by Marti Reeder | Dec 21, 2022 | Entertaining, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance
The holidays bring family together. But when that family is gathering in your home, it can mean weeks of planning, prepping, and cleaning. Ensure your next houseguests have a comfortable stay with these practical tips. Restock and Refresh Your Fridge Spend more time...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 17, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Improvement, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Home Value, Real Estate
Fixer-upper homes are attractive for many reasons, including a lower sales price, less competition, and a relatively higher potential for resale profit. However, just like any other investment, there is risk involved in it. For one, fixer-uppers, which entail more...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 28, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Remodeling
Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners may make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If resale value is important to...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 2, 2022 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance
Implementing even one of these five tips will help you lower your summertime cooling bill. Put all five into practice and you may save more money than you thought possible. Just don’t forget to turn down your AC. 1. Turn On Your Fans Used in tandem with air...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 15, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Misc.
The Seattle real estate market is hot, hot, hot, and you are thinking about selling your home. With homes selling way above asking price, you want to ensure you get top dollar for your home too. That’s easy to do with some simple, affordable home improvements. Here...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 19, 2022 | Home Care & Maintenance, Real Estate
Despite low inventory, rising prices and wild winter weather, the Seattle area real estate market remains strong. We can anticipate some changes in 2022, however, as the economy shifts and COVID continues to impact how and where people want to live. Whether you plan...