the holiday season has some unexpected perks. Here are four reasons to sell your home before the year is over. 1. Winter sales happen fast. Did you know that you’re more likely to sell your home in the winter than any other season? This doesn’t mean you’ll immediately get your home off the market, but it does mean you can […]
Ready to Make Some Home Improvements? Follow This Annual Schedule For The Best Results
Once you become a homeowner, your to-list grows exponentially. There’s always something to be repaired or improved. However, certain times of the year are better to tackle particular projects. Below is an easy-to-follow home improvement schedule. January: Clean your rugs and carpets. It might not seem wise to do this when the weather is cold, but flooring gets extremely dirty during the winter. Waiting until the spring to remove dirt and stains can make the grime harder to remove. February: Paint a few rooms. When the weather is chilly and brisk, it’s the perfect time to tackle an indoor project. […]
5 Easy Tips For Fall Staging Success
There are several benefits to selling your home in the fall. There’s less competition, sellers are more eager negotiate and make a deal, and you can portray your property as the perfect place for a potential buyer to celebrate the holidays with their family. Here are five simple ways to stage your home during the autumn months. 1. Add festive lights to your decor. The daylight hours are decreasing, and the nights are expanding. This is wonderful for sellers, because rooms with plenty of light appear larger and more welcoming. Before a showing or open house, turn on every single […]
4 Tips for Hiring a Home Service Professional
Finding the right person to landscape your yard, fix your broken toilet, or install your garage door opener takes time. But it’s worth it to thoroughly research the matter and find a talented, knowledgeable professional. Before you hire someone, invest time and energy into the matter by checking each professional’s credentials and requiring a written contract. Here are four tips that will help you avoid any problems. 1. Double check their credentials. Ask for copies of their license and insurance cards, and make sure the information they give you is up-to-date. Ask for references, and actually follow up with them. […]
4 Surprising Facts About Home Renovations
The finished product of a home renovation looks so fantastic that it’s hard to imagine the ways they can go horribly wrong. But before you reap the rewards of your hard work, you’ll probably hit a few bumps in the road. Here are four surprising facts about home renovations. 1. You might need to get a permit. Each city has its own rules and regulations, but most major work (such as taking down walls and updating plumbing) will require a permit. Unfortunately, acquiring a permit isn’t a simple task. You need to figure out exactly which permits you need and […]
4 Ways to Find Your Perfect Neighborhood
Buyers tend to focus on the house and only the house. Does it have enough bedrooms? An updated kitchen? Plenty of storage space? And while these things are important to consider, evaluating the entire neighborhood during a home search is equally as important. Here are four ways to find your perfect neighborhood. 1. Prioritize the vibe. Are you looking for a quiet, suburban cul-de-sac full of minivans? Or an active, walkable, urban neighborhood? Searching for your ideal vibe can improve your chances of neighborhood satisfaction. Don’t know where to start? The internet is a great place to begin! Search around […]
4 Tips to Rent Out Your Home
Have you ever thought about renting out your basement, vacant bedroom, or your entire home? Have you ever considered that it might be a good source of income? If this sounds like a feasible option, here are four steps to get you started. 1. Choose the correct tenants. Most single-family homeowners enjoy the fact that they don’t have to worry about noise or awkward hallway encounters from anyone else. So, when you decide to rent out your home, living with tenants will probably feel foreign at first. Because of this, it’s important to pick the right tenants. If you’re eager […]
Home Buyers: 3 Signs You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent
Twenty years ago, consumers had to connect with a real estate agent in order to access listing information and historical data. Today, the internet enables consumers to do much of the work themselves, including conducting research, looking for potential homes, and attending open houses. Despite the massive quantity of information available at our fingertips, home shoppers still shouldn’t try to complete the process alone. And if you have a demanding medical career that requires the majority of your time, why would you deny assistance? Real estate agents provide a depth of market knowledge you can’t get from Google, and they’re […]
8 Safety Tips for Living Alone
Living alone has major benefits. You have total control of the TV remote. You have sole access to the bathroom. And you can wear whatever you want, whenever you want. However, there are also some major drawbacks. Security is the biggest one. Unfortunately, living along makes you a target for home invasion. And it makes sense. When you’re solo, you’re seen as more vulnerable. Most people don’t have time to set up an elaborate security system. But there are small steps you can take to deter criminal activity in and around your house. Here are eight ways to increase the […]