Whether designing a brand new kitchen or renovating your existing one, there are many elements to consider, and the floor should not be the last. Giving special attention to the material composition of your kitchen, particularly when it comes to the aspects that take the heaviest use – the floors, sink and countertops – can… [Read More]
Seven Secrets of Killer Home Decor
Want to make your home look like you hired an interior designer? Steal some of these secrets interior design pros recently shared with House Beautiful and your abode will be cover-story ready in no time: Choose a color scheme. Boston-based designer Gary McBournie says to start with a basic color scheme for the whole house… [Read More]
How to Save Energy in the Middle of Winter
Winter may seem like the wrong time to save money on home heating and cooling. However, with a few tweaks, you could see major changes on your bill, even in the coldest, bleakest months. Here are three tips to help you save money and the environment, even in the dead of winter. Install a programmable… [Read More]
Kid-Proof Your Home: Holiday Edition
There’s nothing like the joy of the holiday season. And, with all the excitement and fun of yule-time traditions, it’s no surprise that kids and adults alike look forward to it every year! So, to get the most out of this happy season, you’ll want to create a safe and festive environment. Here are some… [Read More]
Tips for Stretching a Small Living Room
Some people see a small living room as a cozy, intimate space. Others say they simply feel cramped. For those who fall into the latter category, professional decorators offer the following seven tips for making any living area look more spacious: Clear out the clutter. Nothing makes a room look cramped like having too much… [Read More]
Keeping the sale on track for a smooth closing-Shared by Jo Pellegrino
The #1 issue that lands home sellers in court-shared by Jo Pellegrino
What is the #1 single issue that lands more sellers in court–even years after the house has sold? The answer is “lack of disclosure.” If you’re the seller, you need to know that Colorado law follows a doctrine of “implied habitability” rather that “buyer beware.” This means that home sellers are presumed to be selling… [Read More]
Making the most of your real estate experience in a digital age
In the not-too-distant past, a properly priced home was perhaps the most important factor involved in selling a home quickly. But in the digitally driven world of 2017, a FOR SALE sign planted in the yard is no longer sufficient. For example, it is estimated that approximately 80% to 90% of buyers now start their… [Read More]
6 Things Burglars Do Not Want You to Know
Even though a burglary occurs every 20 seconds in the U.S., you can still protect yourself without installing top-dollar security features. Home burglary generally has a pattern: Criminals are looking for an easy target they can rob fast. Learn from the pros. Here are six tips from career burglars you can use to defend your… [Read More]
7 Ways Home Sellers Turn off Homebuyers
When it’s time to sell your home, you can invest a ton of time, energy and money into getting the place ready for sale. You might declutter, stage and even remodel the house to make it as appealing to buyers as possible. Sometimes, though, no amount of preparation can overcome something in the home that,… [Read More]