2014

How To Get Your Child To Help You Sell Your Home

Selling your home can be stressful for individuals or couples, but when you add children to the mix it can become even more difficult. As a parent you will have to help your child deal with their emotional attachment to your home and find a way to encourage them to keep your home ready to show on short notice.  Deal With Emotional Attachments  Both children and adults form strong attachments to their homes.

How To Protect Your Vacant Home While It Is On The Market

These days, leaving a house empty after you have moved out can be risky. If it is obvious that the house is vacant, potential thieves could zero in on the property and begin to clear out the remaining fixtures and even the copper piping in the home. Here, you will learn a few ways to protect your vacant home while it is on the market. Enlist the Help of Neighbors

2 Common Types Of Winter Pests And Why They Are Dangerous In Your Home

As the winter starts to set in, most people like to enjoy the comforts of their home more. Most families start staying inside more often. Adults pull out the cozy blankets as children enjoy slumber parties on the floor. However, during this time, seasonal allergies kick in. Since the trees are no longer blooming, one possible reason is that pests are in your home. Here are the two common winter pests and why they are dangerous in your home.

3 Things To Do To Survive The Circus Of Apartment Hunting

Renting an apartment can be anyone's worst nightmare. Looking for a place to move into is hard enough; trying to balance your desires for a quality place and location and landlord with a tight budget is like trying to wrestle a lion on a tightrope. It may sound entertaining, but it takes a lot of skill, and many think it's impossible. It is most definitely like a circus. These three tips might not make the job any easier--in fact, it will take even more time.

Curb Appeal Considerations When You Have Small Children

The importance of curb appeal is indisputable, especially when studies show that improved exteriors can increase a home's sales price by up to 17%.  However, creating strong street-side impressions may present a unique challenge to families with small children.  This article will address a few simple ways to make your home's appeal as big as possible, regardless of how little some of its occupants may be. Control Clutter In preparation for putting your home on the market, you've likely begun the process of staging the interior to maximize the home's appeal.