While burglary rates have steadily declined over the last decade, a burglar still strikes every 30 seconds in the United States. To avoid becoming an easy target for break-ins and feel safer in your home, consider the following home security tips to deter opportunistic burglars.
When you sell your home, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the process is waiting for the outcome of your home inspection. While the buyer is usually responsible for setting up and funding a home inspection, any significant issues found can blow up the sale of a home entirely or, at minimum, leave the seller on the hook for covering the cost of repairs.
If you’re getting ready to put your home on the market, here are a few helpful tips to ensure your property closes without a hitch.
Fall is officially here! Connecticut is fortunate to have many fun fall activities for the entire family. We’ve rounded up five places to visit around the state to experience the best Connecticut has to offer! Keep an eye out for our Complete fall ebook, with 40 places to see over the com
There are a lot of moving parts involved with buying a home. Between legal representatives, banks, and appraisers, it can quickly become confusing to keep all of the different involved parties straight. While the process may seem daunting, all of the professionals involved in a home sale are there to help a transaction move along smoothly. Use this guide as a way to understand all of the key players in a real estate transaction.
With different health trends circulating on social media constantly, it can be hard to decipher what practices will positively impact your health. Have you ever considered improvements you can make to your immediate, day-to-day environment that may have genuine health benefits? Here are three tips for creating a cleaner, more hygienic home.
The “coastal grandmother” TikTok trend has people obsessed with everything linen, ocean hued, and cozy. The old money, east coast proper trend has many revamping their fashion, listening to old Natalie Cole songs, and swapping out their patterned prints for old button-downs.
Buying a home is one of the most significant transactions of someone’s life, and there are a few considerations that every first-time homebuyer should take into account before starting the process of buying a home. This week, we’re outlining a few questions to ask yourself to determine if you’re ready for home ownership.
When done correctly, a darker color scheme can make a room feel cozy and spacious, but you should do a few things to ensure dark paint colors don’t make a room feel too monochromatic, small, or gloomy. This week, we’re giving you three tips to diversify your interior design with dark paint.
Let’s talk curb appeal. You know it’s important. But perhaps you don’t have the time – or the budget – to revamp the entire exterior. Simply painting your front door can enhance curb appeal, and it’s a DIY project you can complete in a day. Not sure where to start? Keep reading for the do’s and don’ts of choosing a front door color.
Even in a seller’s market, homeowners should be aware of the laundry list of factors within their control that can negatively affect the value of their homes. Especially if you’re ever planning to sell, make sure to stay on top of maintenance to avoid your home depreciating in value. This week, we’ve outlined a list of things to routinely look out for to prevent trouble in the future.
