After the holiday rush, it’s easy to fall into a January slump. The days are short and cold, and you’ve packed away the merry rush of festivities until next December. But although the Yuletide buzz may be gone, the new year spark can infuse your home as this magical winter month offers its own tonic:…

When you buy a home, there is usually a flurry of things you look forward to experiencing in winter. Watching that first snowfall through the living room window. Snuggling up by the crackling fireplace. Building a snowman or watching your kids make snow angels in the yard. All of that creates wonderful memories. But some…

The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us longing to escape to wide-open spaces where we could live on a farm and sit on our front porch sipping a steaming cup of java as the sun rises. But, alas, buying a new home in the exurbs these days can be pricey and competitive to boot. Fortunately,…

Who doesn’t love shiny new things? Lots of amazing designers, that’s who. They’re forsaking highly polished surfaces and are instead ushering in a new, luster-free look for kitchens and baths. Matte surfaces (you might have heard them called “leathered”) are popping up all over lately: on your favorite TV renovation shows, in your Instagram feed,…

The exterior of a home can help prospective buyers determine if they’d like to head inside – or run in the opposite direction. Sellers, take note. The old adage “never judge a book by its cover” is an important one. But the truth is, first impressions are hard to recreate – especially when it comes…

Has the pandemic had you trying to squeeze every last usable inch out of your overstuffed home? If so, we’re here to help! Just about every house has those oddly-shaped nooks, awkward alcoves, and so-called dead spaces that no regular furniture will fit in. They’re easy to ignore and can be tough to design. But…

The idea of a customized, new residential construction house is enticing to some prospective homeowners, but the process to get there can be grueling. Working with a buyer’s agent along the way can help ensure you negotiate the best price possible and avoid setbacks. Traditional selling points like historic charm in existing homes may not…

Pop quiz: What’s the average age when most people buy their first home? Thirty-four, according to the credit reporting company Experian. And if you’re near that age and thinking of buying a home, the decision to proceed probably has a lot to do with your life’s journey thus far. “Homebuyers in their 30s tend to…

Ideal location, renovated appliances, and maybe haunted. Some houses contain these quirky features sure to raise eyebrows. Creaking floorboards, crackling fireplaces and unique windows are just a few features to love in older homes. And in some locales – especially across New England states – these historical features reveal eerie stories of life many centuries…