Add a little holiday cheer to a door near you with these 10 creative interpretations of a Christmas favorite. Twinkly Tinsel Wreath For a glitzy and glamorous look, wind tinsel garland around a wreath frame, sliding newly wrapped sections toward the top so it fills nicely. Glue or tuck loose ends along the back. Voila!… Continue Reading
10 Hottest Home Colors
From Msn.com - Paint and judicious pops of color can be a relatively simple way to update, even modernize, a home inside and out. Whether you’re customizing your new home, prepping one to sell, or just breathing new life into your beloved abode, we’ve rounded up some of the most happening hues for 2013. Accent colors… Continue Reading
2014 Kitchen Trends: Open Shelving & Glass-Front Cabinets
From Zillow.com – Are you thinking — or dreaming — of a kitchen remodel in 2014? Read this first! Kitchens featuring black countertops, open shelves or glass-front cabinets, and darker paint tones will be popular with homeowners next year, according to the Zillow Digs Home Design Trend Report for 2014. This one-of-a-kind report depends on actual homeowners to… Continue Reading
Top 5 Home Remodeling Trends in 2014
From realtor.com – Home remodeling may have taken a backseat during the recession, but not anymore. According to a 2013 Hanley Wood survey, remodeling sales were up 10 percent compared to 2012, and 45 percent of remodelers surveyed expected another 10 percent growth in 2014. Home remodeling is back in again, and with the desire to improve our homesteads come… Continue Reading
6 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew
From ABCNews.com - Real estate agents see it all. From the unmade beds to the overstuffed garages to the “What were they thinking?” decor. Over the years, they learn a thing or two: Why some houses sell, while others linger on the market. Why some promising buyers never make it to the closing table. How to… Continue Reading
What Do Buyers And Sellers Pay In Closing Costs?
If you’ve never been through a real estate closing before, you might imagine convening around a large table where, at the end of escrow, you’re presented with an itemized list of big expenses required to close the deal. But that’s not always the reality. While people still do meet around a table at the closing,… Continue Reading
Modern vs. Historic: You Choose
Which do you prefer: an older home with character or a newer design built for a contemporary lifestyle? To help you decide, we’ve found historic and modern gems for sale in cities across the country. Vote for your favorites by leaving a comment below! Los Angeles 122 S Van Ness Ave, Los Angeles, CA For… Continue Reading
Key Factors in Securing a Mortgage
For most Americans, buying a home is the most expensive purchase of their lifetime, and obtaining a mortgage can be particularly stressful. Research and preparation won’t take all the worry out of applying for a home loan, but it will go a long way toward reducing your anxiety. Here are key factors lenders may consider when reviewing your… Continue Reading
32 Nature Photos That Prove New Jersey Ain’t The Armpit Of America
1. To everyone who calls the great state of New Jersey a dump, we’ve got one question for you: Delaware Water Gap 2. Do your dumps have pink skies? Asbury Park, NJ 3. No? What about pink cranberry bogs? Wharton State Forest 4. (It’s like a lake full of Valentine’s-themed M&M’s except healthier and less… Continue Reading
Top 3 Reasons Real Estate Deals Fall Apart For A Buyer
Real estate transactions can be quite cumbersome – they are riddled with legal content and require a lot of documentation – so you can imagine that there are plenty of areas where something could go wrong. It is estimated that nearly one-third of all real estate contracts never make it to the closing table. That means after… Continue Reading