Originally posted at DW Slater Blog on October 12, 2015 If you are like me you want to know the qualifications of the person that is about to provide a service for you whether it is your electrician, doctor, dentist, etc. It is my intent to provide you with some information in regards […]
Are Sheds Outbuildings?
Originally posted at Cleveland Appraisal Blog on October 25, 2018 Often, when appraising homes, I see MLS listings that call a shed an out building. Ask any appraiser and they will likely say that a shed is not an outbuilding. So, are sheds outbuildings? Sometimes it’s good to just get the definition from […]
Questions Seniors Must Ask Themselves When Shopping for a New Home
Buying a new home shouldn’t be done on a whim – it should only be done after careful consideration, and only when you are 100 percent sure what you want and need out of a new living space. More than any other age group, seniors have specific requirements for any new home they move […]
4 Tips for Picking Paint Colors
The popcorn is gone! Chip and Joanna would be so proud of me. The popcorn is gone! Well . . . it is almost gone. It’s gone from MOST of the ceilings on the main floor of our house. We just have our entryway, hearth room, and laundry room left to scrape on the […]
3 Tips to Help Increase your Home Value
When considering home improvements there are two important rules to bear in mind. The first is that cost does not equal value and the second is that real estate markets are micro in nature. What may be expected or accepted in one neighborhood may not work in another. Part of owning a […]
DIY Adventures – Popcorn Ceiling Removal
. When we bought our house 13 years ago, I don’t think hating popcorn ceilings was even a thing. I don’t even remember looking at the ceilings as our perky realtor showed us around what would be our new home. If I did look, I was probably only pleased to see that the ceilings weren’t […]
