If you want to buy your dream house, you'll likely need to submit a competitive offer from the get-go. That way, you can boost the likelihood of receiving a "Yes" from a home seller and proceed along the homebuying journey. Putting together a competitive homebuying proposal can be simple. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help...

Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...

When it’s time to buy a new home, you’ll hear a lot about the importance of location. How can you choose a place? Whether you’re moving around the corner or across the country, there are a few essential things that you should know in order to select the best place for you to live. Read on for some questions...

The first few years in your new home feel like heaven. Everything looks so sleek and shiny, but after some time you start to discover some quirks. Most are nothing to fret about, but there are some signs that pop up that shouldn't be overlooked, such as electrical glitches in the home. Not every electrical problem is dire,...

Photo by Sharon Ang via PixabayOne of the best parts of the holidays is the wonderful food we get to overindulge on. It's always fun to have a big, multi-course feast, with the delicious tradition of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, coleslaw, and some kind of pie -- especially pumpkin or chocolate cream pie -- or...

Image by Tracy Adams from Unsplash Winter can be both a beautiful and dreaded season for homeowners. It often arrives with various weather challenges that may affect your home. Snow, ice, cold temperatures, and other harsh elements can cause problems in your house or impact your energy bills if you are not prepared. If you are new to...

Spring may be the time for an annual cleaning marathon, but tackling some specific maintenance and cleaning chores in the fall ensures your home is in ideal condition before cooler weather arrives. This time of year is the best time to put your summer things away and pull out your cooler weather pieces, from flannel sheets and down...

If you don’t have a dedicated playroom space in your home, you may feel as though toys and children have taken over. Toys, games, stuffed animals, coloring books, and crayons may be all over the house if children don’t have their own space to play. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are a few options that you...

If you are looking for a turnkey condo with everything on one floor, look no further! This beautiful, 2-bedroom, 2 full bath, condo offers an open floor plan with neutral d~cor and natural sunlight. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee on the private patio. The kitchen has all SS appliances with lots of cabinets and storage space, and there is a first-floor laundry. The master bedroom includes a full bath with a walk-in closet. Some other features include a one car attached garage and common pool. The condo is centrally located to shopping, restaurants and a golf...

This terrific home will JUMP to the TOP of your LIST. It's a 4 bedroom brick colonial with large living room and family room. Nice open layout, with kitchen and dining area open to family room. Family room has gas fireplace and door-wall to covered rear porch overlooking yard. This home is in beautiful condition - treated with TLC by long time owners. Light filled living room has a gorgeous bowed bay window and gleaming hardwood floors. Hardwood floors also on 2nd floor under carpet. Super nice Kitchen & Dining area with Oak cabinets and SS Stove & Refrigerator. You'll like the main bathroom layout . . . sink area is separate from...

This GEM has been beautifully cared for by long time owners. This one is special! The light filled kitchen has stainless steel stove & refrigerator, tile floor & tile backsplash. You'll find newer windows throughout including glass block windows in basement. Updated plumbing and electrical. Roof is 6 years old. You'll love the finished basement family room; carpet, drywall and ceiling . . . beautifully done. The pool table is included. There is a separate storage room with shelving and larger open utility room with furnace, laundry and a toilet. Hardwood floors under carpet - 1st floor. The backyard is your private oasis . . . enjoy the...

This terrific home will JUMP to the TOP of your LIST. It's a 4 bedroom brick colonial with large living room and family room. Nice open layout, with kitchen and dining area open to family room. Family room has gas fireplace and door-wall to covered rear porch overlooking yard. This home is in beautiful condition - treated with TLC by long time owners. Light filled living room has a gorgeous bowed bay window and gleaming hardwood floors. Hardwood floors also on 2nd floor under carpet. Super nice Kitchen & Dining area with Oak cabinets and SS Stove & Refrigerator. You'll like the main bathroom layout . . . sink area is separate from...