Spring has sprung and it’s almost that glorious time of year when we can move our parties, lunch appointments, and coffee dates outdoors! Though the weather is still a bit chilly, now is the time to start planning your ideal outdoor living space. Due to the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in home improvement over the last year. This is excellent news for the real estate industry, but...
Calling all independent souls! Do you march to the beat of your own drum? Often find singular, and interesting pieces the perfect addition to your eclectic abode? Well, this is your lucky week! Last month we divulged several antique stores in Central Indiana, but this month we’re focusing on a few places that specialize in aesthetically unique decor! Need a pressurized metal beer growler? A Maker’s...
It’s true what they say, age adds character. In interior decoration, this maxim is evident in popular home design shows. Celebrity designers on Fixer Upper, Good Bones, and Home Town all clamor toward antique shops when hunting for cozy home-filling pieces, such as reclaimed wood boxes, dusty steamer trunks, or musty classic books. Styles come and styles go, but one thing is for certain, the vintage or...
When the pandemic took over the majority of 2020, many individuals coped with the stress of isolation and home confinement by tackling home projects or rehab. Others saw this time as the perfect opportunity to put their homes on the market, intent on searching out their dream house. Overall, 2020 was dominated by a massive movement in home renovation and redecoration, which doesn’t appear to be stopping...
2020 has been a challenging year for all. From statewide lockdowns, to virtual school, to social distancing, everyone has had to adjust to new behaviors and a new way of life when facing the pandemic. We’ve all missed out on traditions and events, whether it be a graduation, a wedding, a summer fair, or other social gatherings, we’ve all felt the lack of exciting activities to do, events to attend, or...
For many, 'tis not the season for real estate. But the good news is that the potential buyers who do venture out in the cold Indiana winters are serious about buying a house. Selling your home during the holiday season means you may need a crash course on how to decorate your home for the holidays all while still attracting those serious potential buyers. Clean and Stage Before showing your home to...
Even though the weather has cooled, real estate is hot during the fall season. Vacations have started to slow down as the kids go back to school and you can now focus on selling you home! Here are 5 tips on how to sell your home this autumn! Clean Up the Yard When selling an Indiana home in the autumn, you will definitely want to be sure your front lawn looks good when potential buyers arrive at...
Indiana is a whole lot more than cornfields and racing. Beautiful summer sunsets, colorful leaves, glistening snow, and bright, colorful flowers blooming are all part of the beauty living in the Hoosier state. With a reasonable cost of living in most cities across the state, Indiana could be the perfect place for you to call home. Here are three reasons you should move to Indiana! Low Cost of...
Hello, Neighbor! Welcome to the neighborhood! Have you recently bought a home within a neighborhood? The first step in having good neighbors is being a good neighbor. Master these four qualities, and you will be the best neighbor on the block! Say Hello If your neighbor has yet to introduce themselves within the first week of moving in, make plans to visit them at a decent time to introduce...
Whether you are looking to sell your home this summer or just want to make your home more inviting, the time is now to get started on updating your exterior. Sometimes that may look like a fresh coat of paint, new siding, or maybe repaving the driveway. Today, however, we’re talking about something straightforward, affordable, and something you can do yourself-landscaping! Here are a few of the easiest...