Buying or renovating a home can inevitably be a huge financial burden as well as a source of enjoyment. But you should be able to reduce the monetary stresses on your bank account and still successfully make your home look like a brand new place. Here are five ways for you to brighten up your home without breaking the bank.   #1 Brighten Up Your Home You can … [Read more...]

After years in the top spot and property returns as high as 50% just last year, California spots like Bay Area look set to see drops as significant as 20% in the coming year. Investors and homeowners across the state are packing up before the real losses set in. But, if you’ve got your real estate wits about you, you’ll do the opposite. California hotspots like LA have … [Read more...]

Just because you have a huge living room, does not mean that you can go all out when it comes to furniture. Most contemporary interior designers back the idea of “less is more.” Irrespective of whether you have a sprawling living room, or have a tiny one, going minimalistic on the furniture will make the space roomy and comfortable. The place does not have to be … [Read more...]

From dingy tiny cubicles in the home to elaborate, beautified ones, the bathroom has metamorphosed and how. In present times, bathrooms are becoming the central focus of the home. All thanks to luxury bathroom fittings, a touch of flamboyance, is being added to this space, making it look more opulent than ever before. Just like good furniture creates a well-designed, … [Read more...]

Adding space and creating your dream home in Canada or the US has never been easier, especially if you have a basement. Though the basement is oftentimes used as storage space or as the laundry room, you have a lot of potentials to make it something greater. Here are some tips and basement renovation trends to consider:   Open Concept For the past couple of … [Read more...]

Working from home is a defining characteristic of the digital age. Recent studies have found that as much as 18% of people around the world work from home. In the US alone, there are an estimated 4.3 million people working from home full-time. Many companies find that the option to work remotely at least part of the time is a big plus for employees. And, of course, if you do … [Read more...]

For many years now, landlords and pets have been arch enemies. Tenants have snuck furry friends into properties without permission, and countless legal battles have ensued due to damage caused as a result. Now though, many landlords are realizing that this pet thing might not be as cut and dry as it seems. With more renters on the market than ever, pet approval is becoming … [Read more...]

When you are investing in real estate, you need to decide whether to invest in a commercial or residential property. They both have their own pros and cons, but commercial property can be more lucrative in most circumstances. However, it does bring a lot of specific challenges along with it and it’s important that you are prepared for that before purchasing a property. One … [Read more...]

Is it time to replace the countertops in your kitchen? On average, homeowners pay about $3,000 to put new kitchen countertops into place. Countertops represent a large percentage of the budget during a kitchen remodeling project. With this in mind, make sure you select the best countertops for your particular kitchen. Your new kitchen countertops should, of course, look … [Read more...]

Being home to 3 of the 10 fastest-growing metros in the US, Florida has seen an economic evolution that outpaced that of the nation, according to a report by Wells Fargo. Developments in the area also lead to an almost constant increase in population, which was also helped—among other things—by tax limitations. As people look at the state and expect to see an emerging … [Read more...]