Finding Your Way Home
There are a large number of Americans struggling right now because of the effects of COVID-19. There’s no question the economy has taken a hit and, in turn, a lot of families have had to pay the price financially as well.
However, if you own a home, one of the options to help reduce your monthly payments and save money is to refinance your home loan, and with this changing market, refinancing is certainly something to consider. This process won’t be for everyone, but it’s a good first step to t...
Creating a clutter-free environment is the first step in alleviating stress within the home. An easy place to begin this process is your dresser! It is easy to throw things on top and allow a mess to grow over time. However, this unintentional storage place soon begins to turn your bedroom from a place of relaxation into yet another room that needs cleaning. Creating a functional organization structure on your dresser will allow you to still have a place to throw your various odds and ends, prov...
Are you looking for ways to mix up your daily routine during quarantine? Here are some ideas for things you can do around the house that you may not have thought of yet to quell feelings of boredom.
Make tie-dye place settings
You’ve most likely seen people tie-dying sweatpants and T-shirts left and right, but it doesn’t stop there! For funky place settings that you can use for future parties, or, heck, even now for dinner, turn to this family tie-dye project that kids will love.
Bake somethin...
Take a deep breath. Is the air inside your home stuffy? Don't delay: Open a window and let fresh air and sunlight into your quarantined space. It won't just help make your place smell better and feel fresher, it can also make your home healthier. And it may just help elevate your mood in these stressful times.
With a pandemic raging, the Centers for Disease Control recommends all households "increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning." This call for fresh air is in add...
Do you have an indoor cat who likes to stare out the windows and longs to be outside? Then an indoor cat garden is just what your home needs to bring the outdoors in for your curious critter!
Planter
When looking for the right planter, search for one that is tall enough for your cat’s head to reach the plants, but also small enough so that there isn’t room for your cat to try and use it as a litter box or walk in it and make a mess. A window box planter is a good option.
Garden so...
When making dinner yourself or driving somewhere to get food isn’t an option, it can be much easier to order a meal, and have it delivered to your door. Below are six of the best delivery apps you should download on your phone, whether you have IOS or Android.
DoorDash
This free app allows you to search by the food item, rating, price, delivery time, and dietary restrictions (such as vegetarian). DoorDash also has groups of stores made up for you to choose from, including their national partner...
As a home seller, staging your home is an important step in the selling/buying process and can have a significant impact on how quickly and for what price your home sells. Asking your REALTOR® to help you create a plan for staging your home is an essential part of the process.
Follow our home staging checklist below:
General Checklist:
Reduce the number of family photos throughout your home. Use scented items to create an inviting smell in your home. Bad odors can deter some buyers. Clean all...
