Many of the ways we decorate our homes are based on timeless, classic standards of design, but we all know that it is also fun to keep up with the latest trends and refresh the looks of some of our rooms on an annual or even seasonal basis. Over the past few years people have spent more time in their …
What Not to Do After Applying for a Mortgage
After a long and tiring search, you’ve finally found your dream home. Now the work and waiting really begins as you line everything up to work toward a closing date for what will hopefully be your new home. If you have applied for a mortgage loan as part of the home buying process, make sure you think about all of …
Tips for Making Last Minute Showings Easier
Having your home constantly ready for showings can be one of the biggest inconveniences when your house is on the market. Imagine you’ve just settled in to binge watch one of your favorite shows, but as soon as the opening credits roll, you receive a text from your real estate agent that a last minute showing request has come in …
Tips for Making a New Start in a New City
People move for lots of reasons, from following a job or a potential partner to looking for a way to mix things up. If you’re searching for a change of lifestyle, moving to a new and unfamiliar town could be a welcomed opportunity to forget the past and start anew. So here are some tips from the Brown Daniel Group …
Helping Your Dog Adjust After a Move
Almost everyone loves the excitement of settling into their new home, but for many of us, the process of getting there is a little bit less enjoyable. Pouring over listings, viewing numerous homes and attending open houses can be a lot of work, even more so if you are selling a home at the same time and have your own …
Selling Probate Properties
We all know how important it is to have a will in place long before we have to consider end of life decisions. However, there are still many people who never get around to taking this important legal step, and die without a set plan of inheritance in place. If a homeowner passes away without having documentation for who should …
Is Buying Still Better Than Renting?
For decades, experts have recommended purchasing a home rather than renting one for an extended period of time. Renting is for students and those who will only be living in a city temporarily they say, otherwise you are simply throwing money away every month on something that you will never own. Meanwhile owning your home is an investment with long …
Steps To Take When Hiring a Contractor
Are you thinking about diving into a home renovation project, but you know you won’t be able to tackle this project alone? Even experienced DIYers sometimes find that they need to hire a professional to oversee larger projects. If you are thinking about hiring a general contractor to handle a project at your home, here are some things you should …
Renovations You Can Skip Before Selling Your Home
Everyone knows that when you decide to put your home on the market, you want to stage and upgrade everything so that your home look its best for all prospective buyers. You are correct when you assume that the better your home looks in listing pictures and in person when it is shown, the more offers you’re likely to receive, …