April Chores to Prep for Spring

Check yard for low spots Task: After a spring shower, tour your yard to look for puddles that indicate low spots that will kill your grass and provide a happy breeding ground for mosquitoes. Shortcut: Mark low spots with a short stake. Fill a wheelbarrow...

Ethics and Honesty in Real Estate

Ethics and honesty are everything in business. We have always strictly followed the CCAR code of ethics and run our brokerage the same way. A code of ethics sets forth principles designed to govern our decision-making and distinguish right from wrong.Unfortunately,...

The Hottest Outdoor Trends of 2022

Colorful cabana stripes are back Cabana stripes This design style is having a moment as people look for easy ways to brighten up their space and find inspiration in nostalgic summer designs. “This timeless summer staple is making a bold comeback,” says Wayfair...

How to Clean Your Kitchen from Top to Bottom

Light fixtures Most professional cleaners start from the top and work their way down. That way, all the dust and debris fall to the ground, explains Sarah Karakaian, a home rental consultant who uses her cleaning and house-staging expertise to help clients improve...

March Must-Dos Around the House

If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool...

These Are the Must-Have Home Features of 2022

Record-high home prices and rising mortgage rates, coupled with the return to the office, even if only a few days a week, are prompting buyers to prioritize locations closer to their jobs that they can afford—instead of what’s bigger and better, say real estate...