Redesigning their backyard persuaded this family of three to stay put instead of moving. Previously, they had a collection of cherished fish living in a leaky pond, mature shrubs overwhelming and overshading the small space, and a patchy lawn growing in poorly draining clay soil. The yard is the main view from inside the home,
There’s no need to buy a new house or take on an extensive remodel to get the curb appeal you want. There are many ways to approach your exterior to give it a serious update without a serious overhaul. Here are 10 favorite tips for you to boost your house’s first impression. 1. Stairs. If you
Luxurious decor, the color green, swimming pools and dedicated spaces for work, art and exercise are just some of the trends taking off. Here you can glimpse more of what homeowners are interested in now — and get an idea of what homes might look like in the very near future. 1. Dedicated Activity Spaces
Spending time in the garden can be a wonderful mood lifter and stress reliever. For that reason, health & other facilities have long incorporated healing gardens into their treatment for patients, family members and staff. But these healing spaces aren’t limited — they also have a place in the home garden. We spoke with Evette
We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons. No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain
Some Highlights: The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging. 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers. 77% of buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers to visualize the home as their own. The top rooms to stage