Can’t get enough of the summer outdoor dining restaurant experience but your budget says “No more?” One of my favorite summer pleasures is dining outside with friends and families in the fresh air and sunshine. There’s just something about it that feels like an endless evening. Although it’s not possible to dine out every night,…

Everyone loves a good book, and if you’re an avid book collector or reader, you may be stuck on how you can showcase your collection. Decorating with books allows you to add your personality into a space. With different colors, textures, and sizes, the possibilities of styling your home with them are endless. To help…

Buying a home is exciting. Most people have visualized their dream home—large, inviting kitchen; multiple bedrooms for family and guests; perhaps a backyard with built-in BBQ, pool, and fireplace. Yet this dream is often out of reach financially for first-time homebuyers. These buyers are ready to find a starter home and perhaps are wondering if saving for a forever home makes more financial sense.   Before making this decision,…

Real estate offers a solid investment opportunity that can provide not only an income stream, but long-term value appreciation as well. It’s never too late to begin investing in real estate. Regardless of the ups and downs of the market, people will always need housing, so real estate will remain a good way to create wealth. By understanding some of…

In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question is, if you…

For most people saving money each month toward a long-term goal is difficult. Even committed savers can get thrown off track when unexpected problems or opportunities arise. The dream of homeownership can continue to get pushed back in favor of more immediate needs. The tax refund can be a way to meet their saving goals for many of these potential homebuyers. A…

Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell homes. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your home – and fast. While you probably…

Decorative accent mouldings come in a wide variety of styles. Interior designers use these to add visual interest to rooms and spaces while highlighting desirable features and distracting from less attractive elements. There are several options and purposes of decorative moulding that can be used on their own or in combinations. This design tool is relatively inexpensive and simple…