Moving to a new home is a big undertaking, especially if you have children. While it can be an exciting change, it can also be stressful and overwhelming for both parents and kids. Whether you are buying or selling a home, here are some important things to consider from BrownDaniel Group to ensure a smooth and stress-free transition. Plan as …
Remodeling Tips for Historic Homes
Owning a historic home is a bucket list item for many people who have a deep love of history and a passion for preservation. While some home buyers are looking for the freshest new build in an up and coming section of the city, others only have eyes for a house with “good bones” that has “seen a lot” during …
Design Trends That are Making a Comeback
As the old saying goes, everything old is new again! The phrase is used for many things, but it is definitely true when it comes to interior design and home decor. Trends that were once banished from homes coast to coast are once again appearing in home decor magazines and in showrooms. When we see these blasts from the past …
Check the Plumbing Before You Buy A House
When most people begin listing out their must haves for a new home, they are likely to consider important items like the number of bedrooms in the home, how much closet space they will need, and especially if they have kids and pets, the size of the backyard. They more than likely are not thinking about things like what material …
Selling and Staging a Home with Pets
The numbers show that here in the United States, we love our furry friends. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in pet-loving households across the nation there are 70 million dogs and 74 million. And that doesn’t even take into account how many people have less common pets, such as hamsters, fish, birds and reptiles. Pets supply us with …
Things to Remember When Purchasing Vacant Land
Not all buyers are looking for the perfect newly constructed home, or just the right pre-loved home in an active neighborhood. Some buyers already have the exact dream home for them in mind, and they know that the only way to achieve their dream is to start from scratch by building a home to their exact specifications on a newly …
Understanding Capital Gains Tax
You’ve heard the term before, but are your sure you know what capital gains tax is and at what point in your financial life you will encounter it? If you are about to put your home on the market, depending on your specific situation, now may be the time to find out all about what it is, and how to …
Fixes You Can Ignore When Selling Your Home
We spend a lot of time telling stressing the importance of properly preparing your home for the real estate market when you decide it is time to sell. From decluttering, to staging, to minor repairs, we always try to get across to soon-to-be sellers the importance of making sure your home gives the best impression possible. However, it is just …
Ways to Save on Moving Costs
Moving is usually an exciting time in the life of a family, but it can also be stressful, and the process of moving adds extra expenses on top of the cost of the new home you have purchased. These expenses need to be paid now, rather than over the lifetime of your new home, so its important to be aware …