Real Estate Resources
3 Home Improvements You Shouldn’t Make
Every homeowner who has contemplated a home improvement project has wondered how much the project would add to the value of their home. It’s almost never a question of “Will it?” It’s always “How much?” The good news is that according to the most recent Cost vs. Value report from Remodeling.com, most home improvement projects will add some value to
5 Quick Tips for Your Next Home Remodeling Project
To help you with your home remodeling endeavor, here are five quick tips for planning a project: Make a List of What You Want to Change Start by making a list of what you’d like to change about your house. Brainstorm all the things you’ve thought about, then prioritize the list according to three categories: Things that must be done
City Code Violations – What You Need To Know!
If you are a home owner, it is a good idea to know about the various codes you are responsible to uphold in both your county and your city. Codes are enforced in an effort to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for you and your family to live in. Common Code Violations in Salt Lake County Junk Materials commonly designated
Hire the Right Contractor!
Hiring a contractor can be stressful, especially if you’re planning a major renovation. Use the following guidelines to help you hire the right person and tackle any project around the home. Get referrals. Ask your family, friends and neighbors for the names of contractors or trades professionals they’ve used and make a list of companies that serve your area. I work with
5 Steps to Prepare for an Emergency at Home
Emergency preparedness sounds daunting, but the truth is it can make extreme situations more approachable (and less scary). As you probably already know, emergency situations tend to strike with little or no warning. Since you can’t count on having time for last-minute preparations, save yourself anxiety by coming up with a plan that will help you protect your family and
Settle Into Your New Neighborhood
Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, here’s how to make your new community feel like home. Moving to a new neighborhood is tough, and it gets harder when the move includes relocating to a new city or neighborhood. Finding your sense of place within a new-to-you community is not always straightforward. Meeting people in your neighborhood can be a bit
40 Date Night Ideas for Your Budget
When you’re trying to stick to a budget but also want to treat your special someone to a date night, you might feel stuck. After all, date nights can be expensive. Even if you don’t have anything more than dinner and a movie planned, you could end up paying close to $100! But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to spend
Watch Out for Budget Breakers this Holiday Season
As we head into the holiday season with the endless gift lists and sudden sales, emotional spending is at an all-time high. All of the sudden you look around, your budget is busted and you might have even spent your savings or gotten yourself into debt. Here are some emotional purchases that might make your holidays a little less merry:
12 Tips to Freshen up Your Space
Clients are always asking us how to stage their home for sale, revamp their decor to look the best for buyers or how to make their house look freshly flipped. But why wait until you are ready to sell your home before you make it the relaxing oasis you deserve?! Better yet, why not revitalize your space so that you
How Do I Catch Up on My Retirement Savings?
When you’re in your 20s, you feel like you have your whole life ahead of you. The word retirement makes you think of a gated community, golf carts and grey hair. Who cares about that stuff? But something happens when you turn 40. Your body starts to remind you that you’re not as young as you used to be. In fact, my
