Multifamily Series: What’s Trending in Outdoor Amenities. 3 Key Takeaways For years, developers have likened amenities to icing on a cake. When considerations like location and price are comparable, renters and buyers alike may make their decision based on the amenity package. As growing awareness of the mental and physical health benefits of fresh air …
Category: Real Estate Tips
Oct 16
Generative AI Helps Designers and Architects Work Smarter, Not Harder
While artificial intelligence can’t replace the human brain, tools like Midjourney are supercharging the home design process. These days, there’s no shortage of news about artificial intelligence. Some industries are dominated by praise and excitement for how AI can make life easier, while other professional sectors lament the loss of jobs and human touch. The …
Oct 15
2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 – Delaware County / Delco Home.
2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 $650,000 Est. Mortgage $4,277/mo*3 Beds3 Baths3058 Sq. Ft. Listing courtesy of Brooke Grohol – Compass RE. Description about this home for sale at 2695 Old Cedar Grove Road, Broomall, PA. 19008 Welcome to 2695 Old Cedar Grove Road. Charming and inviting with the perfect balance of practicality …
Oct 15
Best Practices for Using Storage to Organize a Home
Fall is the time to get organized. Help clients figure out how to store and stash their belongings with these best practices. 3 Key Takeaways: New homes are shrinking in size and storage space, and older homes have their share of storage woes as well, which makes it difficult for homeowners to keep their homes …
Oct 14
Sustainable Material Spotlight: Organic Cotton
Soft, strong and sustainable, organic cotton is a clear winner for your next interior design project. These days, you can find organic products everywhere. When it comes to fabric, “organic” refers to the way the material was farmed. And organic cotton is one of the most sustainable textiles on the market. That’s an important note …
Oct 10
How to Outfit Every Room with Storage
Each room has specific storage needs. Whether built-in or removable, homeowners benefit from having storage available in every room. Three Takeaways: Storage comes in all shapes and size and varies tremendously, depending on the type of home. That said, every home needs some available space to organize items of daily use and those reserved as …
Oct 09
Sustainable Updates by Budget
A breakdown of sustainable upgrades by budget and the potential utility bill savings. About a third of agents and brokers are using green data fields in their MLSs to promote sustainable home features, believing them to be a selling point, according to the 2023 REALTORS® and Sustainability Report from the National Association of REALTORS®. Many homeowners may …
Oct 08
Let the Staircase Set the Stage for Style
The staircase is often a focal point in a home, but also the last on the priority list when it comes to design or remodeling. However, prioritizing the staircase can set the tone for the rest of the design. Key Takeaways Few homeowners turn down a house because of the style and construction of the …
Oct 07
Sustainable Material Spotlight: Reclaimed Wood
From salvaged barn doors to tree bark, reclaimed wood makes a statement in building and design projects. Take a walk down the aisles of any big-box retailer’s home goods section and you’ll come across decor made from what looks like distressed wood. The rustic look has been all the rage for years, but many of …
Oct 04
How to Stretch a Kitchen Remodeling Budget
Kitchen remodels are generally expensive, but homeowners can find ways to scale back while still achieving their goals. Three key takeaways: Often the center of the home, the kitchen garners much attention. That’s why when something’s amiss, it might be too glaring to overlook. Take, for instance, an inefficient layout, poorly functioning appliances or lack …
Oct 03
10 Home Design Trends Your Clients Will Love in 2024
Houzz, a remodeling website, chimes in with predictions for the most buzzworthy home features in the new year. Stylish storage, bolder patterns and textures and colors beyond the whites and grays are expected to shake up home design in 2024. Houzz, a home renovation and design platform, weighs in with its predictions for the home …
Oct 02
Inside Home Systems: A Guide to Heat Pumps
Heat pumps offer an efficient alternative to standard HVAC systems and are often a selling point for sustainability-conscious buyers. Homeowners in America installed 4 million heat pumps in 2022, beating out fossil-fuel-powered gas furnaces for the first time ever. Why? Cost savings, efficiency, versatility and safety. As heat pumps continue to go mainstream, it is …
