The decision to purchase a second home may be one of the biggest choices you will make in your lifetime. As such, it is important to consider all of the factors associated with a house purchase before you embark on a quest to acquire a second residence. Now, let's take a look at three key factors to evaluate as...

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...

Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels Humans are hardwired to solve problems and create new things. Put a knotted piece of string in front of a person sitting in a quiet room waiting without their smartphone, and most people will pick it up and try to untangle it for no other reason than the self-gratification of doing it....

Photo by House Method on Unsplash Some home maintenance projects definitely require a professional. But given just how fast homeownership costs can add up, it's nice to know that other home projects are DIY for the average person. Replacing your toilet fill valve and the flapper is one such project. The toilet is one of the few items...

Photo by Nikki Ovadia via Pixabay If fountains are the only elements that come to mind when someone mentions adding water features to your outdoor entertainment area, you're in for a treat. Today's water features come in so many more options: Man-made ponds, water walls, rain curtains, scuppers and jets are only several choices you have when it...

Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay Do you love the idea of having fresh herbs available all year round but don't live in an area where it's possible to grow them outdoors in all seasons? You don't have to give up cooking with fresh herbs just because the weather outside is frightful — and you also don't have to install...

Every winter, your home faces harsh weather, and it may benefit you to examine your home during the warmer months for any areas that may need maintenance to avoid excessive and costly repairs to your home during or after the winter. Here are few things to check before the snow starts to fall.1. The Roof: Excess snowfall on...

Photo by Bruce Mars via Pexels House shopping when you live far from your new community is not easy, but technology makes it much simpler to tackle this big task. While nothing beats in-person visits, if you live across the country, or even in an international destination, you may not have that option. Here’s a look at how...

Big, bold, renovated, and move-in ready only begin to describe this oversized Mayfair in Valley Cottage. Enjoy handsome curb appeal, then make your way through a double-door entry with etched glass. Be awed by an oversized living room / dining room boasting recessed lighting and gleaming hardwood flooring. Create family memories as you enjoy the warm ambiance of a brick, wood-burning fireplace. A generous two-tier deck overlooking a lovely, manicured backyard will surely add to spring and summer enjoyment. Your inner chef will rejoice in newly renovated kitchen w/ granite counters and sparkling stainless steel appliances. An enormous...

A sensational opportunity awaits the savvy buyer who seeks to celebrate space in a sophisticated, meticulously-maintained and beautifully updated 4-bedroom ranch. Enjoy the extraordinary ease of total living on one level. Begin with outstanding curb appeal, professional landscaping, specimen planting, and a paver walkway. Relish an updated kitchen with top-of-the-line SS appliances and pantry, and two modernized baths -- one with a whirlpool tub. A living room with wood burning fireplace is ready to fashion lasting memories and leads to a stunning glass atrium office/sitting room. All hardwood flooring, newly finished basement, 2-car...

A sensational opportunity awaits the savvy buyer who seeks to celebrate space in a sophisticated, meticulously-maintained and beautifully updated 4-bedroom ranch. Enjoy the extraordinary ease of total living on one level. Begin with outstanding curb appeal, professional landscaping, specimen planting, and a paver walkway. Relish an updated kitchen with top-of-the-line SS appliances and pantry, and two modernized baths -- one with a whirlpool tub. A living room with wood burning fireplace is ready to fashion lasting memories and leads to a stunning glass atrium office/sitting room. All hardwood flooring, newly finished basement, 2-car...