Have you considered what are the best home repairs that will result in the largest return on your investment should you decide to sell?    We all know home buyers are attracted to the shiny new items in a home such as kitchens and bathrooms but if for example, the roof is leaking buyers will not be able to look beyond that. Buyers want to assume that the structure and mecha...Read More

  Making the decision to sell your home can be a very exciting time but can also feel quite overwhelming.  There are a number of steps that homeowners can take to reduce some of the stress and uncertainty. Having a game plan to prepare to sell your home can be very helpful and result in a much less stressful selling experience. 1.   Make your Home Look Great Outside and Insid...Read More

Are you planning to sell your home soon?  When getting ready to sell your home you want to ensure that you position your home to sell quickly and for top dollar.   How do you do that?  There are a number of staging secrets to consider.   Determining which pre-sale repairs and improvements to invest in can be a tricky thing to do on your own. You will need to ensure th...Read More

You’re selling your home! It won’t be long before you’re trading the house keys and moving into your dream home. But your home is one of the most expensive items you’ll ever sell.  Messing it up will make it quite a stressful experience, and possibly result in some financial challenges.  To protect yourself from common home-selling mistakes by knowing what t...Read More

    Outdoor lighting has come a long way from the days of patio lanterns and strings of lightbulbs. These days, there's an exhaustive array of options available to illuminate your outdoor space and make it more appealing and comfortable, particularly in the evenings. Here are just a few ideas:  Solar Garden Lights  These lights are on stakes that can be easily inserte...Read More

You've heard of the term "curb appeal". It refers to the initial impression buyers get when they first see your property from the street. If the impression is a good one, it sets the right tone for the rest of the home viewing. How do you boost curb appeal? Here are some proven ideas that you can get done in an hour or so: • Wash both the inside and outside of the front windo...Read More

The front entrance to your home makes the first impression, so make it welcoming.  Get inspired to up the game with your home’s curb appeal.  Making your front entrance more inviting doesn’t have to break the bank either and you can definitely have an impact on a budget. All it takes is little creative juice and Pinterest is a great website to browse through to get some grea...Read More

We all spend a lot of time in the kitchen.  The kitchen is the hub of the home; it is where family meals take place, where we decompress from a long day at work and it is where most entertaining starts.   Kitchen upgrades generally have a return on investment of anywhere between 80% - 105% of their cost when a home is sold.  So money spent updating a kitchen is definitely money wis...Read More

Come springtime, most of us are eager to throw open the windows and clean out the closets.  But it is equally important to give both the inside and outside of your home a once over to ensure there isn’t any wear and tear or damage.  Home maintenance can be quite daunting, particularly for a new homeowner.  To reduce the likelihood of expensive fixes in the future spring is a ...Read More

Spring has sprung, which means more sunshine, blooming spring tulips, and daffodils, and chirping and singing birds.   It also means that the brutal winter has left our home exterior in a little need of tender love and care.   So as you start to do your spring cleaning don’t forget about the exterior of your home.     Fences Good fences may make for great n...Read More