by Alicia Persson | Aug 31, 2023 | Home Living
How do you fix drafty windows? In the late fall and winter, homes can feel extra chilly when cold air seeps through window cracks. Though replacing old windows with new, energy-efficient ones can improve your energy bills, the cost and time investment of this project...
by Alicia Persson | Aug 29, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Finance, Selling Homes
To fix or not to fix, that is the question every homeowner has when it’s time to sell their home. Investors also want to know what renovations and upgrades are worth their while if they plan to buy and hold real estate. You want to offer a property that has excellent...
by Alicia Persson | Jul 24, 2023 | Home Living
Top Things Homeowners Should Do to Protect Their Property Owning a home can be a lot of work. However, with preventative maintenance and keeping your home in good condition, you can offset a lot of the potential interruptions associated with wear and tear. While some...
by Alicia Persson | Jul 17, 2023 | Home Living
New Tax Breaks For 2023 Home Upgrades Homeownership has a lot of perks including building equity and snagging some of the best homeowner tax credits and deductions. In 2023, the federal government created even more tax deductions for homeowners through...
by Alicia Persson | Jun 27, 2023 | Home Living, New Construction Homes
Is it cheaper to buy a new home or renovate? It depends. In this season of sustained high-interest rates, many homeowners wonder if they should get a new construction home or fix their existing one. Both paths have advantages, disadvantages, and cost considerations....
by Alicia Persson | Jun 9, 2023 | Home Living
How Much Does Exterior Paint Cost? Got worn-out shutters that need some TLC with fresh exterior paint? Or how about sprucing up some tired-looking stucco siding? Whether you need to paint a few areas or cover a whole brick facade, it is important to get good-quality...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 15, 2023 | Home Living, Selling Homes
No matter how large your home is, making more space at home offers many advantages. Not only do you enjoy more room to roam, but you also get some surprising mental health benefits. Decluttering is also a necessary step to take to create stunning listing photos if you...
by Alicia Persson | Mar 3, 2023 | Home Living
Drywall holes: Every home will eventually get them, whether big or small. They may appear when you remove wall decor or move furniture. Thankfully, fixing holes in drywall is a straightforward and cheap DIY repair. This handy skill can save you money on contractors...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 24, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Trends
Energy prices are up everywhere, which isn’t a mood booster at all, especially when the price of food and basics have gone up at the same time. While you can’t control when your energy company decides to sneak up rates, you can be proactive about reducing energy use...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 17, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Trends
By Brett Nelson from Intensify A man cave is a personal space that’s used as a relaxing retreat, a place to spend some time alone or with friends, or to pursue hobbies. The space may be built into a home, such as in a converted garage, a room in the basement, or even...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 15, 2023 | Home Living, Real Estate Education, Selling Homes
With selling season just around the corner, home buyers are meeting with their realtors, prepping their finances, and brainstorming what kind of new home they want. Meanwhile, sellers are sprucing up their homes in hopes of getting top dollar on the market. If...
by Alicia Persson | Feb 6, 2023 | Home Living
efreshing your home with exterior house paint is one of the most affordable DIY projects for homeowners. Whether you need to spruce up some stucco siding, a front porch, or give life to some shutters, a couple of coats of paint can update tired appearances and prep a...
