A friend of mine started working from home recently and while this might sound like a great situation, now she really needs a home office. Probably not simply a desk, chair and computer but a full blown set-up like she has at the company office. And here is where she tells me her challenge comes in – how should she create
Your favorite room in the house…
Often times, prospective buyers walk into the model home, see several floorplans featured and don’t know where to begin with figuring out which one best suits their needs. Here are a few ideas to help you sift through all those plans. Typically when I would see someone looking a bit overwhelmed or confused by all
Interest Rates and Buying Decisions
Ok, it’s easy enough to say when the rates are low, it’s a good time to buy. But the big questions these days seems to be, “Will the rates keep going down?” and “Is now really the best time to buy?” The basic answer: “I don’t know”. That doesn’t help you much, does it? So
Don’t Miss The Maryland Home & Garden Show This Weekend
It’s time again for the Maryland Home & Garden Show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Maryland. From October 15-17 find out what’s new in home improvement, gardening, home décor and much, much more! With over 300 Home Improvement Exhibitors participating this year, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for . . . kitchens
Flooring Advice for Homeowners: Hardwood vs. Bamboo
Flooring. It’s one of the first things you notice when walking into any home. Not only can flooring affect the look and feel of your home, it can affect the value as well. Whether you are building your new home from the ground up or just making adjustments to your current one, choosing a floor
National Housing Survey Results Released
The results are in from Fannie Mae’s latest National Housing Survey. And after polling close to 3,400 Americans including renters, homeowners, mortgage borrowers, underwater borrowers and delinquent borrowers between June 2010 and July 2010, Fannie Mae releases its results. Overall, respondents are increasingly more confident in the health of the housing market and think it
Debunking Ten Popular Home Decorating Rules
For the longest time I avoided taking on the task of home decorating. During my years of moving from apartment to apartment, I quickly learned that all those pretty little things I would hang on the walls and put out for all to see would eventually have to be taken down and packed back up
How To Evaluate Schools Before Making Your Homebuying Decision
Whether or not you’re looking for a new home in hopes of finding a better school district doesn’t change the fact that schools can play a huge part in any homebuying decision. And these days, parents and children aren’t the only ones who may feel the lasting effects of a school’s reputation . . . your
Demographic Shifts Expected to Affect the Future of Housing
We can almost certainly expect to see a growth and shift in the American population in the years to come, which leaves builders questioning what to build and where to build new homes in the future. Hanley Wood, parent company of Builder, recently held a conference in Washington, DC among scholars, economists, technology experts and
Purchasing a New Home vs. Purchasing a Pre-Owned Home
Written by guest blogger, Cindy James New Homes Group | Century 21 New Millennium It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make! Do you buy a “new home,” or do you select a “pre-owned” home? There are many things you should consider before making your decision. A used home is typically in an established
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