Getting a dog is a fun and exciting new addition to your life. Deciding you want a dog is pretty easy. They're cute and cuddly, loving and fun, what more is there to know? When it comes to choosing the dog you're going to take it home; it's not always so easy. Taking the time to select the...

Let's face it – the mere thought of informing family members about your decision to pursue a new home may cause your blood pressure to rise. However, there are many reasons why it often is beneficial to notify family members about your decision to kick off a search for a new residence. These reasons include: 1. You can identify...

Selling a home may prove to be an uphill climb. Fortunately, if you craft a home selling strategy, you can eliminate guesswork throughout the property selling cycle. A home selling plan is a must-have, and perhaps it is easy to understand why. This strategy enables you to prepare for potential hurdles you may encounter as you promote your residence...

Do you want to brighten your room? Whether it's as dark as a dungeon, or maybe a little too dim, don't despair. These nine simple tricks will help you instantly brighten your room without spending much on renovating, new windows, or going all white with the paint. Go for a light color scheme. Most times, a dark room...

For those who want to enjoy a successful home selling experience, identifying your target buyer is key. Because if you understand why buyers may choose your residence over other available houses, you can promote your home to the right groups of buyers. And as a result, you may be better equipped than ever before to streamline the house selling...

Getting about and experiencing the sights and sounds gets you out of the house and away from screen time for a while. You can find many low-cost and no-cost family-friendly experience in your area if you know where to look. Whether it is inside or outside activities you want you can find new and different ways of spending...

If you've decided to put your home on the market, one important thing to keep in mind is that perception is everything -- or close to it, anyway! The impression you make on prospective buyers can either help seal the deal or break it, depending on whether that impression is positive or negative. The visual aspects of your home...

Have you ever wondered what makes some house’s curbside appeal look so great and otherse2e more of a “what were they thinking”? No one plans to be the latter. This can make choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior quite the daunting task. Afterall, it’s not exactly a quick project you can repaint if the color isn’t quite...

AFFORDABLE one level, 3BR/2bath ranch condo/villa! Double 8ft patio doors bring in lots of light & overlook a 23x23 private courtyard + an oversized 2 car garage! Wood plank floors flow through vaulted Living/Great Room and all 3 bedrooms. Ceramic flooring in dining room & kitchen. Kitchen offers a spacious breakfast bar, ceramic tiled countertops, many cabinets, new microwave & garbage disposal. Updated baths, plantation blinds, wide baseboards, & fresh paint. Light, bright & open floor plan. Seller prefers an as-is sale but will consider all offers. 1yr HSA Home Warranty offered. Desirable one level Heritage Patio Homes are scarce - so...

Very attractive updated 1160 sf. 2 BR full brick ranch with oversize 2-car garage & full basement waiting for your family to enjoy. Wait till you see the nicely updated kitchen featuring newer white cabinetry, newer counter tops, ceramic tile flooring & white on white appliances including gas stove, microwave, dishwasher & a large side by side refrigerator! Beautiful mosaic back splash accent give the finishing touch. Lots of pretty hardwood flooring in the dining room, hallway and both bedrooms & also beneath the carpeting in the living room if you prefer that look instead. The bath has also been wonderfully updated with ceramic tile...

LOOK NO FURTHER! See this attractive & well maintained 2381 sf 4 Br, 2.5 bath 2-sty home w/side-entry garage nestled on a quiet .6 acre cul-de-sac lot in the coveted Timberidge Subdivision. Wait till you see this beautiful home centrally located near shopping, restaurants, St. Peters Rec-Plex, lots of other amenities & close to major highways. Features include updated kitchen w/oak cabinetry, center isle w/brkfst bar, Silestone counter tops, black & stainless appliances & ceramic tile floors. A separate dining room, formal living room & fam. rm w/full brick wood burning FP complete the main floor. Upstairs find the master suite plus 3...

VERY UNIQUE 2800+ sf 4 BR, 3 full bath 2-sty home in the quiet community of Portage Des Sioux! Wait till you see this beautiful home! LOTS of custom wood work & cabinetry in the kitchen & elsewhere throughout the home, newer black appliances including smooth-top stove & quiet Bosch DW with stainless liner, newer carpeting & ceramic tile in the vaulted sitting area featuring skylight & WB stove that heats the entire home. A total of FOUR skylights in all & plenty of windows make this home light & bright. Many more fantastic design features like the 19x14 MBR w/walk-in closet & full bath. Stairs lead to large attic for extra storage. 2...