Photo by Vegan Liftz from Pexels Some people seem like born organizers, especially when it comes to meal planning. In reality, it's a skill you can cultivate. Let us show you how to do just that, in five doable steps. 1. Commit to the Effort Any goal — exercising more, learning a new language or planning meals —...

Photo by Tania Van den Berghen via Pixabay When your kitchen or another part of your home could use a bit more light, consider adding skylights instead of lamps or light fixtures. Skylights can provide your home with some important benefits. As long as you have these lights properly installed, they can offer the following advantages for your...

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay It may be tempting to purchase your first home without the help of a real estate agent. If you want to risk not having professional help to buy your first house, you can, but you’ll be leaving a lot of benefits on the table and assuming all the risks. The Benefits of...

Post Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayIt's easy to believe you don't have much leverage if you're getting ready to buy in a seller's market. Unfortunately, that sense of frustration can result in desperation, which can ultimately lead to overpaying on a home. Before you accept your fate, consider how you may have more power than you think. Start...

Photo by AVANTECTURE on Unsplash Buying a luxury home is about more than just finding the right mortgage. Whether you are buying or selling, you should know that there are some key differences in the way that high end luxury homes are sold. Discovering the differences in the way that the luxury home market operates can ensure that...

Image by JayMantri from Pixabay Reality TV shows captured the entrepreneurial imaginations of everyday people that anyone with cash and determination can turn a profit remodeling blighted homes. While profitable home-flipping tends to be more difficult than celebrities make it seem, one niche group appears to have a secret recipe for success — Flipsters. The term “Flipster” is...

Photo by Jonny Lindner via Pixabay Making a flip profitable starts with one straightforward requirement: find a great deal. These tips are straightforward but crucial if you want to nail your first flip or your tenth. 1. Spread the Word that You're In The Market By this point you should have a rock star team nailed down--a few...

New City, NY. You ll feel as if you recognize this stunning and captivating, first-time-listed and totally renovated Colonial, right out of the pages of House Beautiful. The romance begins as you stroll up the Belgium block driveway to a paver walkway and arrive on the chic patio. The flirtation continues with a gracious entry; living room/dining room with newly refinished floors; and sharp, updated kitchen -- boasting a custom cabinet with glass doors, quartz counters, ceramic flooring, glass backsplash, and pass through to sophisticated family room where sweet memories will surely be created. All baths are tastefully and expertly...

You may unexpectedly feel as if you recognize this mint-condition, move-in-ready Bi-Level house situated on an amazing, level, one-acre parcel of park-like property, only 20 minutes from the GW Bridge. That will be the first sign. Almost magically, you will begin to envision the lasting memories yet to be made, as you tour the freshly-painted home that boasts brand-new amenities including: lighting fixtures & recessed LED s, stainless steel appliances, a custom island, furnace, neutral carpet in family room, window treatments, garage door openers, & a large shed offering abundant storage. This is when it will intriguingly start to...

Brilliantly maintained and expertly renovated, this 5-bedroom Colonial is beyond imagination. Boasting professional landscaping, it welcomes you with a double-door entry leading to a gorgeous floor plan. Relish cooking in a state-of-the-art, open-concept custom kitchen -- featuring unsurpassed names: Quaker Maid soft- close cabinetry, Professional JennAir 6-burner stove w/ pot filler plus a convection wall oven & microwave, 2 GE dishwashers, 2 sinks, quartz counters, and abundant recessed lighting all opening to a family room w/ FP waiting to create lasting memories. Plus: 4 fully renovated baths incl. whirlpool tub, full-finished...

OPEN AND AIRY MAGNIFICENT COLONIAL WITH A SPECTACULAR NEW KITCHEN WITH QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. FEATURES ALSO INCLUDE FOUR BEDROOMS AND TWO FULL GORGEOUS BATHROOMS, HUGE LIVING ROOM WITH FRENCH DOORS TO AN AMAZING TREX DECK, LOVELY FAMILY ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILINGS AND OVERSIZE SLIDING DOORS TO DECK, ONE CAR GARAGE, NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS ON MAIN LEVEL, EXISTING HARDWOOD FLOORS UPSTAIRS, CROWN MOLDINGS WHEREVER. COME RUNNING THIS WILL NOT...

New City, NY. The possibilities are endless in this completely renovated Cape, boasting outstanding curb appeal, set on a cul-de-sac, and resting on a beautiful level parcel of land. This house enjoys a new eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Corian counters waiting to tempt your culinary spirit, a totally renovated full bath, replaced windows -- including an appealing bay window in the living room, fresh paint, new carpeting, and a three-season room off the dining room that is ready to host lasting memories. Room for expansion can be found in a full attic and basement waiting to be finished. Features include: young roof,...