Blog Entries in April (page 3)
How to Safely Get fresh Air
As social distancing guidelines continue and normal routines remain disrupted, cabin fever is starting to set in for many of us. With spring here and temperatures rising, the need to get outside is real—and necessary, too. Getting fresh air and exercise is important for your physical and mental health, especially during this time. Take a look at our list of ways to get out of the house
How To Stay Busy in a Small Space
News of the COVID-19 is everywhere, and many people are doing their best to try to stay healthy and help slow the virus’s spread. Now that social distancing, working remotely and self-quarantining are the new normal, things might be getting a little boring around the house. If you are continuing to be stuck inside for a while, you might as well make the most of it. Here’s how to
Easy Home Repairs To Make Before Listing
Now that you have some extra time on your hands, it’s a great idea to finally tackle that checklist of home repairs you have been putting off. If you are planning on listing your home soon, it is a great idea to take this time to spruce up your home and get it ready for the upcoming real estate season. Add a Fresh Coat of Paint Painting is an easy way to give your s
How To Support Local Businesses During Closures
Small businesses across America are already feeling the financial crunch from coronavirus restrictions that have millions of people staying at home and avoiding unnecessary shopping trips. Even though businesses have had to limit their hours or close completely, there are still ways to help keep your favorite restaurant, coffee shop or hair salon during this time. Buy Gift C
How to Buy a Home in a Virtual Market
As business closures continue due to COVID-19 many real estate agents have been ordered to work from home. What does that mean for you as a buyer or seller in this market? As coronavirus related closures continue, you can expect to buy or sell your home in a virtual market. Don’t worry though, our agents at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty have your back and w
8 Ways to Keep Children and Pets Safe in Your Home
With our spring cleaning tasks just about completed, it is now time to prepare for carefree summer months of enjoying more time outdoors with neighbors, family members, and friends. With summer BBQs and impromptu picnics, there is likely to be more traffic in your home than usual in the coming months. Of course, you want to make sure that all guests, from those with the tiniest feet to those with
Must-Do Spring Cleaning Tasks
With Earth Day’s arrival and the influx of warmer weather on the horizon, there is no denying it – spring is here! The season brings the annual task of sprucing up your home. That’s right, it’s time to put on your gloves, grab your bucket and get your spring cleaning underway. Not sure where to start when it comes to this must-do task? Here are a few tips that will have
Want to Buy a Home? Avoid These Common Credit Mistakes
There is a lot of preparation and effort that goes into buying a home. From searching through various listings to saving up for a down payment to applying for a mortgage and all the inspections and appraisals that get you through to closing, the home-buying process can be complex. Most home buyers go into this process knowing that their finances will be scrutinized a bit before they are approve
Five Ways to Avoid Being a Difficult Seller
The spring home-buying season is on! If you’re on the buying end of the season, you know that means you could be facing a lot of competition for the home you want to purchase. But if you’re on the selling end of the market right now, you should know that you’ll also be facing a lot of competition against other sellers. While your home’s features certainly can give you an ed
Five Tips to Spruce Up Your Yard for National Lawn and Garden Month
Days are longer, the air is (at least a little) warmer and we’ve likely even seen a few hints at new blossoms—spring is officially here! Some might of even have ushered in this month by pulling a few of our favorite annual pranks. With April’s arrival, we can celebrate another warm-weather tradition—National Lawn and Garden Month! What better way to commemorate this occasio
