Photo by Andrey Bryzgalov via Shutterstock We’ve learned to use voice controls in our cars for hands-free calling, but what about in our homes? Alexa, Google Assistant, Echo and Siri are for more than simply using your voice to switch on the lights or control the temperature. Here are more ways to control your home with the sound...

A home selling budget may prove to be exceedingly valuable. With this budget in hand, an individual will know approximately how much money that he or she will need to complete the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three expenses to include in a home selling budget. 1. Home Cleaning If you want to impress buyers,...

Image by ivabalk from Pixabay With just minutes of prep and a little more than an hour of cooking time, you can make a great twice baked sweet potato dish ready to serve for your household. Here's a closer look at why it makes for such a healthy meal and what you'll need to pull it off: Why...

Image by Pexels from Pixabay With more people working from home today than ever before, many are looking to add a home office to their house. Some may think that they don't have enough space to make this happen; however, folks don't need an entire room to add a home office. There are a few great tips and...

If you intend to sell your home in the near future, you may want to upgrade your residence's interior. In fact, there are many reasons to improve your home's interior before you list your house, and these reasons include: 1. You can differentiate your residence from the competition. For a seller who wants to help his or her home...

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Whenever someone is looking to purchase a home, there is always an inherent risk. It is common for buyers and sellers of homes to look for the best deal possible; however, it is also possible that issues might arise after a home has already closed. When looking to buy or...

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay You and your agent invested hours, days, weeks and even months searching for the right house. Time spent visiting open houses. But now all your efforts pay off. You’ve found the one. It’s the right size, the right neighborhood and within the budget parameters. This is the home of your dreams. It’s time...

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Those considering the sale of their home will often consider the return on investment (ROI) of any such improvement. You don't, after all, want to spend $20,000 on a major improvement that will likely only see a $5,000 payback after the sale. But improvements also have other benefits. For one, they can...

Image by Breadmaker from Shutterstock When you're motivated to get the most from your sale, it pays to add property value through preparation. Get started today with some of these tips: Have your local real estate agent evaluate your home. As a professional, they know what sells and what doesn't in your area. They will assist you in...

Photo by Larisa Koshkina via PixabayRestoring native habitat to our surroundings is like pressing the "refresh" button on biodiversity. Homeowners who embrace native gardening are making big contributions to healthy landscapes, which is great for maintaining the native ecosystems. Making a Difference—Beautifully Native plants are the greenery that would grow in certain areas with or without human intervention....

It’s the Shadow Hills home that feels more like a luxury resort! The heart of this 4-bed, 3-bath, 2581-sf property is a spectacular back yard that’s perfect for hosting everything from family dinners to special events. Truly an outdoor entertainer’s dream, you will love the sparkling Pebble-Tec custom pool and spa with gorgeous stone finishes, spacious Baja pool entry area, seating area with a glass fire pit, built-in stone barbecue bar, mature fruit trees and drought-tolerant, water-wise landscaping. There’s also plenty of storage options in the attached three-car garage, his ‘n’ her sheds and RV parking space. The interior offers a...

Welcome home to this 3-bedroom, 2 bath, single-story gem in the highly sought-after Serena Park Estates. Perched on a 10732 sf corner lot, this 1192 sf charmer has been meticulously maintained with upgrades throughout. Best of all: NO MELLO ROOS OR HOA! The remodeled kitchen boasts maple cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, Kohler Farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, porcelain tile floor and recessed lighting. The master suite offers custom-built oak shelves, plus a completely updated vanity, tile, shower and ceramic floor in the en-suite bath. Enjoy entertaining? The family room features gorgeous porcelain tile floors, and a...