Getting color ideasModel homes are ra>1 The color is by and large not used large scale, meaning, all the walls of every room wont typically be painted in bold or bright colors;2 The main color scheme generally flows from room to room. The shades and placement of color may be different, but there is a coherent look and feel throughout the home that makes it feel finished.If you ...
Full Story >"Pollutants" is a broad term, and can include things like dust mites, pet dander, mold spores and viruses, as well as gaseous pollutants like tobacco smoke and the off-gassing from paints, cleaning products and some building products. They can lead to headaches, dizziness, irritation of eyes, nose and throat, fatigue and more serious illnesses. If you experience these symptoms ...
Full Story >According to the United Nations, a whirlwind of issues, many of which are likely caused by man, threaten to harm our precious Earth in irreversible ways. From greenhouse gas emissions to air pollution, deforestation, and issues with water and waste, the human impact on our planet has become real. And if we donrsquo;t change, we face both unintended and potentially permanent con...
Full Story >In many cases, this cross collateralization may not be something the borrower worries about, as the borrower intends to pay the lender in full. The general plan is for the borrower to refinance the target property at anbsp;point where a new lender does not require cross collateralization, pay off the existing lender, and the existing lender >The danger here is that the lender m...
Full Story >Jeff LaGrange, Vice President of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region, explained that, ldquo;In the Midwest, homes that go under contract in November, December and January usually are offered by highly motivated sellers. In spring and summer, purchasers may pay a premium because they compete with many other buyers. Less competition in winter means prices typically donrsquo;t inc...
Full Story >Accentuate the PositiveWhen studying a room, the first point your eye catches should be a positive one. For example, a home with a massive fireplace commands the first attention spot. However, poor placement of furniture, too many "comfy" afghans and plenty of books and magazines will distort the simplicity of the rooms greatest asset. Add last nights empty pizza box and full a...
Full Story >Kellie Bradt of RG Realty Group in Coon Rapids, MN has made a generous donation to Brothers Empowered on behalf of her clients, Krystyana and Jeremy Bolz.Michelle Ratajczak of James amp; Less Realty in Virginia Beach, VA has generously donated to the Alzheimerrsquo;s Association of Southeastern Virginia on behalf of her clients Marcia McGrath and Edith Greene.James Potenza of T...
Full Story >Quinlan Realty in Creve Coeur, MO has generously made 2 donations thanks to distinguished Broker with Heart, Craig Carr.Craig has made a generous donation to Generation Rescue Inc. on behalf of his clients, Carrie and Craig Roland, and made a second donation to the Buddy Fund on behalf of his clients, Meron Haile and Meron Gebre.ldquo;All of us at PinRaise do not have enough gr...
Full Story >Should you ever be in the unfortunate position to have to escape or endure a fire, these tips will help keep you safe.Donrsquo;t move back in just because everything looks fine.ldquo;Sometimes homes that appear completely safe after a fire can conceal damage that is invisible to homeowners,rdquo; said Fast Home Help. ldquo;It is important that you have your home thoroughly insp...
Full Story >Over the centuries, our country has grown from a largely agricultural setting to an urban civilization. As a result of these changes, different states have adopted different rules regarding tree law and liability.On Sept. 14, 2007, the Supreme Court of Virginia reversed its longstanding position by holding that where a neighbors tree causes actual harm or poses an imminent dang...
Full Story >Real estate may be the furthest thing from your mind at this time ofnbsp;year, but keep three key real estate realities uppermost in yournbsp;thinking, or 2019 could be an expensive year - in more ways than one.1. ldquo;Itrsquo;s always the right time to buy or sell real estate- whennbsp;the right property or opportunity appears.rdquo;Therersquo;s still a tendency to think abou...
Full Story >California law, at Civil Code sect;4100, recognizes four different types of common interest development: i a planned development, often called a planned unit development or ldquo;PUDrdquo;; ii a stock cooperative; iii a condominium development; and iv a community apartment project, often referred to as ldquo;own-your-ownrdquo;. According to the Department of Real Estate,In a pl...
Full Story >The new conforming loan limit for 2019 is set at 484,350 for a single family home. We wrote here how FHFA sets these limits as the Home Price Index, or HPI is reviewed at the end of the third quarter of each year and compares that number with the HPI from the same time last year. If there is an increase, the conforming loan limit is adjusted accordingly.Because the HPI jumped b...
Full Story >By now, you may have seen or at least heard of the photos of 590 Mosswood Drive in Conroe, TX, which features a young couple engaged in various household activitiesmdash;none of them dirty, but that hasnrsquo;t stopped people from raising an eyebrow, and an objection. In fact, there were so many objections to the somewhat risqueacute; photos a shirtless changing of a lightbulb ...
Full Story >New technologies are constantly emerging, rendering others obsolete every day. Many of these technologies eventually enter into our homes after being used in businesses or other capacities throughout the world first. Once they show themselves to be useful, people incorporate them into their everyday lives. Here are some technologies that every home will have by 2020.Light-Trans...
Full Story >"You dream about a bathroom thats high on comfort and personal >Here are a few places to start.1. A new showerheadThis is one of our favorite ways to freshen up a bathroom because a new showerhead is: A inexpensive, even for one that provides multiple heads and functions; B an easy way to make your shower more enjoyable if youve been dealing with an old showerhead that doesnt p...
Full Story >But theres another solution to slopping adhesive on the wall. Peel-and-stick tiles Yes, you actually peel off the backing and stick them to your wall, or even to existing tile. And they stay there, until you want to peel them off and put something else up. If you can place a sticker, you can tile your kitchen."Removable, peel-and-stick subway tile. The kind you can install over...
Full Story >Answer: A resolution process is great for mediating disputes. But unless the majority of the HOA members would like to rescind certain rules, they are charged to obey them and the board to enforce them. A resolution process is not appropriate for this kind of enforcement.Apparently, the fines being charged are not a big enough incentive to correct the violations. Usually, an es...
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