Online security breaches where retailers are hacked and customers credit card information is stolen are becoming a regular part of the news cycle. Cybercriminals can sell the data online to other criminals, who can then use the information to open bogus accounts in the names of legitimate customers, run up charges on the stolen credit […]
These easy techniques will keep your home current, while displaying vintage artifacts. Be Bold Layering modern patterns and colors is a great way to make a room feel more contemporary. Mix and Match Juxtaposing old and new makes for an original look not tied to any specific time period. Create Collections An assortment of items […]
If you’re a fan of that rustic look, or just love to feature beautiful wood in your space, then your home may already be covered with hardwood floors below, exposed beams above and wood furniture throughout. But if you’re looking to add even more wood to your interior scheme, consider a few of the following. […]
If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult if you have poor credit. A second mortgage can use a homes equity as collateral for a second home loan, allowing up to 80 percent of a homes value to be borrowed. However, getting a […]
Here are four natural solutions to give your home aromatic appeal… Aroma Diffuser Fill the air throughout your house with a gentle mist of your favorite essential oils using an aroma diffuser. Lavender Sachets An excellent way to give your living space a refreshing smell, these work especially well in smaller rooms. Homemade Spray Blend […]
A real estate transaction can be an exciting thing to experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking and stressful. Your experience will largely depend on the circumstances surrounding your transaction and, perhaps more importantly, the agent you’re working with. A great agent will not only get you over the finish line to the best of […]
A lot of potential home buyers think that in order to successfully buy property they need to save up a sizeable down payment of 20% of the purchase price—and that until they have that down payment in the bank they can’t transition to homeownership. But the “20% down payment myth” just isn’t true. Thanks to […]
We’ve had tasteful greys, farmhouse whites, and classic beiges up and down the street for so darn long… It’s no wonder people are going cuckoo for color these days! Just think, with these projects, you can brighten up your life AND add to your house’s curb appeal in a weekend or less. Front Door This […]
You’ve had it! Enough is enough. Your home’s been on the market way longer than you expected and it still hasn’t sold. You had some showings at the beginning. But after the first couple of weeks, the showings dropped off to almost zero. You have a showing here and there, still. But nobody has come […]
Plenty of home sellers consider their places to be coveted properties that others would be lucky to own. But, that hubris can often lead to trouble when it comes to actually landing an offer and closing a sale. First-time sellers in particular exhibit some self-sabotaging behaviors that can trip them up on the way getting […]
