by Ariel | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Money Saving Ideas & Tips
Keep the soil around the foundation dry through proper grading and drainage, including maintenance of gutters and downspouts. Reduce openings that offer termites access to the structure; fill cracks in cement foundations as well as around where the utilities pass...
by Ariel | Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Money Saving Ideas & Tips
There’s a lot to consider when selling your home, from the market and appraisals to where you’ll go next. Don’t forget, however, that design is also a key factor. It’s often one of the first things buyers notice when they walk into a home, and it’s also a detail that...
by Ariel | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog, Home Improvement, Money Saving Ideas & Tips
Budget-friendly Bathroom Refresh Do you have a bathroom with a case of the blahs? Maybe it’s a bit dingy and uninspiring, or born in a design era long gone? If you’re not able to spring for a remodel, don’t worry, a budget-friendly refresh can do the...
by Ariel | Aug 4, 2018 | Blog, Buyer Tips, Money Saving Ideas & Tips
The residential rental market is now the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. In the United States, the demand for single-family rentals, defined as either detached homes or townhouses, has risen 30 percent in the past three years.1 And in Canada, rental...
by Ariel | May 4, 2018 | Blog, Home Improvement, Money Saving Ideas & Tips, Seller Tips
According to the National Association of Realtors, staging a home prior to listing it can result in a faster and more profitable sale.1 In fact, the Real Estate Staging Association estimates that professionally staged properties spend 73 percent less time on the...
by Ariel | Mar 4, 2018 | Blog, Buyer Tips, Money Saving Ideas & Tips
Don’t wait until you’re ready to move to start preparing financially to buy a home. If you’re like the vast majority of home buyers, you will choose to finance your purchase with a mortgage loan. By preparing in advance, you can avoid the common delays and roadblocks...
