Grammy loves to host everyone, but she may not love the work and expenses that go with it. Here’s how to pitch in. The holiday season is right around the corner, and Grandma can’t wait for everyone to visit. Nothing brings her more joy than being surrounded by her family for the holidays. Although Grandma […]

Salt Lake City Makes Top 10 List for Freelancers and Telecommuters Salt Lake City landed the No. 2 spot of the nation’s top 100 metros most suited for freelance and telecommuting life. The survey looked at places that are affordable, fun and work-from-home friendly. Other criteria included cost of state and local taxes, cost of […]

Key Takeaways Homesellers need to think of their property as a product instead of their home. As with curb appeal, the better the home looks, the faster it will sell. In most markets, the best strategy to attract the most buyers is to price just a bit low. Often, what helps a home sell faster is also […]

Three important things to disclose before your home is sold. When making an offer on a house, a property disclosure is one of the first things buyers get from the seller. This is also referred to as a real estate disclosure form or a home disclosure. The specifics vary by state, but most states require […]

Working parents with school-aged kids understand the utter chaos that a school-day morning can bring. Along with readying yourself for work and making sure everyone eats a decent breakfast, there is school lunch preparation to consider. Creating a lunch station is one way to deal with this, both for older kids who make their own […]

Three useful strategies to help you determine your home’s value. Whether you’re considering selling, refinancing, or simply curious about your property’s value, understanding how to determine your home’s worth is crucial. Today, we’ll explore three essential strategies to help you unveil the mystery behind your home’s market value. 1. Research comparable sales (comps). Analyze recently sold […]

You don’t need a big yard to enjoy gardening; even a small patio can be transformed into a colorful oasis. Container gardening isn’t quite the same (care of the plants is a bit more challenging for one thing), but a container garden or patio can be just as attractive as those grown in the dirt. […]

Although the weather outside isn’t frightful – yet – it soon will be. Are you ready for another winter? More important, is your home ready? Let’s take a look at the important steps to take to winterize your outdoor water supply and irrigation systems to avoid breaks and leaks over the winter. Disconnect the hose […]

If you’re like many home shoppers, you understand that there are differences between condos and townhomes but you don’t quite understand what those differences are. This is because there are also similarities, most notably that townhomes are frequently governed by a homeowner association and condos almost always are. I don’t know about you, but when […]

Follow these tips when preparing your home for sale: Stage each living area to help potential buyers imagine living in that space. Keep all rooms clean, including children rooms. Remove clutter and extra furniture to help the space feel clean and larger.