financial matters / Financing / First-Time Homebuyer / For Buyers / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 15 Nov, 2018
Homebuyers want to shave off as much money from the sale price as possible, and home sellers want to squeeze every last dollar they can out of the deal. So how do you know whether you’re getting a good deal on a home in today’s market? Here are 6 factors...
Building / custom home / energy / environment / For Buyers / For Sellers / household tips / Investment Property / property management / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 8 Nov, 2018
Dehydrate the space: The worst place to hang out is a damp and drippy basement. Inspect your basement first to be sure there are no obvious pools of water or leaks. A few more tests include: Inspecting for water or insect damage in the structure of the basement. Repairing cracks...
custom home / design / Hosing Trends / inspection issues / property management / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 7 Nov, 2018
A kitchen has to be functional above all, and it can’t be if it’s stuck in the past decade! Here are some tips for refreshing with utility. Paint your kitchen cabinets and replace the handles. Add a kitchen island; it’s great for prep work, and with added cabinets, it can...
Escrow / financial matters / First-Time Homebuyer / For Buyers / For Sellers / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 6 Nov, 2018
Whether you’re in the process of selling your home or you’re thinking about taking that leap, it’s important to know that sellers have an important role in the process. It’s far more than just picking the right listing price and marketing the property to the widest audience. There are certain...
custom home / DIY / pets / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 31 Oct, 2018
Take a look around your house with fresh eyes to reveal a myriad of dangers to animals. The most common to watch out for are: Anything that could choke or electrocute. Tuck away wires and looped cords, and keep pulls for window blinds short. Food and medications should be sealed...
household tips / save money / shopping / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 25 Oct, 2018
Perhaps you just bought your first home and you want to fill it with one-of-a-kind furniture that will be loved and admired for years to come. Many people turn to antiques because they love the idea of including pieces of furniture with history or an interesting story behind it in...
DIY / environment / gardening / household tips / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 24 Oct, 2018
When winter approaches, your outdoor plants begin to die off for the year, which means it’s time to focus on your indoor garden. Even if you live in a warm climate, you may want an indoor garden as well. Here’s why: An indoor garden is a great addition to any home...
DIY / Education / energy / household tips / property management / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 23 Oct, 2018
Don’t sneeze with a match in your hand! Safely lighting a fire When starting a fire, open the fireplace doors and place your kindling, logs and newspaper inside. Open the damper and a window a couple of inches. Always open a window when lighting a fire to encourage the smoky...
design / DIY / For Sellers / seller advice / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 18 Oct, 2018
After a full day of house hunting, even the hardiest shopper has difficulty remembering each home they visited. A selling display featuring your property’s benefits is a great way to be sure your home stands out. We’ve used the following marketing strategies to successfully sell many homes. They could work...
custom home / design / DIY / For Buyers / For Sellers / household tips / Team Reba
· by Reba Haas · 16 Oct, 2018
1. Prepping the room More time will be spent preparing to paint than actually applying the coats. It pays off — good preparation will save you from dealing with hiccups. Remove everything you can from the walls and doors, including doorknobs and electrical outlet faceplates. Wipe your walls clean; dirt...
