The first thing to determine is whether the room will be primarily used for socializing, relaxing, working or dining. Then determine its secondary purpose. Is it a place to do work or homework? Is it a space for family entertainment or a room for overnight guests? If a room is large enough, you can dedicate […]
Upcycling is taking an item destined for the trash/recycle bin and turning it into something really wonderful . Repurposing applies to items in a way that it wasn’t originally intended. You can find used items at thrift stores, your own home, garden shed or garage yard sales, curbside, estate sales as well as online at […]
When interest rates are high, many homebuyers turn to adjustable-rate mortgages, better known as ARMs. That’s because these mortgages typically come with initial interest rates that are lower than what they’d get when applying for a standard 30-year or 15-year fixed-rate mortgage. Those lower initial rates mean lower monthly mortgage payments. That’s the good news. […]
Springtime is the best time to tackle outdoor cleaning. After a long winter spent indoors, you will want to get the job done before it gets too hot to work outside during the day. But what do you need to clean your home’s exterior? Here is our guide to outdoor cleaning to keep your home […]
Interior design trends tend to change quite often. It does not take long before home living spaces appear outdated (think 1970’s pink shag carpets). While you may not want to go through the time and expense of changing your interior design every year, there may be some novel ways you can update your living spaces. […]
What’s important to you as you prepare to file? Your situation can make a big difference in the tax you pay and the paperwork you have to file. The IRS is trying to get you off to a good start this filing season by listing some of the issues the Agency believes are important to […]
Tax season is upon us and there are some real estate related updates that you don’t want to forget. Mortgage Insurance: As of today, for the 2022 tax year, private mortgage insurance (PMI) and mortgage insurance permiums (MIP) are no longer deductible. Previously, with the passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, you […]
So you got your home under contract! Congrats – that’s great! So what’s the next step is always the first question that I hear from sellers. It’s the home inspection! Be sure that you are ready for the inspector. You probably did a lot of prep work to get your home on the market but […]
Once the residence of Jacksonville Philanthropist, Dorcas Drake (whose name you will note on the transom over the front door), this updated historic home in Springfield won’t disappoint. **Bonus – NEW ROOF** Meet the neighbors or sip your morning coffee on the large front. porch. The foyer is a perfect place to drop your shoes […]
