Carolyn Brown's Blog

Posted on 03/28/2021

Prefabricated Homes: 3 Disadvantages to Consider

Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels Prefabricated homes can be an excellent option for homeowners wanting new construction without the traditional timeline. There are many advantages to going prefab including sustainability, lower costs and simple construction logistics, but there are some downsides to consider as well. If the idea of a prefab home seems too good to be...

Home Construction

Buying Land

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Posted on 03/21/2021

Enjoy a Seamless House Buying Journey

Enjoying a seamless home buying journey may seem virtually impossible, particularly for a first-time property buyer. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to boost the likelihood of quickly and easily finding your dream house, such as: 1. Hone Your Home Search Consider where you want to reside and the features you want to find in your...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/14/2021

Sprinkler System Options

Image by AxxLC from Pixabay After you invest your time and your creative design skills in setting up a lush garden to surround and complement your home, it may only take a few missed watering sessions for crackly brown edges to appear on once healthy flowers and bushes. Life gets busy, but your haven can still stay nourished...

Gardening Tips

Irrigation Systems

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Posted on 03/07/2021

Getting the Most Out of Your Home's Green Upgrades

Photo by rawpixel via Pixabay Did you know buyers are willing to pay nearly 3.5 percent more for a home that features green or high-performance features? And while that may not sound like a lot, it factors out to be a whopping $8,750 for every $250,000. The key to getting the most for your green upgrades, however, lies...

Green Living

Home Impovements

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Posted on 02/28/2021

Increase Living Space with Bench Footing

Photo by Tierra Mallorca on Unsplash When buying an older home, you might wonder how to get more livable space out of that low-ceiling basement. There are two ways to gain height: raise the foundation or lower the floor. Raising the foundation requires lifting the entire home off its current foundation, building a new foundation, and resettling the...

Home Improvement

Basement Renovation

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Posted on 02/21/2021

Home Improvements to Boost Your Home's Appeal

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Those considering the sale of their home will often consider the return on investment (ROI) of any such improvement. You don't, after all, want to spend $20,000 on a major improvement that will likely only see a $5,000 payback after the sale. But improvements also have other benefits. For one, they can...

Home Improvement

Home Security

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Easements & Right of Way

Photo by David McBee from Pexels At some point, you might come across the terms “easement” and “right of way.” These terms both imply another person or entity may have use of your property. As a homeowner or buyer in the market for a home, you’ll want to thoroughly understand both of these terms and how they can...

Property

Legal

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Posted on 02/07/2021

Is Buying a House Easy?

There is no one-size-fits-all plan to find and purchase a home. In some instances, a buyer instantly discovers a great residence at a budget-friendly price. Or, in other cases, it may take a buyer many weeks or months to find the perfect house. Although the homebuying journey varies from person to person, there are several things that a buyer...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 01/31/2021

Smart Home Technology Worth the Investment

Photo by Sabine K via Pixabay The available smart home technology has blossomed over the past few years, but many homeowners are still skeptical of whether the gadgets are actually worth the price tag. If you're still on the fence, remember that not all products were built merely to show off to the neighbors. Learn more about four...

Smart Home Technology

Home Impovements

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Will Your Property Allow You to Raise Livestock?

Image by William Dais from Pixabay If you have your heart set on raising livestock at your new home, you have to check local laws and other rules to ensure that activity will be permitted. Everything from zoning laws to HOA rules influence whether you can have even the smallest farm animals on your land, including mini-goats, rabbits...

Animals

Homeowner

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Reasons to Pursue a California Luxury Home

The California luxury housing market is filled with many outstanding properties. As such, there may be no time like the present to conduct a search for a Golden State luxury house. Ultimately, there are many reasons to pursue a California luxury home, and these include: 1. You can discover a great home at a price that matches your budget....

Posted on 01/10/2021

Photo by Gino Crescoli via Pixabay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) may be a common term in home buying, but not every home buyer understands exactly what it will mean for their finances. This short guide will give you the basics, so there are fewer surprises down the line. What Is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that...

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