If you’re searching for a house, you may be wondering about the pros and cons of HOAs. Living in an HOA community has its benefits and drawbacks. While you’ll have to pay association fees, there are often great perks to living in an HOA neighborhood. Here’s what you need to
Every year, April marks Fair Housing Month. This means that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) celebrates the passing of the Fair Housing Act of 1968. This Civil Rights Act made it illegal to discriminate in the selling, renting, and financing of housing on the basis of race, religion, national
November 7 will be the time to set your clocks backward and receive an extra hour of sleep. While that one hour can be nice, daily routines may be thrown off with the change in sunlight hours and getting used to a new clock. It could take your body up
All-white kitchens complement any decor, but they’re hard to keep pristine and can come across as dated. An older white kitchen shows signs of discoloration and wear. What can you do to make your white kitchen more 2021 than 2010? Make it artsy Art galleries have white walls because they’re
Working from home during the pandemic allowed jobs to be saved, but posed challenges in terms of productivity, and performance. Now, homeowners are building or buying work sheds to get the privacy they need to work, create, and produce. A work shed can offer physical as well as psychological distance.
Energystar.gov offers a treasure chest of goodies and information for homeowners. From tax credits and rebates to referrals to qualified contractors, you’ll learn about Energy Star®-certified products you can purchase and install in your home that save energy, money and the environment. The energy star program was established by the Environmental
The pandemic caused many people to try to grab more enjoyment from life, as evidenced by the latest vacation home counties report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In 2020, vacation home sales rose by 16.4%, outpacing the overall growth in existing-home sales of 5.6%, and in 2021, vacation home sales
The third week in September of each year marks National Indoor Plant Week and promotes the importance of having live plants in your interior spaces. Not only do indoor plants provide beautiful and natural decor, they also help to clean the air, create oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. Indoor plants
Fall is a wonderful time to explore locally with family and friends. Check out these events happening around the CSRA this season: The city of North Augusta is hosting the 36th annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Saturday, October 30. There will be arts and crafts vendors, live music, food vendors,
Fall evenings in the south are extra special. There’s something about the cool breeze and crisp leaves that make the air feel a little more clear and comfortable. Consider these ideas when you are planning a fall night, whether it be a date or hanging out with friends and
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