Homeowner Resources

Resources and information for homeowners from Coldwell Banker Heritage.

CB Cares Everyone Deserves a Loving Home Coldwell Banker has been in partnership with Adopt-A-Pet foundation for the past two years, finding over 20,000 homes for our cute little furry friends. This year is no different, they both renew their partnership in hopes to unite more dogs because everyone deserves a loving home. They released their new commercial for 2017; The highest […]
CB Cares Did I Leave the Light On? 6 Reasons Why Smart Homes Equal Smart Savings Did I leave the light on?  Did I remember to lock the door?  With a smart home, you never have to wonder if you have left something on or running.  There are many cool gadgets and smart home features that can save you money and anxiety.  Check […]
Home Buyer Resources Determining if it’s a Buyers’ or Sellers’ Market Is it the right time to sell? Here’s the formula to find out! So you’re on the fence about selling your home. You’re not sure it’s the “right time” to sell. While there are many factors that influence this decision, one important factor you may have not considered is the current housing market. You’ve probably […]
Home Buyer Resources Curb Appeal and its Effects on Property Value The term curb appeal is defined as “The attractiveness of a property for sale and its surroundings when viewed from the street.”  Because of that, your home’s curb appeal is an important thing to keep in mind when you are selling your home since the outside of your home is the first thing buyers will […]
Home Buyer Resources Buyers Remorse: Are you making the right decision? How do you know if you’re making the right decision? So you’re about to or have just wrote an offer on a home and now you’re having second thoughts… you’re not alone. In fact, almost half of Americans have buyer’s remorse about their current home or the process they went through when choosing it (Trulia […]
Homeowner Resources Can Your Home Insurance Protect You from Halloween Tricks and Treats? When Halloween Turns into Your Very Own Horror Movie Spooky season is upon us! Soon the streets will be littered with goblins, ghosts, and Superman(s). As they say, it’s all fun and games…until Aladdin knocks over your jack-o-lantern and sets your front porch on fire. So, what happens if this Halloween brings you and your […]
Homeowner Resources Best Home Projects to Tackle in the Fall Apple picking, pumpkin patches, beautiful scenes — it’s no wonder that fall is a fan favorite! Temperatures start to cool off and you start looking forward to the upcoming holidays. While it is easy to get distracted with all of the fun fall festivities, it is also the perfect time to work on some of […]
Homeowner Resources Best Ways to Prevent Thanksgiving Disasters Tips for how to host a safe Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a really important part of the year. For many people, it’s a time to gather with friends and family, gorge themselves on amazing homemade food, and take lots and lots of naps. For others its a time to prep for the busiest retail shopping day […]
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CB Cares A Smart Idea? What are Smart Homes? By now most everyone has at least heard of smart homes. Some may still wonder though, what is a smart home? Well it depends on whom you ask. To one person a smart home can be a couple lights set with timers, to another it’s a full on Jetsons inspired automated […]
Home Seller Resources 7 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell If you’re thinking of selling, you HAVE to read these tips! Thinking of selling your home? Just one month into the new year and it has become clear to all of us at Coldwell Banker Heritage that 2018 will be a VERY busy year for the Dayton Real Estate market! If your New Year’s Resolution […]
Homeowner Resources 6 Countertop Ideas that Aren’t Granite Thinking of updating your kitchen counter-tops? See how these 6 granite alternatives compare: Wood Hardness Scale: Measured on Janka Scale, Varies depending on wood type Wood Flooring Species / Hardness Brazilian Walnut / 3684 Brazilian Teak / 3540 Cumaru – Showroom Sample / 3540 Ebony / 3220 Massaranduba – Showroom Sample / 3190 Brazilian Redwood / […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Smart Home Gadgets for Your Pets If you have a smart home gadget, why can’t your fur baby have the same? We all know that the items we purchase, even the homes we purchase are with the needs of our pets in mind. We can get gadgets that play music with just a simple voice command or watch our house temperature […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Upgrades to Make Any Home a Luxury Home Relax in Your Luxury Home with a Few Updates What makes a home a luxury home? If you ask those of us in the Real Estate industry, we can give you price ranges, size requirements, upgrades, ages, locations, and the many other characteristics that make up a luxury home. The catch? Just don’t expect us […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Upgrades to Make Any Home a Luxury Home Relax in Your Luxury Home with a Few Updates What makes a home a luxury home? If you ask those of us in the Real Estate industry, we can give you price ranges, size requirements, upgrades, ages, locations, and the many other characteristics that make up a luxury home. The catch? Just don’t expect us […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Reasons Why Regular Home Maintenance is Important Home maintenance is an essential part of owning a property. Regular upkeep can help prevent expensive repairs, ensure the safety of your family, and increase the value of your home. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of home maintenance and why regular upkeep is essential. Prevent Expensive Repairs Regular maintenance can help prevent expensive […]
Homeowner Resources 3D Houses: Pros and Cons What 3D printing means for the housing market. For ages Americans have been regaled about the “Home of the Future”. While many facets of a Jetson’s inspired world still allude us (like hover cars, for instance), there has been an amazing recent development in the world of homebuilding. By now, most everyone has heard about […]
Homeowner Resources 17 Kitchen Trends Taking Over 2019 Something for every style Whether looking for a new house, upgrading your own, or just dreaming of what’s next, exploring how to make your kitchen POP can be incredibly exciting (…and maybe overwhelming). Here’s a super chic article we found showcasing 17 trends taking over kitchen designs for 2019. No matter your own style, there’s […]
Home Buyer Resources 10 Moving Day Tips Make Your Next Move Easy and Fast Moving can be stressful – from packing to cleaning to sorting your valuables. Check out our tips below for making moving day a little less stressful!
Home Buyer Resources 10 Signs it’s Time to Downsize It can be challenging to know when it is time to downsize your home. Downsizing can be an emotional decision. You’ve spent years building a family in that home, and then sending young adults to build their own lives. It’s a home filled with memories. And knowing the right time to sell and downsize is […]
Home Buyer Resources 10 Hacks to Make Moving Day a Breeze (well, as much as possible) Moving can be stressful – from packing to cleaning to sorting your valuables. Check out our tips below for making moving day a little less hectic as you prepare to enjoy your new home.