This second part of the series focuses on property-level issues that are often discovered too late when buying a home. This list may not be exhaustive, but it flags many of the issues I have seen as a real estate agent, and highlights what to look for when buying a house beyond surface-level appeal. Can…
Start With the Area — Not the House When beginning your search for a new home or investment property, your research should begin with the area and neighborhoods you are interested in, before you start choosing properties to view. A house can be changed. A location cannot. Starting with area research helps make sure that…
Homeowners often assume caulk and silicone are interchangeable, but understanding the difference between caulk vs silicone is important when choosing the right sealant for interior projects. Choosing the wrong product, or using the right product in the wrong place, leads to cracking, shrinkage, staining, adhesion failure, and joints that look messy, unprofessional, or, worse, unhygienic,…
A successful home interior painting project usually comes down to preparation, the right materials, and understanding how to paint interior walls properly. Here are my thoughts on how to approach your home interior painting project, because using the right primers, paints, and tools is essential to achieving a professional-looking finish. CHOOSING PRIMERS & SEALERS FOR…
You’ve probably found Great Property Ideas because you are either: You may be looking for décor inspiration, design ideas, real estate strategies, maintenance tips, DIY tips, how-to tutorials, or just have some questions answered. As an experienced Real Estate Agent, passionate Renovator, and someone who holds both Architectural and Interior Design degrees… let’s just say:…