Savory turkey, delicious mashed potatoes, and all kinds of mouth-watering dishes are calling your name. So is hosting or attending another open house worth passing up a slice of pumpkin pie? Not many people are going to leave the Thanksgiving dinner table to run out and look at for-sale homes. Nor are many people…
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9 Ways to Make an Old Home Feel New
Whether you are planning on selling your home, looking to buy an older house or are looking for a few ways to give new life to your home, here are 9 easy tips on how to give your house fresh facelift. 1. Clean or Replace Carpets Transform the room by making the space…
Empty Nesters; Tips for Downsizing
According to AARP, for the next 18 years, baby boomers will be turning 65 at a rate of about 8,000 a day. This means that a large portion of American homeowners will be reaching retirement age and will have to start thinking about the next phase in their life. Part of this next phase may…
5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Whether you have just moved into your new home or have been a homeowner for a while, hosting a holiday party is stressful. You want to impress your guests and the last thing you need is a problem you can’t fix. Imagine you’re preparing to host your holiday party, and you’re past the point of…
America Recycles Day – November 15th
November 15th is America Recycles Day. This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the monetary, energy and resource savings provided by recycling. This is also a great way to improve education about what is recycled and motivate people to recycle more. Since the first ARD in 1997, recycling has continued to grow across the nation….
Pre-qualification vs. Pre-approval
There has been some confusion among those looking to buy a home and qualify for a mortgage loan regarding the difference between a mortgage pre-approval vs a pre-qualification letter. Indeed, they sound pretty similar, so hearing these terms before or during the hectic time while considering buying can only add to the confusion for novice…
Preparing for Winter
Winter weather is on its way! Whether you are preparing to sell or purchase a home, it is important to keep your house warm throughout the winter months (especially if you have showings). However, keeping your home warm can be costly. Here are a few tips on how to winterize your home without breaking the…
7 Things to Avoid Before Purchasing a Home
If you have been approved for a mortgage for your next home, you might be assuming you can breathe easy now and concentrate on packing. Not quite yet though. While most of your hard work of building a good credit profile and gathering savings for a down payment and closing costs is behind you, it’s important to…
20 Moving Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier
Moving from one house to another can be stressful and exciting all at the same time. Staying organized, making lists, and planning ahead make the whole process a lot easier, but so does having a few handy packing tips and tricks up your sleeve! 1. Make a Packing Supplies Basket Put together all of…
Living In Your Home While It Is For Sale
You have decided it is time to move and put your house on the market. You have made a big decision, congratulations! When the for-sale sign is placed on your lawn, dozens of interested buyers and real estate agents will be trudging in and out of your entire house. You will have unfamiliar people examining…
9 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon
We were probably right to abandon many hallmarks of yesterday’s home, but maybe we should reconsider these 9 once-popular features for their practicality. Dutch Doors Source: http://goo.gl/nKoPQZ Popular with the 18th-century Dutch settlers of New York and New Jersey. Dutchdoors are split horizontally in the middle; open just the top to keep out animals while letting in light and…
Shut the Front Door
What is the first thing a visitor sees when they visit and the last thing they see when they leave? Your front door and entryway of course! First impressions count. Therefore if you are selling your house, hosting a dinner, having family over for the holidays, etc, you should take some time to spruce up…

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