How to Make Dried Flower Shadowbox Art
Dried floral arrangements and keepsakes of flowers has always interested me. I’ve tried my hand at preserving dried flowers with a lacquer and I’ve tried just letting them airdry. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. I’ve never gone the next step of intentionally creating a shadow-box display, though. So you can imagine this caught my […]
The Sky is Falling! Part 2 of 2
….and other anxiety-creating myths you might hear about the real estate market. Part 2 of 2 If you didn’t get a chance to read part 1 in this 2-part series, click here to give it a read now. In this 2nd part, let’s continue the reality check: the world didn’t end. I remind you, Chicken […]
Decorating With Houseplants
I don’t personally have a green-thumb, so I’m always intrigued by folks who are able to decorate with houseplants. I can’t seem to get them in the right place to get the right amount of sunlight or where they don’t dry-out. So naturally, when I came across this article from Real Simple with some ideas […]
The Sky is Falling! Part 1 of 2
….and other anxiety-creating myths you might hear about the real estate market. Part 1 of 2 There is a lot of instability right now. Not exactly uncommon for real estate during an election year. But it seems more intense today with the added pressures of inflation, interest rates, quickly falling listing prices and the overall […]
How ‘Forever Renters’ Are Changing Real Estate As We Know It
Eye-catching article title, right? Of course I had to read more! “Millions of Americans are wondering if they’ll be forever renters. In fact, ‘18% of millennial renters say they plan to rent forever’ (up from 11% in 2018), according to research from Apartment List.” Now, I’ve always said that just because you can do something […]
Millennials and homebuying: Real estate adapts to largest generation
The way real estate is being done changes with the times. The buyers, sellers, markets, financing, and purposes within the process evolve with the times. In extreme times like these, it’s more evident than ever. Now that Millennials make up almost half of homebuyers (about 43%), we’re seeing them leave their mark on the next […]
Which Paint Colors Help Sell Homes?
Selling a home is all about curb appeal and price. Some exterior paint colors work better than others. Homebuyers gravitate toward homes that look inviting, calming, relaxing, and cozy. Home exteriors include many different components that all must work together to bring a cohesive look and feel. There are exterior paint colors that are still […]
Revive Your Home with These Simple Tips
Are you stressed out or feeling overly anxious? Not to worry – there are several ways to reduce the stress in your life. One of these is to revive your home. Your home environment has many effects on your mental health. This makes it even more essential to create a home environment you love. Read […]
25 Amazing Backyard Garden Waterfall Ideas
Article originally published on Trees.com June 24, 2022 and republished with permission. Be sure to check their site for photo examples of these great ideas and for more gardening tips and suggestions! Your garden may already be your favorite place to relax with a good book, but you can make it even better by adding […]
What to Expect at your Final Walk-Through
What to Expect at your Final Walk-Through First and foremost: CONGRATULATIONS! You’re almost at the end of your home buying journey. I’m sure it feels like forever (and a day) since you decided to purchase your property. You’ve made it through the financial hoops (proof of funds, lender approvals, deposits) and the inspections (so you […]