After several years of diligently saving money, I’m nearly ready to purchase my first home. Because I’ve been thinking about buying a home for so long, I know exactly what I want my house to look like. I desire a place that has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. I also need a quiet space to set up my home office in. I want a massive, walk-in closet in my master bedroom. My master bathroom needs to have double vanities, a tiled, walk-in shower, and a Jacuzzi tub. On this blog, I hope you will discover how to set priorities during your new home search. Enjoy!
A New Home Search
Selling Your Home? Don't Overlook These Preparation Tasks
18 May 2016
It's not easy preparing your home to put up on the market for sale. It needs a solid deep cleaning, fresh paint, decluttering, new landscaping, and more. By the time you're done, it looks brand new and better than ever! However, there are a few more tasks that you need to do before you are truly ready for prospective buyers, including: Getting an Up-to-Date Survey of the Home. Potential buyers will want to know about easements, property lines, etc.
Five Dreadful Diseases You Can Get From A Cute Little Mouse!
4 April 2016
Many people find it difficult to call a pest care professional to get ride of mice because the cute little creatures tug at their heartstrings. But in real life, mice aren't the adorable critters found in cartoons and story books -- they carry all manner of contagious diseases that can harm or even kill household residents as well as domestic pets. Following are just five of the diseases that you can catch from a mouse.
Five Tasks To Tackle Before Your Moving Crew Arrives
23 March 2016
Hiring professional movers certainly simplifies the moving process on your end. You don't have to worry about packing everything safely or driving a big truck -- those challenges are left to the pros! However, there are some things you'll still need to take care of on your own before the movers arrive to pack up your things. Here's a list of those tasks: 1. Gather your important paperwork. Important paperwork is a lot safer with you than in the moving truck.
Victimized By Voracious Voles? What Home Gardeners Should Know To Protect Their Lawns And Gardens
17 March 2016
Voles are tiny but extremely destructive rodents known for damaging or killing many of the plants and trees commonly grown in the home garden or lawn. Sometimes called a field mouse, and often confused with moles, the vole is capable of eating flower bulbs; gnawing on root vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes; and killing young trees, shrubs and bushes by chewing on the bark. If your garden is under siege by voracious voles and you are determined to claim victory, the following information can help you do battle and ultimately win the war on voles.
How To Speed Up Your Home Sale When The Market Is Slow
15 March 2016
On average, homes in the United States are listed on the market for 46 to 55 days before they sell. However, in some markets, the process takes much longer. If you live somewhere where it takes months or even a year to sell a home, it can be frustrating. Luckily, there are ways to speed up the process. Take a look at these tips: 1. Lower the price If you want your home to sell faster than the other homes in your area, you need to price it competitively.