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Should You Update Your Kitchen Backsplash to Sell Your Home?

If you're thinking about selling your home on 30A, you're probably running through a list of improvements you can tackle to make your home more appealing to prospective buyers (and if you're not, that's okay!). For some people, updating a kitchen backsplash can work wonders. But is it the right choice for your home? Here's what you need to know. Should You Update Your Kitchen Backsplash to Sell Your Home? Talk to your real estate agent before you make any big decisions (such as updating your kitchen backsplash). It might not be necessary - or worse, it could damage the resale value of … Continue reading...

3 Things to Know When You Buy Homeowners Insurance

When you buy homeowners insurance - which will be a necessity if you take out a mortgage loan to buy a home - these are three things you need to know. 3 Things to Know When You Buy Homeowners Insurance Your lender will require you to buy homeowners insurance, but even if you pay cash for a home, your financial adviser might suggest that you get it. It's like car insurance - it provides you with financial protection in the event of a catastrophe, disaster or accident. Here's what you need to know: You'll need extra coverage if you have a pool. You may want coverage for things like … Continue reading...

How to Get the Best Deal on Homeowners Insurance on 30A

When you buy a home on 30A - or anywhere else, for that matter - you're probably going to need homeowners insurance. Your lender will require it, but even if you buy a home with cash, your financial adviser will probably suggest that you buy coverage. But how can you save money on homeowners insurance? Here's what you need to know. How to Get the Best Deal on Homeowners Insurance on 30A Usually, homeowners insurance comes in one of three standardized packages - but most companies will let you customize them. The three main types are: Basic. This package offers protection against … Continue reading...

How to Make Your Kitchen Look Bigger

A full-on renovation isn't always in the cards - but there are things you can do to make your kitchen look bigger (and better) without knocking out a wall and redoing the entire layout. How to Make Your Kitchen Look Bigger First things first: The best way to make a space look bigger is through lighting. You can make nearly any enclosed space feel larger by adding a window or skylight. If that's not feasible, think about choosing improved interior light fixtures. If you're improving your kitchen through light fixtures, remember that light needs to come from various directions to minimize … Continue reading...

3 Mistakes Many Couples Make When Buying a Home

If you're like most people buying a home, you want to do everything right - and that includes getting a mortgage, finding the right location and choosing a home that'll be a good fit for you now, five years from now, and two decades from now. But check out these common mistakes couples make when they're buying a home together. That way, you'll know what to avoid. 3 Mistakes Many Couples Make When Buying a Home Many couples make these mistakes: Not discussing credit histories Not considering title options Making house payments separately Here's a closer look at each. Not … Continue reading...

Should You Wait for the Perfect Home to Make an Offer?

If you're searching for a home for sale along 30A, or anywhere else, for that matter, you need to know one thing up front: There's no such thing as a perfect house. However, a perfect enough house is a thing - and it's just what you're looking for. Here's what you need to know about making an offer. Should You Wait for the Perfect Home to Make an Offer? If you love a home, you're likely to overlook its imperfections. However, if you're on the fence about it, you're going to see every last one of them. There are two things to be cautious about here: One, you don't want to be blinded to … Continue reading...

Where Should You Buy Your Next Home?

If you're like many people, you know you want to buy a home - but you also know it's all about location, location, location. So where should you buy your next home? Here's how to figure it out. Where Should You Buy Your Next Home? If you've spent any time looking at 30A real estate listings, you know that homes vary widely in price across the entire area - and that means you'll be focused more on some areas than you will be on others. The best thing to do? Start driving through communities and learn a little about each of them before you start trying to zero in on just one. You can … Continue reading...

5 Things in Your Kitchen That You Should Toss for 2020

New year, new... kitchen? Now's a great time to declutter your kitchen, including the cabinets, drawers and pantry. So where do you start? Check out these five things in your kitchen that you should toss for 2020. 5 Things in Your Kitchen That You Should Toss for 2020 Old spices Cleaning solutions Plastic food containers Appliances you don't use Things that take up counter space Here's a closer look at each. #1. Old spices We're all guilty of keeping spices on the spice rack longer than we should - but if you can't remember the last time you used one, it's time to … Continue reading...

3 Things to Declutter in Your Kids’ Rooms to Start 2020 With a Clean Slate

Keeping kids' rooms tidy is a huge chore - no matter how many children you have. And if you're like most parents, you just want to close the door and not worry about it. But there are three things you can declutter right now to help your kids keep their own rooms organized. 3 Things to Declutter in Your Kids' Rooms to Start 2020 With a Clean Slate The best way to minimize the "stuff" in your kids' rooms is to start with: Clothing and shoes Artwork that won't make it to your refrigerator Outgrown toys and books Here's a closer look at each. #1. Clothing and Shoes Kids' … Continue reading...

How Paint Can Make Your House More Desirable to Buyers

One of the easiest ways to make a home more desirable to prospective buyers is through paint - and here's how. How Paint Can Make Your House More Desirable to Buyers You can use paint to: Repair blemishes on the walls Change perspective on imperfections Tone down your color scheme Here's a closer look at each. #1. How to Use Paint to Repair Blemishes on the Walls Fresh paint is definitely the go-to when your existing paint looks tired or worn - or when it's cracked or peeling. When buyers see paint that's in poor condition, they automatically believe that the home hasn't been … Continue reading...