Having open houses or allowing potential homebuyers to tour your home is a very common practice. Usually, sellers opt for an open house so they can prepare ahead of time and allow in as many people as they can. However, there aren’t any general guidelines on etiquette for open houses. What should you do? How [...]
Curb appeal is what your house looks like from the outside. The better the appearance, the more chance you have of making a sale. Thanks to unwanted leaves, snow or ice, it can be more challenging to keep your house in tip-top condition once winter arrives. 5 Winter Curb Appeal Tips to Entice Buyers You [...]
Unboxing the same Christmas decorations each year can take some of the excitement out of decking the halls. This year, try a little something new. Here are a few fresh takes on traditional themes. #1. Dining Table-Talk Runner Here’s a quick and easy table runner with a twist. Line pomegranates down the center of your [...]
Above-ground pools can sometimes appear plain and unattractive in otherwise stylish landscapes. But there are lots of ways to dress them up and turn them from black sheep to pool chic. Elevate the look of your pool with these options. #1. Lovely Landscaping Edge out a flower bed around your pool. Add perennials like shrubs, [...]
When it comes to architecture and interior design, what exactly is mid-century modern? The “mid-century” time period is disputed, and somewhat broad. Some consider it to be exclusively set in the mid-1960s—part of the era depicted in TV’s 60s drama Mad Men, when mid-century design, skinny neckties, dirty martinis, and smoking in public buildings ruled [...]
Many homeowners are choosing to use natural, homemade cleaning solutions for their hardwood floors. Homemade cleaners can be just as effective as commercial ones, and tend to be less expensive. Since natural cleaners don’t contain the chemicals often found in products in stores, they tend to be safer for those in your home, and for [...]
As a potential homebuyer in a seller’s market, you must act decisively if you want to beat out the competition. #1. Get a Pre-approval A pre-approval means that your lender has verified your ability to afford a home loan for a specific amount. This process requires documentation and isn’t based on estimates. A pre-approval lets [...]
So you’re putting your house on the market and you’ve heard that staged homes sell faster and fetch higher prices than un-staged ones, but you don’t have the cash to hire a stager. What do you do? Here are a few easy and inexpensive ways to do your own staging to get a professional look [...]
No one wants their hard-earned dollars to be consumed by an energy inefficient home. Here are some ways to reduce your energy usage and increase your savings. Check the seals around windows and doors Bad seals around doors and windows can create cracks and openings that allow energy to escape from your home, and dollars [...]
Curb appeal is your first opportunity to show buyers that your home is the total package. A well-maintained landscape and home exterior are harbingers for what buyers can expect once they cross your front door. Your Landscape When choosing plants to include in your Midland landscape consider ones that are drought tolerant. Drought-tolerant plants are [...]
