Home Ownership

A Great Way to Expand Your Home’s Living Space

(ARA) – Is what used to be your office now the baby’s room? Have your desk and computer taken up residence in the formal living room? Are you running out of space to store your growing collection of stuff? Now that summer is here, it’s a great time to reassess how the space in your [...]

Five Ways to Save Money While Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

(ARA) – The warning letters have already started filling mailboxes across the country. This winter, Americans will face higher utility bills than ever before. While many will see their bills double, some costs will actually triple due to factors such as increased gas and oil prices and greater global demand. While these factors are beyond [...]

Affordable Bathroom Updates – The Key to Increasing Value

(ARA) – With the slowdown in the real estate market, more people are looking for ways to add value to their homes and make them stand out from the rest. One area that is of high interest to both buyers and home investors is the bathroom. According to Realtor Magazine, the national average return on [...]

Affordable Luxury: Living Large in Smaller Spaces

(ARA) – When shopping for real estate, bigger used to mean better. But preferences are changing, particularly in a tight economy where every dollar needs to go further. A new aesthetic is taking hold, and it’s been dubbed “affordable luxury.” “Affordable luxury means living within your means, and yet surrounded by beauty, style and convenience,” [...]