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Holiday Events Are HERE
In mid October, while walking through my local CVS I noticed not one but two holidays on display. Standing next to the ghoulish skeleton draped in black was rose-cheeked Santa Claus and his reindeer. It seems that the winter holid...
Is Your Home Renovation Worth It?
Owning a home isn’t the American dream, making a home is! If you’re anything like me, moving into your own house means wanting to paint every wall, fill every room, and make some much “needed” improvements. It’s hard not...
Scott’s Addition to Richmond
There is something about Scott’s Addition that really resinates with me. It is quant yet bustling, and brings a unique flavor to the RVA scene. Richmond is a history lovers dream, and Scott’s Addition has a very long past....
Home Buying Dilemma
Should I or Shouldn’t I? Buying vs. Renting in Todays Market. What is YOUR American dream? The dream most people conjure up typically involves owning a home. Is it the same for you? Unfortunately, if you’re anything like most of us, th...
Battle of Bamboo vs Hardwood
Its time to make the change, but to what? Drab flooring got you down? The craze of bamboo flooring seemed to erupt onto the real estate scene almost over night. It seems like you can’t get through a HGTV show without hearing how this gras...
Don’t Underestimate the Power of an Accent Wall
Its time for a color change And for Once I’m not talking about my hair Most of my cravings for a style upgrade hit when the weather gets warm, assumingly because the stale, drab feeling of winter has receded and the world fills with brigh...
Is your Home Ready to Sell
There are a number of factors that influence the sale of your home. These factors include price, terms, condition, location, and exposure. While your real estate agent is responsible for gaining exposure, all the exposure in the world won...
The Skinny on the Nest Thermostat
While at Home Depot recently, I stumbled upon a chic looking gadget called the Nest Thermostat—and it was love at first sight. Nest Thermostat Positives: Apparently your thermostat controls half of your home’s energy. Crazy...
