Who hasn’t checked out online real estate sites for price estimates of their own home, a neighbor’s home, or even a beach house when on vacation?  Most of us are guilty as charged! It’s easy to see why these sites are so popular, giving buyers and sellers marketing information directly at their fingertips. While its […]

Sometimes you have no choice on when you need to sell your home — a job transfer, you saw another home you really want to buy, or you have an unexpected life change.   Selling in the “off season” — such as summer — isn’t ideal but it can be done, and it’s imperative it’s done […]

Can your home and yard handle the summertime heat and humidity? Don’t neglect certain tasks that will protect your home and let you enjoy it to the fullest this season. Keep It Cool Get your A/C system serviced professionally. Get you A/C checked out before it starts to get hot. Even if your system is […]

Whether you’re a meticulous vacation planner or more carefree, you don’t want to be laissez-faire when it comes to leaving your home. That’s why the pre-vacation prep of your home is a necessary step in your departure routine. Whether a weekend jaunt rather or a multi-week adventure, you need to make sure your home is […]

Has Your Home Been Tested for Radon? Have you ever heard of radon?  Well, it’s a big deal and particularly prevalent in the Knoxville area. I am the farthest from an alarmist, however this odorless, colorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. And the crazy part is […]

No one plans to waste money purposely… but sometimes it happens, especially when it comes to our homes.   As a first-time homeowner (and even those who are more seasoned), you don’t want your excitement over a new home to crank-up your spending. Owning a home already adds new expenses compared to renting.  At any point […]

Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It may happen when you have too many overnight guests or that one family member known for long showers!  But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on a daily basis, guests or no guests? That’s […]

Every home needs regular cleaning and maintenance and spring is the perfect time to do it! In addition to increasing the enjoyment of your space, the time you spend on regular maintenance will help preserve the value of your home and prevent everyday “wear and tear” from turning into costly damage. Note: While the majority […]

Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-time buyer, purchasing a home requires thorough preparation and planning. It’s essential to organize your finances and get clear(ish) about what you want before diving into the house-hunting process. This groundwork ensures that when you’re ready to take the plunge, you can confidently proceed to make your dream […]

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. If you utilize a fuel-burning appliances without proper ventilation, or if something goes wrong with your furnace, fireplace, stove, hot-water heater, or other fuel-burning unit, then dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can start to circulate throughout […]