Traditionally, people set personal improvement goals such as eating healthier, starting a new hobby or rekindle old friendships as their New Year's resolutions. The ultimate purpose of any New Year's resolution is usually to improve your quality of life. Since you likely spend more time at home than anywhere else, why not consider a New Year...
Strategies to Lower Your Utility Expense
Utility bills can represent a costly expense for a homeowner. Saving energy in your home doesn't have to be a challenge, nor do you have to suffer from the excess expense of wasted energy with your energy bill. When you're considering how best to tackle the utility bills, there are several strategies you can use to decrease your utility usage,...
New Homeowner Checklist For Year One
Purchasing a home is exciting life event and is a time when you will have, what feels like, a million things to do. From packing up to moving in and getting your kids off to their first day of school, there is a lot to consider. To get started here’s a checklist to help get you through your first year of being a homeowner! 1) Review Your...
15 Tips to Winterize Your Home
Winterizing your North Carolina home is a smart move. These tips aren't just for homeowners in colder parts of the state like the mountains. Residents on the coast and other areas where winter is milder will find ways to prepare their homes as well. Since it's best to winterize before the season's first snowfall, November to mid-December is the...
5 Tips to Help You Transition Your Home from Summer to Fall
Fall is just around the corner, which means the leaves will start to change into colorful, warm hues and the weather will begin to cool down. The fall season is all about being cozy and comfortable. And since it's fast approaching, it's a great time to transform your home into a warm, inviting haven for the colder months. 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU...
How to Determine Whether a Community is Right For You
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What to Consider When Choosing a Floor Plan for Your Home
Are you getting ready to design your new home? The floor plan is one of the most important elements of that home. It will set up your property and help determine how you will live in your new space. There are many elements to consider when choosing your floor plan--but this guide can make it easier to see exactly what your new home needs. What...
How to Determine Whether a Community is Right for You
How to Determine Whether a Community is Right for You Integrating into a healthy community that aligns with your lifestyle is a key aspect of moving. It's essential that you select an area with a community that adds value to your life. How can you determine what that community looks like, though? And is it really worth passing up...
5 Ways Homeowners Can Prepare For Summer Storms
As a North Carolina homeowner, you know summer storms are a fact of life. Adhering to these easy home maintenance tips is an essential component of being proactive in preparing your home for summer storms. The other component is taking additional steps when a storm is in the forecast. Maintenance Tips for a Storm Ready Home Inspect Your...
New Homeowner Checklist For Year One
Purchasing a home is a thrilling life event and a time when you will have, what feels like, a million things to do. From packing up to moving in, to getting your kids off to their first day of school, there is a lot to get in order. To help ensure you get settled into your new home, here's a checklist with tips to get you through your first year...