04th April 2008
Santa Fe architecture is a perennial favorite and an old standby. It's just part of living here. It's likely, however, that Santa Fe wouldn't look like Santa Fe if the preservationist "Historic Styles Ordinance" hadn't been passed in 1957. The ordinance...
02nd April 2008
Spring is coming, the traditional time for home maintenance checks, so how would you like to know the weak spots in your area? Whilst many home maintenance problems are universally familiar, some problems can be even more troublesome in certain areas. Thi...
02nd April 2008
It is getting more and more popular to 'go green', and many Americans are leading the way in their housing choices. One area recently reported that their realty market was stagnant except for a big rush on newly built homes that were extremely energy con...
02nd April 2008
Salt water pools have been in use since the 1960s in Australia. Owners of these new, virtually maintenance free, pools say that you will never go back once you have tried them! There is no more itchy skin, stinging eyes or bleached out bathing suits with...
02nd April 2008
The way I see it, there are are two types of people in this world: those who love corner lots and those who hate them. If you are about to sell your corner lot property, understanding what makes these two groups of people tick is an essential first step ...
02nd April 2008
If you have finally decided that you will have to change your way of life and save money by growing your own vegetables, then you still have time to get a crop in for this year. If you have never done it before there are many sites online and many magazin...
01st April 2008
Crown molding is the latest craze in high impact, low investment renos. It adds texture to your walls and the appearance of height by drawing the eye upward. It can also be the first major step in turning an architecturally boring room into an intere...
01st April 2008
Are you the proud owner of a boring crackerbox condo? Do you have a functional house that needs something extra? Fortunately, it's possible to make your good but lousy investment look great too without too much fuss. Better than a paint job, more perma...
28th March 2008
Gardening for many is a labor of love. All those hours spent weeding, pruning, watering, and fertilizing is worth it when your first spring bulb flowers, or your vegetable garden is ripe for the picking. Some don't consider gardening work, but therapy - a...
28th March 2008
Imagine the perfect lawn. One that never has to be mowed, watered, fertilized or weeded. No you're not dreaming. Ask anyone with an artificial lawn, and they'll tell you it is very much a reality. These simulated lawns feel and look like grass and always...
28th March 2008
A common fallout of a real estate buyers market is the tendency for drawing the lowballers out of the woodwork. More and more buyers who may never have considered this type of negotiation, now feel they have the upper hand and are more likely to submit a ...
26th March 2008
You're thinking about buying an investment property - you're sold on the investment, but you're not sold on investing in tenants. You've heard the nightmare stories about the world's worst tenants. You know, the ones who never paid the rent, who had late ...
25th March 2008
Many of my clients prefer to shop new construction homes exclusively when searching for their new Greenville SC area home. This is because they are looking for the latest in kitchen designs and features, large master baths, media rooms, today's most popu...
12th March 2008
Foreclosure 'bargains' may soon be thin on the ground and this may cause a 'rush' on the listed sales now available. The good news is that there is a more expansive program just introduced to help distressed home owners. The newly formed, 'Project Lif...
11th March 2008
There are so many green products available for your home today. From small, simple lifestyle changes to big ticket items and renovation materials, today's consumer can easily lighten their footprint and save money. Whether you are looking to "green" your ...
