One of the most common renovations I see, after kitchens and bathrooms, is the laundry room. The laundry room has to be functional, but it can also be fashionable at the same time. A number of my clients, including my next door neighbor, have transformed their mud room/laundry rooms in order to … [Read more...]
10 Household Leaks You can Prevent
The sound of a leaky faucet may be annoying, but a leak can be a costly situation. USAA recently shared an article about the 10 most common leaks and how you can prevent them. 1. Washing Machines The washing machine is the largest leak hazard in your house. While you may want your laundry on the … [Read more...]
Replacing Your Home’s Hot Water Heater
One of our recent clients was buying a home and needed to replace their hot water heater. They made the choice to install a tankless hot water heater system. Unlike the traditional large tank water heaters these small and compact systems heat hot water on demand. While they do cost more up front … [Read more...]
Want to update the color of the ceramic tile in your home? Now you can!
As a realtor in Cincinnati I see lots of homes that have good ceramic tile but my buyers want it to be another color. You know that tile color (salmon, powder blue, pea-soup-green). In the past their choice was accept the tile as it is or tear it out and replace it. But now I have an alternative … [Read more...]
The End of Stainless Steel Appliances?
Is it possible that we will soon see the end of Stainless Steel Appliances in Cincinnati homes? I would not hold my breath quite yet but like all things, design tastes and trends change with the times and we may be entering the end of the Stainless Steel era. The Wall Street Journal has an … [Read more...]
Energy Efficiency Loans for Cincinnati Real Estate
Cincinnati Energy Efficiency Loans If own Cincinnati real estate and have been thinking about energy efficiency upgrades to you property there is a new option for financing the upgrades. For a limited time, homeowners in the Greater Cincinnati region can utilize both the GC-HELP Loan and … [Read more...]
Cincinnati Outdoor Kitchens Become the New Gathering Place
The outdoor kitchen is becoming a gathering spot for family and friends especially in a city like Cincinnati that tends to have good weather 8 months a year. The trend picks up where the back yard grill leaves off. The stand alone grill is getting replaced by a fully functioning kitchen complete … [Read more...]
EPA Issues New Lead Based Paint Regulations
At the end of April the EPA issued new regulations for contractors who work in homes built before 1978. Before 1978 paint was made with lead as a base ingredient, and therefore the EPA has issued a mandate that all contractors receive proper training on how to safely work in homes that may have Lead … [Read more...]
Popular Real Estate Bathroom Renovations
Every year trends in bathroom renovations change. Materials, technologies, and even the color palates change with the year and season. RSI media interviewed a number of renovation contractors and architects to better understand the demand for renovation and the types of renovations home owners are … [Read more...]
Green Interior Home Improvements
Here are some green eco-friendly home improvements that will enhance your indoor living environment and marketability of your home. Home buyers want efficient and healthy homes in today's real estate market and here are a few improvement you can make today. Air Quality: Speak with an HVAC … [Read more...]
