Marketplace Homes Blog

Welcome to the official blog of Marketplace Homes, where we discuss everything relevant to real estate, including market trends, new construction homes, investments, buying and selling homes, home living, and what's happening in our company!
How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

With the temperatures plummeting outside, making your home more energy efficient can keep you more comfortable indoors. Though the easiest way to get an energy-efficient home is to buy a new construction home that’s up to code, you can still make your current home...
On-Trend Interior Paint Colors For 2023

On-Trend Interior Paint Colors For 2023

Fashion goes in cycles, and the trendiest paint colors for 2023 will also become part of our cultural legacy. Home decor has always reflected the overall spirit and values of the times—from perfectly pink mid-century kitchens to the iconic wood paneling of the late...
DIY Chronicles: How to Install a Faucet Yourself

DIY Chronicles: How to Install a Faucet Yourself

Knowing how to install a faucet can put money back in your pocket. It’s one of the ways property owners can save on home repair and improvement. Home repairs can strike when you least expect them. When you have a leaky faucet, you can spend more on water bills and...
3 Fun Halloween Decorations

3 Fun Halloween Decorations

Boo! Spooky season is here — and so are Halloween decorations! If you’re one of the many people who love to decorate for Halloween, you know it’s prime time to make your home the most impressive one on the street. Maybe your HOA has a decoration contest, or you...
Top 10 Cheap Home Improvements

Top 10 Cheap Home Improvements

Knowing the top home improvement ideas matter when you want the most bang for your buck. Making your home look better is important for homeowners, landlords, and anyone who just wants to be proud of their property. Sometimes, life keeps us too busy to commit to...
Your Guide to the Best Housewarming Games

Your Guide to the Best Housewarming Games

Looking for a guide for the best housewarming games? You’ve come to the right place! Hosting a housewarming party with housewarming games is a great way to meet new neighbors and reconnect with friends and family after a lengthy buying process. If this wasn’t...
What Upgrades Increase Home Value?

What Upgrades Increase Home Value?

10 Upgrades That Increase Home Value Upgrades that increase home value are doubly rewarding. There’s something satisfying about a makeover, especially when it involves a home renovation. The massive influx of “fix and flip” shows on TV is just one example of how much...
Does Your Home Have New Year’s Resolutions?

Does Your Home Have New Year’s Resolutions?

When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, most of us think about getting healthy and changing habits. Everyone’s ready for a new “me” come the new year, but what about your home? Unless you’ve recently purchased a new construction home, your property most likely needs...
Paint Colors For The Kitchen, Living Room & More

Paint Colors For The Kitchen, Living Room & More

As a new year is already underway, you may be itching to change something in your home design plans. New decor, landscaping, and furniture orientation can temporarily change a space, but if you’re really looking to spice things up, you need to update your paint...
10 Ways to Prepare Your New Home for Hurricane Season

10 Ways to Prepare Your New Home for Hurricane Season

With the hurricane season underway, you want to make sure your new home is well protected and ready to brave the high winds and torrential downpour that comes your way. Your new construction home may already be covered to a certain degree against hurricanes if you...
8 Summer Iced Tea Recipes to Try

8 Summer Iced Tea Recipes to Try

You’re out chilling on your lovely new patio. Maybe you’ve just finished a long day of gardening. It’s a hot day, and you think to yourself: “Wow, I could use a nice iced tea right now.” There’s nothing like sitting in your brand-new backyard and enjoying a cold glass...