Posted by Jacqueline Richards // March 2, 2019
What are the pros and cons of selling a home as-is? This is a question you may have thought about if you’re planning on selling a home. Sometimes when you are selling a house that has some issues, selling it “as is” may seem like the easiest course of action. Most homeowners assume that selling […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // February 22, 2019
A great neighborhood sells a home, real estate agents say. It also helps your home hold value and makes it easy to sell when you decide to move on. With all the pressure and excitement of home shopping, how can you know if a neighborhood is truly great? Here are 20 clues that help you […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // February 16, 2019
Privacy can sometimes be hard to come by in a home. After all, everyone is sharing the same kitchen, bathroom, and other amenities. One common way to create a private place within a residence is to establish an in-law suite – also known as a mother-in-law suite. Robin Shreeves, writing for Realtor.com, says these suites […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // February 10, 2019
Welcome to the ideal house — one that satisfies all your needs, functions like a dream, and simplifies your life. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. The perfect house is made up of common-sense features that give satisfaction no matter where you live, or how big or small your house is. And it doesn’t […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // February 2, 2019
Goldilocks & the Price of Your Home Days on market, often abbreviated DOM, is the time between when a home is listed on the MLS and when it’s marked sold or taken off the market. DOM is basically a measure of how long a house takes to sell and is used as a key metric […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // January 26, 2019
You finally got an offer on your house, and the buyer had a home-inspection done. The inspection report says several items may not be up to standards or are in need of repair or replacing. What do you do next? You have been informed about items or issues in your home that you did not […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // January 20, 2019
If you are thinking about leaving your old house behind for a different one – to upgrade, to downsize, to relocate, or for some other reason – you are probably thinking the same thing most people in your situation do: “Should I rent my house, or should I sell it?” As with so many big decisions […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // January 12, 2019
It comes as no surprise that mobile homes are growing in popularity. They’re an affordable housing option for many American families. In honor of the viability of mobile home housing and investment opportunities, here’s a list of all kinds of mobile home facts. 1 – Mobile homes supersede national borders First, on our list, we […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // January 6, 2019
A decade ago, the idea of controlling your home’s thermostat, lights and security systems remotely via smartphone would have seemed like futuristic science fiction. But 2018 proved to be the year of the smart home. Technology in this market continues to grow leaps and bounds, and Zion Market Research predicts it will reach $53.45 billion by 2022. 2019 holds even more promise […]
Posted by Jacqueline Richards // December 29, 2018
2018 IS COMING TO A CLOSE. IT SEEMS CRAZY. THIS YEAR HAS TRULY FLOWN BY, BUT WE’RE EXCITED FOR THIS NEXT YEAR. With the end of the year comes our favorite time here at Save on Crafts. New home decor trends. Designers and stores are already looking at the new looks that are coming in […]