Homeowner Resources

Resources and information for homeowners from Coldwell Banker Heritage.

Home Seller Resources Do Fall Colors Help Your Curb Appeal? Here’s How to Make the Most of the Season As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisper, fall offers more than just cozy vibes and pumpkin-flavored everything—it can also be a surprisingly great time to boost your home’s curb appeal. Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to make your exterior pop, autumn has some built-in advantages when it comes to […]
Homeowner Resources Give Something Away Day: Clear the Clutter, Spread the Good July 15 is National Give Something Away Day — a perfect reminder to look around, give back, and make space for what matters most. Whether it’s donating gently used items or simply passing along something you no longer use, giving can feel just as good as receiving. And in the process, you’re helping neighbors, keeping […]
Homeowner Resources 4 Steps to Create More Space in Your Home With finite space and what seems to be an ever-growing litany of stuff, it can be a constant challenge to not feel cramped in a small space. Now that we our finding ourselves spending more time at home, you may be wondering – how can I create more space?     Declutter and Donate or […]
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 […]
CB Cares How Much Can I Save In Taxes? Calculate Your After-Tax Interest Rate With Coldwell Banker’s Home Financial Calculators, you can find the answers to many of your real estate related mortgage and finance questions. Check out this Tax Savings Calculator below! HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE IN TAXES? The after-tax interest rate is the interest rate on a loan after you deduct […]
Home Buyer Resources Safety tips for selling your luxury home Selling a luxury home is no simple task, I’m sure you know that. Luxury is a very different market than normal home sales, I mean, if it wasn’t there wouldn’t be a special certification for it. Given the nature of luxury properties, you may also get people with no intention of buying who come to […]
Homeowner Resources Restorations & Renovations of Historic Homes: 6 Things to Keep in Mind before Getting Started Home renovations are always a big project to take on. It can be even more overwhelming when you’re dealing with restoring an older house. Despite the possible stress and cost, restoring an older home can still be one of the most rewarding things you do. You can avoid a lot of headaches by doing it […]
Homeowner Resources Tips for creating the perfect outdoor living space With temperatures on the rise (and that we are all stuck inside) we’re sure most of you have been dying to get out of the house. Well, we have some good news for you, we’ve done the research and compiled a great list of tips for how to create an amazing outdoor living space that […]
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Homeowner Resources Beginners’ Guide to Minimalism: Decluttering Your Home and Living Mindfully As we enter spring, many homeowners will begin spring cleaning and clearing out clutter. Decluttering the home has been a hot topic for the past few years. So hot, in fact, that a number of people have adopted a lifestyle of decluttering – otherwise known as minimalism. You’re probably familiar with the minimalism movement. Big-name […]
Homeowner Resources Spring Cleaning: Tips For Cleaning and Organizing Your Home This Season With recent events, home and the maintenance of keeping your home through Spring Cleaning seems more important than it has in the past. Take advantage of any extra free time and create an environment in your home that makes you feel more organized, less stressed, and ready for the  season. Below are some tips to […]
CB Cares Home Sweet Home Why Buying Beats Renting Are you thinking of buying but aren’t sure if it is the right move for you? Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime and is no small expense. But, there are major benefits to owning a home that you cannot get while […]
Homeowner Resources Pet Proofing Your Home Here are some tips and tricks to make your home safe for your furry friend! The decision to add a pet to the family is not one to be taken lightly; and, of course, you want the best for your pet. The best ways to provide a safe place for your pet to grow alongside […]
Home Buyer Resources Want to Skip the Hassle and Hire Movers? Find Out What They Won’t or Shouldn’t Move For You A Guide to What to Pack Yourself Packing everything and worrying about all the paperwork is stressful enough.  Then you have to move and unpack everything again when you finally move.  Some people prefer to just pay movers to do it for them and make the process a lot easier on themselves.  If you are one of those […]
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 / […]
Home Buyer Resources Need a REALTOR®? Here are 5 Factors You Should Consider when Selecting a Real Estate Agent! Purchasing a home is a big life decision. Probably one of the largest monetary decisions that most people will make in their entire lifetime. That’s why it’s important that you take the time when choosing Realtor! So what factors should you consider when selecting a realtor? Knowledge Unsurprisingly, a good realtor is a knowledgeable realtor! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]