6 Things To Consider Before Starting a Do-It-Yourself Home Project
“I’ll do it myself, honey.. We’ll save money and it’ll be a piece of cake!” How many do-it-yourself home improvement stories start like that – and end with total frustration? Actually a lot more than you would think. In spite of all the great “DIY” shows on television about flipping homes and rehabbing houses, it’s […]
Homes In Las Vegas Are On The Move Again
It’s no secret that the real estate market has had a tough go of it these past few years here in Southern Nevada. But now, all the data and statistics are gathering to indicate that the housing marketing in Las Vegas is back in action. If you’re wondering what the local perspectives are as to […]
Same Home – Different Viewpoint. He-Said-She-Said.
It used to be called the “Till Decorating Do Us Part” syndrome. Couples building a home together can have such differences in how to get to the finish line, that sometimes it causes a real rift in a relationship. But with a little inside information, and an open mind as to why the extra garage […]
Home Upgrades You Shouldn’t Pass Up
The Big Day has arrived! You’ve found “The House” – the one where you’re going to put down roots and build a life together with family and friends and backyard BBQ’s. Congratulations! Now, your homebuilder asks you to come to their design center to ‘make your selections.’ It sounds like a simple thing to do, […]
New Home Design Trends We’ll Be Seeing More Of
A place to call home – it’s different these days. Between changing family dynamics, lifestyles, technology, and multi-generations living under one roof, new building trends have evolved – in our opinion, for the better. Take a look at some of the features and uses that builders are increasingly incorporating into home designs, and tell us […]
Time For Some Real Estate Myth-Busting 101
“I have a friend who’s a real estate agent, and they told me you should ALWAYS _______. ” Go ahead. Fill in the blank. We’ve all heard plenty of ‘facts’ about what to do, or not do, when it comes to buying and selling real estate. Some are very true, some not so much – […]
Household Cleaning & Organizing On The Fly
It is waaaaay too nice outside to be spending your time cleaning and organizing. (Right?) Oh – but that’s one of the reasons you wanted a home in the first place, so you could have your own space decorated and organized exactly as you wanted it. Well then, if it has to be, maybe we […]
IT’S NOT “POOL FUN” IF IT’S NOT “POOL SAFE”
They call them “accidents” for a reason, but when it comes to pool safety, injuries or tragic outcomes are more often a matter of “inattention” than unexpected occurrences. The fact is, most of us are already aware of what care needs to be taken around bodies of water. But familiarity and complacency often cause us […]
Make Your Backyard BBQs This Summer “Deliciously Safe”
Summer has arrived, and with it all the desire to ramp up our outdoor socializing. What better way to do that than with an event centered around your own backyard BBQ? With Memorial Day and the 4th of July fast approaching, it’s time for family and friends to gather, kick back, and catch up with […]
Renting Really Is Twice As Expensive As Buying
The stats are really quite simple. On average, homebuyers with median income who purchase the typical home spend 15.3% of their income on their monthly house payment. In contrast, renters spend 29.9% of their monthly income on rent. (Data source: Zillow, 12/9/14 article.) Those are pretty impressive numbers, or make that ‘distressing’ if you’re renting. […]