Month: October 2021

October 6, 2021 October 21, 2021 by Julia Weaver Updated on October 21st, 2021 For the past 50 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has used the same flood risk methodology for calculating insurance premiums. The previous methodology, introduced as part of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, calculated homeowner’s risk by analyzing… Continue reading Risk Rating 2.0: What to Know About FEMA’s New Flood Insurance System

Fall is here, which means the days grow shorter, the air has a crisp breeze to it, and the leaves begin to change color. It’s that time of year where you can cheer on your favorite football team, decorate the mantel with a garland, and get cozy by the fire. Amongst all the excitement around… Continue reading Fall Home Maintenance Checklist: How to Prep Your Home this Autumn

October 8, 2021 October 20, 2021 by Ryan Castillo Updated on October 20th, 2021 A shower should be a sanctuary, a stress-reducing environment, somewhere you can easily relax and free yourself of a hard day’s work. But if your shower is beginning to feel outdated or is showing signs of wear, a shower renovation may… Continue reading Simple Shower Remodel Ideas That Will Breathe Life Into Your Bathroom

October 8, 2021 October 27, 2021 by Ryan Castillo Updated on October 27th, 2021 If you’re planning to put your house on the market, you’re probably wondering how to get the most money for your home. That’s where staging comes in. Home staging is a proven way to get more buyers interested and help you… Continue reading How to Stage a House: A Room by Room Guide

Home renovations provide homeowners with the opportunity to take their house and turn it into a home they’ve always dreamed of – all while increasing the home value.  And, with the change of seasons, maybe you’ve decided it’s time for something new. Whether you recently purchased an older home, or have been living in the… Continue reading Renovating A House Checklist: Where to Start

There are lots of mixed opinions when it comes to painting brick homes. Some homeowners love the idea of sprucing up their classic brick house with a fresh coat of paint, while others wince at the thought of covering up the original brick. So if you are deciding whether or not to paint your brick… Continue reading Painting Brick: To Paint or Not To Paint Your Home

When staging a house for sale, it can be easy to focus on big projects such as updating your landscaping, dusting your home, or repainting chipped walls. Oftentimes, this can lead home sellers to neglect focusing on important rooms that tend to increase your home’s value – such as the bathroom.  Bathrooms are a space… Continue reading Staging a Bathroom to Sell: A Complete Guide