Archive for the ‘General Tips’ Category

The 7 Worst Habits Homeowners Need to Break Now

Tuesday, February 12th, 2019

Article by: Houselogic Guilty of buying cheap stuff? Pack-ratting? Here’s how to change your ways. Bad habits are so easy to fall into. But in the end, we know they only make us miserable. They’re “the opposite of what makes you happy. They’re what make you miserable,” says M.J. Ryan, author of “Habit Changers: 81…Read More »

7 Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Home Cleaner Longer

Tuesday, October 9th, 2018

Article by: houselogic When cleaning your home, why not do it in such a way that’ll keep your home cleaner with less effort? Here are 7 ways to keep your spring-clean fresh all year long: #1 Use Humidity to Defy Dust Low humidity levels cause static electricity. Not only does static attract dust, it makes…Read More »

Make any Room Feel Bigger With This One Color Trick

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

Article by PPG Q: I HAVE A SMALL BEDROOM AND I WANT TO MAKE IT FEEL BIGGER. HOW CAN I MAKE MY SPACE FEEL BIGGER THAN IT IS WITHOUT HAVING TO REMODEL MY HOME? A: To make a room feel bigger, there are various tricks you can try that don’t require remodeling your home. Often, a room…Read More »

Cleaning Hacks to Help Prevent the Flu

Monday, October 30th, 2017

by CENTURY 21 With the cinnamon-flavored joys of this season come another set of not so pleasant activities. Coughs, sneezes, and stuffy noses are sure to come as the weather cools down and brings the flu season upon us. However, there’s hope. Keeping clean may prevent transmission of the flu, so we’ve provided hacks that…Read More »

Don’t Make These 5 Common Home Buying Mistakes

Wednesday, September 6th, 2017

Article by CENTURY 21 It can be easy to get lost and confused during the home buying process. Proper planning is paramount. It’s also helpful to learn from other people’s mistakes. Here are some of the most common errors people make when shopping for a new home. Not budgeting for everything: Yes, this sounds obvious, but…Read More »

Don’t Fall In Love With A House Before You Are Ready To Fully Commit

Thursday, August 24th, 2017

  Article By Lighter Side Staff Finding the house of your dreams might seem pretty easy. You know what you want and like. You feel like you will know the perfect house when you see it. The minute you find “the one”, it will be love at first sight. It will just feel right, like…Read More »

Q & A With Jessica Kern

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Question: How long does the seller have to respond to my offer? Answer: When we write an offer, we put an expiration date and time on the offer itself.  If the offer has not been accepted, countered, or rejected at the time of expiration, you (the buyer), have the chance to make an offer on…Read More »

Q & A With Jessica Kern

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2016

Question: Should I talk to the bank before looking at homes? Answer: I think it is a great idea to speak with your lender about your home budget before house hunting.  It’s important to know what you are able to afford before you start getting to deep into the hunting.  Also, when you submit an…Read More »

5 Tips for At Home Entertaining

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

Entertaining at home is a great way to get together with friends and family. Going out to dinner or events is fun, but there is something special about hosting at home. Here are five simple ways to set your home up for entertaining. 1. Put appetizers on the coffee table: When the party starts you’ll…Read More »

10 Things People Who Adore Old Homes Think When They First Walk Inside One

Monday, May 9th, 2016

Article provided by LighterSide of Real Estate. View the original article here: http://ow.ly/qs0p3002SE8.  There is a certain mystique to older homes. With each one there is always a veil of mystery to be pulled back with every structure that predates the 1970’s. This mystery has a level of attraction to a certain subset of homeowners. So…Read More »