It’s Sunday morning. You’re scheduled to go out and see houses later on with your real estate agent. But it’s nasty outside. It’s beyond pouring. You can’t even imagine walking from the car into a house. You’d rather just cancel the appointment and hang inside, maybe watch some TV. You can always go see […]
What to Look for in a New Jacksonville Neighborhood
What to Look for in a New Neighborhood It’s easy to overlook during the chaos and excitement of a home search in sunny Jacksonville, but your new neighborhood is just as important as the home itself. After all, you can renovate your home — painting the walls and replacing appliances to suit your […]
4 approachable modern home design ideas
Once limited to simplistic, clean lines and cool color schemes, modern design has evolved to include sleek, minimalistic looks with gentle, warm, organic elements. The new “approachable modern” design schemes emphasize the grace of nature, respect the strength of simplicity and can be effortlessly incorporated into any home by choosing the right accents. Incorporating […]
A facelift for your kitchen: Refacing makes old cabinets instantly new
In this instant-gratification era, instant makeovers – from week-long juice diets to weekend home renovations – are a top trend. And according to Yahoo! Homes, so are instant kitchen updates achieved by refacing cabinets. It's no wonder. Women spend a third of their household activity time in the kitchen, according to the Bureau […]
6 simple steps for you to follow for a clean and organized garage
Your garage's main function is usually to safeguard and store your car, truck or motorcycles. That can't take place if your garage has turned into a glorified storage unit, stuffed to the rafters with boxes, toys, tools, bikes, strollers and everything else you either don't have room for or just don't want in the […]
New Appraisal Disclosure Rule For Lenders
New appraisal disclosure rules for lenders New consumer protection rules kicked in January 18th that give mortgage applicants more information on why a loan was accepted or rejected. The rule will serve to empower buyers by providing appraisals and other data early enough so that the buyer has an opportunity to contest the results. The […]
