Neighborhood Driveway Dinners to Build Communities

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Neighborhoods are such an integral part to why we choose a home. A good neighborhood is a criteria when determining to buy a home and to stay in the home. Engaging our neighbors and making them part of our lives is what makes communities thrive. One great way to introduce yourself to your neighbors or to just continue your relationship with them is to try driveway dinners or a block parties. Read More


2012 Hottest New Home Trends

Hottest New Home TrendsThere have been some research conducted to showcase what are the hottest new home trends of 2012. 2012 was a year of improved economy and an increase in home sales and home remodel projects.  Read More


Extreme Makeover Home Addition Infographic

Home improvement and remodeling projects are some ways people refresh and update their home. In addition, a home addition can increase the overall home’s value. Sometimes, these home remodeling projects are major projects like a room home addition. Some room additions are physically adding a space like a sun room. While other room additions involve conversion like converting an Read More


Should you Buy a Fixer Upper Infographic

When it comes to buying homes, some people like to consider buying a fixer upper that they can update themselves. Before you decide that a fixer upper is a choice for you, this infographic from Credit Sesame and Column 5 helps you decide whether a fixer upper home is right for you.  It takes into consideration time, budget and home improvement experience.  Budget can be a major factor when buying a home that needs a lot of repairs and potentially a complete overhaul. Budgets can easily get out of control Read More


7 Essentials for Selling Your Home

Selling Your HomeWhen it comes putting your home on the market, you need to ensure that you take care of the essentials for selling your home from the get-go. That said, here are some great tips on how you can make sure you go from “for sale” to “sold” in no time. Read More