Regardless of when or where you search for a house, a home buying checklist is essential. With this checklist in hand, you can quickly and effortlessly discover a residence that suits you perfectly. Now, let's take a look at three factors to incorporate into your home buying checklist. 1. Your Home Buying Timeline Account for how much time is...

Image by Victoria Farr from Pixabay With a little thought, creativity and some inexpensive odds and ends you can add charming accents to your home. Weekend projects provide a fun way to spend a few hours and being able to look at your finished project with satisfaction is even better if it serves a useful purpose beautifying your...

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Multi-generational homes have grown in popularity as the benefits of communal living become more recognized and celebrated. If you are searching for a home to share with both your children and parents, there are many options open to you. Single-family home with apartment: Some single-family homes have been built or renovated to include...

Ready to start a successful home selling journey? To achieve your house selling goals, you'll want to prepare as much as possible. Lucky for you, we're here to teach you about the home selling journey so you can enjoy an unforgettable property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you kick off a successful...

Photo by Dave Frisch from Pexels If you've inherited a house you'd rather not live in, here are some things to consider—before you accept it. Before we get to the selling or renting part, calculate the cost of: Repairs and renovations. Any debt that would pass to you with the home. Annual property taxes. Yes, you may decline...

Selling your home can be an exciting time because it usually represents a positive change in your life. Chances are, putting your house on the market means you're moving up in your career, expanding your family, or even retiring. Regardless of the reason you're selling your home, one thing's for certain: You'll want the process to go as smoothly...

Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from Pixabay There are many responsibilities that come with homeownership. One important aspect to monitor and maintain is your plumbing system. With any system that is used daily, problems will arise from time to time. The earlier issues are identified, the quicker and simpler they can be to resolve. Here are a...

Image by kirkandmimi from Pixabay When you list your home for sale, you are setting it up to sell to a wide range of buyers. Chances are the person who buys your home is not going to be the same as you, and often they will belong to a completely different generation. For example, if you’re prepping to...

Photo by Succo via PixabayWhen you need a real estate attorney, be sure to do your research. Don’t just hire an attorney because your friend or a relative sings the attorney’s praises. The referred attorney may be great in the practice area they helped your friend or relative in, but they may not have the experience needed for...

Spacious Home, Pole Barn, Pond on 10 Acres. Kitchen was remodeled this spring with new cabinets and granite counters. Fresh paint, new laminate on the main floor. New Carpet. Roof and Siding new in 2010. Windows and Patio Doors in 2009. This property sits along a wooded private road, offering a secluded haven to enjoy the outdoors, with a fantastic pole barn and small shed nearby. Additional thirty acres is available for...

Gather around the fire pit on a moonlit filled autumn night, or listen to the falling rain nestled into your favorite chair on the covered porch, this classic three bedroom farmhouse is a wooded retreat. This gorgeous haven sits on two (+) acres just off Renken Rd. Edwardsville Schools. Light filled Kitchen was recently updated with new counters. Adjacent to the Kitchen, the Hearth Room with Fireplace makes for comfortable living. Easy flow to the family room on the main, with additional family room space on the walkout lower level, which also has a kitchenette, additional bedroom and full bath. Fantastic living space on both floors. 2...

Gather around the fire pit on a moonlit filled autumn night, or listen to the falling rain nestled into your favorite chair on the covered porch, this classic three bedroom farmhouse is a wooded retreat. This gorgeous haven sits on two (+) acres just off Renken Rd. Edwardsville Schools. Light filled Kitchen was recently updated with new counters. Adjacent to the Kitchen, the Hearth Room with Fireplace makes for comfortable living. Easy flow to the family room on the main, with additional family room space on the walkout lower level, which also has a kitchenette, additional bedroom and full bath. Fantastic living space on both floors. 2...