It’s so hard to remember all the things you see at an open house and you feel kind of weird walking around taking pictures of everything if you’re interested. Plus you don’t want to rush an agent back there if you’re just not quite sure. If you come to an open house that I’m hosting you will get a link … Read More
House Hunting with Video Walking Tours!
Sometimes you don’t have time to go see 10 houses over a weekend when you’re house shopping. I’ve been working with a client overseas and have been doing virtual house tours for them and posting them on YouTube. I started thinking that the usual video tour with an agent standing in front of a camera on a tri-pod is so … Read More
Cheap way to update brass fixtures!
I don’t know how many times I’m showing a house and people say, “Well, we’d have to update all of the fixtures from that ugly brass!” No longer a dealbreaker, check out how to easily paint them. Apparently it works on light fixtures, doorknobs etc. And one comment said after 4 years her’s have held up without chipping! What a great … Read More
Packing to move? Just use your smartphone!
Moving day is always hectic! Things will come up last minute that the movers need you to do and you think to yourself there is no way that you will forget where you put the hardware for the IKEA bunkbed you just had to take apart so they could pack it. Then they bring the truck to your new home … Read More
Contractor shopping doesn’t need to be daunting
If you’re planning on doing some work on your home, it helps to know how to shop for a good contractor. Big and small jobs alike can be less daunting if you find the appropriate person to work for you. Get all the details in writing before they start the job. Be specific in your needs and discuss what their budget plan … Read More
Set your house apart with a simple and cheap update!
I don’t know how many time I walk into houses with huge ugly registers and think there must be something that can be done without spending all that money on custom registers! Well, here is a cheap and easy way to update a return air grille in a way that makes it attractive. Think about how something so simple would set your … Read More
Home Inspections are not to be taken lightly!
The purchase of a home is one of the most exciting and nerve racking times for people. Once you get to inspection phase, there are certain things that a home inspector is looking for and other things they are not equiped to determine. Make sure that you are discussing recommendations of a good home inspector with your realtor. Also, find out what credentials the … Read More
But the Fire is so Delightful!
There is nothing better than snuggling up to a warm cozy fire in your home when winter’s here. Did you know that there are some very simple ways to help maintain your fireplace so that you can have a more worry-free fire experience? Something as simple as choosing the right kind of wood to burn can cut down on creosote … Read More
It’s just not a good “Zestimate”
Ever hop on Zillow to check out what your home is worth? Did you know there’s a tiny little tab at the bottom of the Zillow page that lets you know just how accurate their “zestimate” is? In fact, in the state of Indiana, zillow’s estimates are so poor that they don’t even rate! Zillow, Trulia, and other sites that … Read More
No Mouses in my Houses!
Tis the season where little friends start to look for a warm place to hide from the bitter cold of winter. There are some simple things you can do to keep them from having access into your place. First of all, make sure your dryer vent is secure at the begining of any season. That’s a very easy entry into your … Read More