Smart updates and improvements to increase your home’s value before listing

Landscaping has a return on investment between 15 and 20%. As your home ages, it can lose much of its former glory. Bathroom tiles get grimy, kitchen cabinets seem shabby, and the living room walls look… well… lived in. It’s tempting to want to do a whole house...

As Seniors prepare for their “golden years,” many consider staying in their own homes

Walk-in tubs are available for seniors choosing to age in place.American Standard tub photo by Lowe’s “They” say that one of the few absolutes in life is aging. Nobody really wants to do it, but everyone does it, regardless. Another absolute is that aging...

Potential home inspection deal-breakers

Finding asbestos in a home can be a serious deal-breaker. People often ask if a home inspection can kill a real estate deal? The simple answer would be no. An inspection of itself is not the reason deals are called off. However, there are times when the inspector...

What to do when your home tests high for radon gas

Your well water can be a source of radon in Western North Carolina. People often ask, “What is radon, and do I need to be concerned about it?”  Let’s address this as two questions. First, radon is an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas produced by the natural...

Do you need a home inspection for new construction?

Always get an inspection on new construction to avoid costly repairs later. Do you need a home inspection for new construction? This question comes up fairly often. The simple answer is yes. Just because a home is shiny and new doesn’t mean everything is ship-shape....