by Marti Reeder | May 16, 2016 | Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Misc., Reporter
Are you considering downsizing – or rightsizing – your current home to accommodate your changing needs? Maybe your kids have left for college, you have more space than you want to maintain, or perhaps you and your spouse are tired of caring for a large yard. Here are...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 14, 2016 | Heating/Cooling, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Everyone likes to save money, especially on expensive home-related projects. With these DIY home hacks, inspired by This Old House, you can save time, money and energy! Here are 10 of our favorite home hacks. Closing closet doors reduces the square footage your home...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 29, 2016 | Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Spring and summer tend to be the hottest times to buy and sell homes. Selling homes can be tricky when there are so many on the market. Here are 5 ways to make your home stand out in the spring selling season. Curb appeal, curb appeal, curb appeal. Buyers can decide...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 12, 2015 | Home Care & Maintenance, Home Decor, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal, Staging
Curb appeal is essential when you are trying to sell your home. Here are some easy tips and tricks for boosting your home’s curb appeal, while keeping your home cozy and inviting this fall. Look at your exterior paint. Is it a neutral color? Are there fewer...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 1, 2015 | Design, Entertaining, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Exterior/Landscaping, Home Ideas, Lawns & Landscaping, Reporter, Seasonal
Our gorgeous, not-too-hot summers are one of the many reasons I love the Seattle area. Make this summer one of your favorites by transforming your backyard into an outdoor sanctuary. Here are some great tips from Better Homes & Gardens to inspire you: Turn a...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 30, 2015 | Design, Home Buying, Home Care & Maintenance, Home Ideas, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Lawns & Landscaping, Real Estate, Reporter
In a competitive real estate market like ours, properly preparing your home to be shown and sold is critical. By taking the extra time – and a little extra money – to freshen up or upgrade your home, you can actually reduce the amount of time your home will stay on...