One of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your abode is paint. It is a relatively affordable and easily DIY way to update your space. If you have ever visited your local paint store, the wall of color swatches is as mesmerizing as it is overwhelming. How do you choose?! A good place to start, the color of the year! When Sherwin-Williams announced that its color of the year was Naval, Continue Reading
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The Most Expensive House on the Block
You may have heard the advice don't buy the most expensive house on the block. What’s the reasoning behind that? If you view your home as an investment that appreciates in value then you have to consider what the other homes around you look like. How is it that a small ranch surrounded by contemporary masterpieces may actually appreciate more than a beautiful new build surrounded by tiny Continue Reading
Wallpaper, So Haute Right Now!
Have you recently been inside a cool hotel lobby or bar, restaurant, or home lately and noticed some amazing wallpaper? Or maybe you spotted some hip walls on the glossy pages of an interior design magazine? Well, Wallpaper is back, and its oh so haute! I have always had a love of wallpaper. When I was in middle school, I took over my youngest brother’s Continue Reading
Add Character to Your Abode- Vintage Furniture
Incorporate Vintage or High-Quality Used Pieces A great way to add character to your interior decor in your abode is to sprinkle in some vintage/used furniture. This can work with literally any style. Even if you don't want a full Boho/Flea Market vibe, a piece here or there can really give the space dimension and character. Vintage furniture in general is made much better Continue Reading
House Hacking 101
House Hacking has become a popular term lately in the Real Estate Investing Community and also another community known as FIRE, Financial Independence and Early Retirement. In fact, as it comes to FIRE, developing and utilizing hacks for just about everything is a must and is one of the key tenets to reaching FIRE. This post will focus on the hacking aspect of Real Estate, and in Continue Reading
Can You Time the Market?
Can you Time the Market? A common question heard on so many news outlets, websites, etc. is if a buyer can time the Real Estate market, like you might when you are buying a stock. Some people say "No" you cannot time the market. They claim that you buy when the time is right for you, and it's a long term investment. They say timing doesn't matter, not to think about it. Continue Reading
