Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Getting rid of a pest infestation in the home can be an expensive and stressful endeavor. Enjoy a comfortable, pest-free home with a few best practices. Preventative Control Every homeowner should invest in preventative pest control. Either hire a company to come and treat the inside and outside of your house on a...

If you add your house to the real estate market but fail to garner buyers' attention, now may be a good time to revamp your home pricing strategy. Otherwise, your home may remain on the housing market for many weeks or months before it finally sells. Generally, there are several factors you need to consider to determine if you...

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay You may hear someone say that you should get into real estate, but truthfully, it isn’t for everyone. While real estate investing can be a lucrative opportunity, if you don’t know what you’re facing, things can quickly get out of hand. Why Real Estate Investing? Ultimately, the goal is to...

A successful home selling experience is not a guarantee. However, if you prepare for the house selling journey, you may be better equipped than others to reap the benefits of a quick, profitable home selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips so you can set yourself up to succeed during the house selling journey. 1. Identify...

Photo by Karsten Bergmann via Pixabay Take a tour through the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Holland, and you’ll see beautiful historic homes with painted brick exteriors. Wander down streets of hundreds-of-years-old houses, and the most memorable ones are those with painted brick exteriors. But if your brick is in perfect condition, why would you paint it? Odd-Colored...

An offer to purchase represents a key milestone in the homebuying journey. Ultimately, it helps to plan ahead to ensure you're ready to submit a homebuying proposal. Because if you know what it takes to put together a competitive offer to purchase a house, you can boost the likelihood that a home seller accepts your proposal. Now, let's take...

Everyone defines the term "quality of life" differently, but if you asked 100 people, you'd probably hear a lot of similar answers. According to a Gallup study entitled "The State of American Well-Being," the basis for a good quality of life includes having a sense of purpose, feeling good about what you do every day, having supportive relationships, being...

In many ways, the quality of your life is determined by the condition of your home. If it feels like your home is in disrepair, messy, or cluttered, you're not going to feel comfortable or satisfied with your living situation. While perfection is an unattainable standard, there are a lot of simple things you can do to keep your...

Suffern, N.Y. A very special Bi-Level in Rockland County has arrived, celebrating space and privacy, and is ready for you & the entire family. Begin with an idyllic, level backyard, boasting perennial cuttings including hostas, hydrangeas, roses of Sharon, and a lush vegetable garden. Inside you’ll relish in young construction offering a generous kitchen adjoining the living room/dining room with entree to a large deck, all the while bathing you in infinite natural light. The lower level offers a separate entry, full bath, and its own deck. Moreover, there is a full, unfinished basement waiting for your personal touches; and storage galore....

New City, NY. An enchanting Sugar Maple Split basking in abundant natural light awaits the most discriminating buyer. Look closely, and you will discover that this house is a true gem. A beautiful combination of form and function, it is a first-time-listed, impeccable property that boasts outstanding curb appeal on a professionally landscaped, level, private lot with specimen plantings and sprinkler system. Begin with the paver walkway, replaced front door and windows, four cozy bedrooms, updated baths, gleaming hardwood flooring, fresh paint, new roof, hot water heater, Culligan water softener, eat-in kitchen with ceramic floors, and...

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...

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...