4 Tips for Refinishing Your Basement

You probably have an idea of your perfect basement fixed in your head, but there are many decisions that go into achieving the space you’re envisioning. What are some commonly overlooked dos and don’ts that you should know before you begin to finish or refinish your basement? 1. Assess Structural Issues Before You Begin If … Continued

Choosing Today’s Hardwood Flooring

Dark and glamorous – no hard decisions here. As a house flipper, ensuring my renovated properties look great is very important to me. I love walking into homes with hardwood floors. From bamboo to cork to parquet, oak, pine, and mahogany, wood floors give an immediate feeling of quality and luxury. There are seemingly endless … Continued

Should You Lend To Your House Buyer with Seller Financing?

Question: My husband and I plan to enter a continuing care retirement home next year. We have certificates of deposit maturing next year which will be enough to pay the home’s initial “upstart” fee, and we have paid off our home mortgage. We believe we can sell our present home for approximately $500,000. Several people … Continued

7 Easy DIY Updates You Can Do Over The Weekend

House giving you a little of the sad face? You don’t have to overhaul the whole thing to make it feel fresh. Nor do you have to take out a new loan. With a little effort and a few bucks, you can breathe some new air into your home this weekend. Redo your floors Not … Continued

9 Ideas Eliminate Kitchen Congestion

  Rubbing elbows with chefs isn’t always a boon. Consider circulation pathways for a kitchen that lets everyone work in comfort When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, it’s tempting to try to squeeze in all of the latest and greatest appliances and gadgets – and enough cabinetry to contain them all. But unless … Continued

What to Ask Before Starting Any Home Remodel

What to Ask Before Starting Any Home Remodel   Thinking of remodeling your home? A home remodel can be a great way to upgrade your home so that it includes all the features that you have been dreaming of; it is also a major project that should not be undertaken on a whim. Before you … Continued

Homeowner’s Summer Maintenance Checklist

New season. New tasks. As summer approaches, make sure your home is set with this home maintenance checklist. Inspect Your Air ConditionerAs temperatures warm, you’ll want to stay cool. And in order to enjoy the benefits of cooled-air you’ll need to make sure that your air conditioner is running properly. Throughout the winter and spring … Continued

4 Easy Patio Makeovers

Summer is the perfect time of year to be outside with family and friends. The cold weather, snow and rain are gone, and you see bright, sunny days ahead of you. If you’re getting ready for a season full of pool parties and barbecues, here’s everything you need to make your patio look great:  Update … Continued

How to Increase Your Home’s Value 3 Easy Ways

We all want to make sure that our homes not only holds its value, but increases over time as well. That way if needs were to change or a move were in order, the home could be sold for a profit, making the move that much easier. Here are a few very simple, quick, ways … Continued