Adjusting to a smaller space after living in a larger family home presents a unique set of challenges for new downsized homeowners. When you initially downsize your home, the change in space size can prove […]
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Should You Update Your Backsplash? Hi, I am Christina Swain with The Swain Team. Minor kitchen updates are notorious for giving you a great bang for your buck. As an expert realtor I can advise you
Painted vs. Stained Pros & Cons: Painted vs. Stained Cabinets I have a lot of people asking me about the trends in home design and what is in style. I am happy to give
The Pros & Cons of Floating Bathroom Vanities ​We are always looking for more space (or at least the illusion of it). One way you can consider to help compensate for that is with floating
Walk-In Showers – A Luxurious Selling Point For a while, jacuzzi style soaking tubes were all the rage. Yet, when we go out to homes to list them, I hear the same thing from homeowners….”I
Neutralizing Your Home For the Market ​Quite often I hear “ I don’t want to paint because a buyer will come in and paint the color they want” or “I don’t want to replace the
Give Your Wood Paneling a Facelift! Wood paneling dates a home and makes the room appear darker. And we all know light & bright rooms sell! Wood paneling can be a pain to remove because
Hardwood vs. Engineered Hardwood Flooring – Which is the Better Option? ​When it comes to hardwood flooring, there’s solid hardwood and engineered hardwood. People are always asking me which one is better, both have their
How To Make a Small Room Look Larger #1 – Use light colors on the walls and the floor.While darker colors make a room seem cozy, they also absorb light instead of reflecting it, making
Popular Master Bedroom Paint Colors ​Consider what mood you want to set in your master bedroom. Most homeowners want this space to be a peaceful retreat, with soothing colors. You can use a palette of