Posts in category 'Home Ownership'

Preparing for a new pet is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming! From curious kittens & mischievous pups, furry friends have a way of getting into all the places that you don't want them to go. But with a little prep work, you can make sure your home is a safe & welcoming space for your new animal friend. 

Here are a few things to think about before bringing a new pet home: 

1. Secure Hazards
   Like with young children, make sure your cleaning products and chemicals are securely closed and your pets cannot get into them. If your new critter seems especially curious, consider child-proof locks on your cabinets. 
   
   Trash cans are another big temptation for pets. Choose bins with secure lids and make sure you know what foods can be harmful to your pets so they don't snag any fallen scraps. 
   
   
   
2. Manage Cords & Outlets

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In honor of National Homeownership Month, we wanted to share a few interesting statistics from the National Association of Realtors research team with you. These statistics come from a survey sent to buyers who purchased a primary residence home between July 2022 & June 2023.

Who is buying & why?

Millennials (ages 25-43) made up the largest share of home buyers at 38% and the median age of a first-time home buyer was 35 years old.

Gen X (ages 44-58) were more likely to buy multi-generational homes to help care for aging parents (27%) or for cost savings (22%). Other top reasons to buy a multi-generational home include having children or relatives over 18 moving back into the house, spending more time with aging parents, and having children or relatives over 18 who never left home.

For home buyers under 59 years old, the main reason for purchasing was the desire to own a home of their own or because they wanted a larger hom...

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A snow day is a perfect opportunity to stay indoors and realize just how much clutter you've accumulated. If spending more time inside has made you eager to start spring cleaning ahead of schedule, we've put together some tips to help you make the most of the project. 

Make a Plan
We've all done it. You look at a messy room and think "Today, I'm going to organize this room." You start pulling everything off the shelves/counters and out of closets, you get distracted looking at items you haven't seen before, you take a quick break for lunch, and before you know it, it's the end of the day and you've gotten ver...

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Fall is the perfect time to start preparing your house for winter and the cold weather ahead. Here are a few things that you should be doing to make sure your home is ready for the changing temperatures. 

1. Clean Your Gutters Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves and debris so water doesn't pool and cause damage to your home. 
   
   
2. Test Your Smoke Alarm & Carbon Dioxide Detector They should be tested every 6 months to make sure they are still operating properly and are not too old (10 years is the lifetime of most smoke/CO2 detectors). A good rule of thumb is to test them whenever you change your clocks.
3. Maintain Your Home's Heating System Make sure your filters are being replaced regularly and schedule a service check if you are due or haven't done one in a while. Make sure your heating system is ready to get you throu...

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Having storage space in your home is an amazing feature. But having a storage space that is cluttered and unorganized can be stressful. Whether your storage is in an attic, shed, or garage, having a clean and organized space will make it easier to find things you already own and can even make more storage space available to you. 

Here are some tips to make organizing go a little more smoothly: 

• Pick a Day (Or Weekend) A project this big is going to take time. Pick a day or a weekend to dedicate to the project so you don't end up feeling rushed through it or like you only got the job half-done. 
  
  
• Prepare Your Supplies Make sure you have everything you need for organizing and cleaning ready to go. This will probably include trash bags, a broom or shop vac, and some empty boxes or containers for sorting everything out. 
• Categorize Your Belongings Make three piles an...

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