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Long-Distance House Hunting Tips

June 8, 2018 by Rilian Ball

It pays to start with a solid strategy when you have to house hunt from afar. Hunting for a house is stressful enough even if you are moving to another part of town. However, when you are searching for a house from afar, it can make the task of finding the right home for your needs seem almost impossible.  Fortunately, in today's high-tech world, you have an array of tools available right at your fingertips that can make it easy to find the perfect house for your needs. So, even if you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: New Home, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

Home Updates That Make Good Multi-Generational Sense

May 30, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Multi-generational households and the growing preference on the part of many retirees toward "aging in place"have altered home design in recent years. Interiors are more open, more functional and more adaptable that they were even a decade ago. Spaces tend to be less formal; living space is better integrated with work space like the kitchen, and rooms tend to serve more than once purpose, both for quiet pursuits and for family gatherings. Universal Design Home design has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Families, Home Updates, Real Estate

Smart Technology or Home Automation: What’s the Difference?

May 24, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Is it worth it to add smart appliances or automated features if you're selling a home? Just how much connectivity do buyers want? And what exactly do the terms refer to in terms of home updates. Although smart homes and home automation are sometimes used interchangeably, they actually refer to two basically different concepts about how appliances and home systems can operate. Then there is the need for "connectivity," adding another dimension to any discussion of futuristic home features. Home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Automation, Improvements, Real Estate

Green Technology To Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint

May 23, 2018 by Rilian Ball

When you are a homeowner looking to reduce your carbon footprint, there are a number of steps you can take to make your home earth-friendly. From passive solar heating to solar panels, you can make a difference in the impact your home has on the environment. Even when you aren't building a new home, changes can be made to an existing property to increase efficiency and reduce reliance on utility systems. Invest In Solar Power Solar panels are one of the most popular ways to reduce your carbon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Energy Savings, Real Estate, Solar

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