Congratulations! There’s a new addition to your family. Before you know it, that baby will be a toddler. Then, he or she will be walking around. As a result, big changes are coming. Planning ahead, it’s not too early to childproof your home. Here are some guidelines on just how to do that. The first […]
In our last article, we talked about decluttering your home. If you’ve done that, and you are still not satisfied, it may be time to look at the next step. It may be time for that home renovation. There are a number of reasons for considering a home renovation. Here are a few. Outside of […]
We all dream of it but getting it done is a reality that we often think is beyond our ability. However, decluttering your home is possible. Why bother, you ask? If you’re planning on selling your home any time soon, the answer is obvious. But even if you have no plans to sell, you will […]
You may be the buyer, or you may be the seller. In either case, you are likely about to experience a home inspection. If you’ve bought or sold a home before, this article will serve as a review. But if this is your first time, consider this article a primer on what to expect. As […]
By Florida standards, we have had a very mild winter, making us extremely fortunate compared to those living to the north and west. Nevertheless, that does not mean we can simply dismiss the need for home maintenance as we approach spring and the rainy season that comes with it. So, if you are a homeowner, […]
Generally, the idea of selling your home comes with plenty of advanced planning and consideration. There could be any one or a combination of many reasons that would bring you to that decision. Maybe it’s time to downsize or upsize. Perhaps, it’s simply the right decision financially. However, there may be an occasion when that […]
As we did a year ago, we kick off a new year at Mr. Rick’s blog with a special article about the home inspection nightmares of 2020. Next time, we will be back to our traditional series of pieces providing useful information for homeowners and property managers. We all had very little to smile and […]
If there’s one thing we have many of in North Central Florida, it is older homes. So, often a homebuyer looking to purchase a home that’s been around for awhile has to make a choice. Do I buy a home where the previous owner has made the repairs? Do I look for a fixer-upper and […]
Winter in Florida certainly does not mean the same thing as winter for our northern neighbors. That means we’re not likely to get extended periods of below freezing temperatures, and it’s even more unlikely that we will see any serious snow. Nevertheless, there are some things that you should be doing as a homeowner or […]
If you own a home, there are all sorts of things you can do to make it feel more like your own. You can install new floors, remodel a bathroom or kitchen, change the lighting, paint it or landscape. The list goes on and on. And if you don’t like what you’ve done, you can […]