A new subdivision down the road from my new home community, Cypress Springs, is asking 1,000 per year & 500 initiation fee to be part of the subdivision and it amenities, really $1,000, a year, for what? Another community on the other side of Cypress Springs is asking $525 a year for Swim & Tennis along with a $500 initiation fee. These charges are...
There are plenty of great reasons to have a good relationship with your neighbors. Besides the old
Whether saving money or saving the planet is the motivation, there are thousands of simple "green" choices we can each make in our lives, and our homes, that will provide for a healthier, wealthier, more sustainable future. Here are some quick tips to help you conserve water, energy (and money) in your home! ...
Troublesome neighbor 1 Explain to the neighbor in person how he or she is causing a problem. If you feel concerned for your safety, bring a friend and have the encounter in an area you consider safe. 2 Suggest several solutions that take both your needs and your neighbor's into account. 3 Listen attentively to your neighbor's version of events. If the neighbor becomes argumentative or...
Energy-efficient appliances have made lots of positive press in recent years and for good reason. Whether your goal is to save the environment or to save money on your electric bill, energy-efficient appliances can get the job done. First and foremost, look for the "Energy Star" label when shopping for energy-efficient appliances. The Energy Star label is found on appliances that...
That love at first-glance attraction, that real estate people call curb appeal, is becoming increasingly more important to the value of your home. These days, over 80 percent of buyers get their first look at a house from a picture on the Internet. If the "curbscape" is unappealing, most people don
There is a saying that your never get a second chance to make a first impression. This especially holds true when people are viewing your home as a possible purchase. Ask any home stager and a common area that is beautifully decorated and has an eye-appealing color scheme will attract more attention than a dull, out of date room. One of the most simply ways of changing...
Out at Cypress Spring I had a future home owner call me today to confirm that Granite countertops in the kitchen are standard as well as our tile backsplash in the kitchen is standard. I confirmed this is the case, he then asked about the addition of bathroom features and I explained that builders do not install towel wracks and such but if the lighting fixtures...
Every year termites swarm across the U.S. looking for places to establish new colonies. It takes just two of these young winged termites to start a colony and takes an opening of just 1/64th of an inch for them to get into a home. That's why every year 1 U.S. home in 30 is infested. This tool is great it shows you what to look out for and the hiding places that one may...
