Home Interior Trends for 2013 Just when you think your home is updated it seems like home interior trends change.  While it’s true that home interior trends are constantly changing it’s important to keep in mind that you need to decorate your home for you.  If the trend doesn’t reflect your style then don’t do it!  The following are some trends for home décor for 2013: Antique Brass: Hold off on replacing those brass knobs!  The color antique brass offers is versatile and therefore... read more

 Getting your home organized might seem like an overwhelming task.  There is no right way to do it; you need to find what works for you.  Once your home is organized you’ll be surprised how easy it is to keep it organized and how much more efficient your home will run.  The following are some ways to get started on organizing your home: ·         Start with the kitchen: Store things where you use them, for example, store pots and pans next to the stove an... read more

If you're considering a career in real estate but aren't quite sure if it's the right career choice for you read the following which highlights just a few of the benefits to a real estate career.  Be your own boss. Most real estate agents are independent contractors. This means you can set your own work schedule, develop your client base, decide on your marketing methods and grow your business as their own. Your business growth is all up to you. Basically you'll get what yo... read more

With fall right around the corner you'll want to cross the following tasks within the next couple months to stay on top of your home maintenance: 1. Stow your mower: You'll want to take the necessary steps to properly store your mower for the winter.  You can reference your lawn mower's user's guide to determine what the proper steps are to stowing your mower for the upcoming months. 2. Take care of your outdoor hoses: Remove garden hoses from outdoor faucets and turn off any shutoff valves to your outdoor f... read more

If you've recently decided to sell your home you may be feeling a lot of different emotions.  Unfortunately, emotions can make us commit to poor decisions in many areas of our lives.  When it comes to selling your home however, the stakes are too high to let emotions get in the way of the many decisions you're about to make.  The following list will help you predict - and better yet, avoid - some common decision traps driven by emotions. 1. Price Confusion - A home's fair market value is define... read more