Homeowner Resources

Resources and information for homeowners from Coldwell Banker Heritage.

CB Cares The History of Fair Housing Celebrating 55 Years of Fair Housing This month, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. For much of American history, discriminatory housing practices were widely accepted and even part of the law in some states. Through the tireless efforts of many advocacy groups over decades, those practices were made illegal on April […]
Homeowner Resources Tips on Preparing Your Home For Holiday Guests With the holidays right around the corner, you may be facing the challenge of getting your home ready for your friends and family. While getting your home ready for guests can be a daunting task, we’ve pulled together a list of tips to help you get your home ready for this years holiday season.   […]
Homeowner Resources 7 Ways To Get Your Kitchen Ready For Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is upon us! And, if you aren’t quite ready to host your family and friends for a Thanksgiving feast, we are here to help! To help prevent a Turkey Day disaster, follow these tips to prepare your kitchen ahead of time. Make Room for Leftovers It is finally time to go through the refrigerator […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homeowner Resources To Airbnb Or Not To Be? Should You Rent Your Home Out On Airbnb? Do you have a spare room or an empty floor on your house? Well, perhaps you have thought about renting this space out on Airbnb or a similar service. It seems like a no brainer as you basically get paid for others to house sit for you. […]
Home Buyer Resources 4 Reasons the Highest Offer Didn’t Win the House You have gone through the process of pre-approval, and you have searched to find the perfect home. You love this home, so you decide to put in an offer above the asking price. Your realtor sends your offer to the listing agent, and you wait patiently for a response. Finally, after the seller has reviewed […]
Homeowner Resources 9 Important Home Projects to Tackle This Fall As the leaves start to change and temperatures begin to cool, fall is the perfect time to tackle some essential home maintenance projects. Preparing your home for the colder months can help you avoid costly repairs and ensure your home stays warm, safe, and comfortable throughout the winter. Whether you’re looking to improve energy efficiency, […]
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Homeowner Resources Have an Extra Room in Your Home?   Do you have an extra room in your home and aren’t sure what to do with it? Check out these fun and innovative ways to turn that spare room onto a useful space for you and your family. Here are seven great ideas on how to best utilize the space Guest Room: Using a […]
Home Buyer Resources Home Trend Predictions for 2021 If the past year taught us anything it was the importance of home. After so much time spent indoors it’s understandable that everyone is taking a long look around their space and are ready for a change, and they’re not alone. As we settle further into 2021, we take our new perspective and appreciation for […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Resolutions for Homeowners As we begin a new year, and we push ourselves to be better students, parents, friends, and overall more improved versions of ourselves – it’s a great time to think about how we can improve ourselves as homeowners. Like many things in our lives, as we get busy we find ourselves neglecting, or simply not […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homeowner Resources 5 Best Ways to Prevent Thanksgiving Disasters Tips for how to host a safe Thanksgiving Written by Lilly Woodard 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, it’s a time to prepare for the […]
Homeowner Resources Veteran Homeownership Understanding Veteran Homeownership Benefits When it comes to making a move, it’s safe to say you know a thing or two. You probably saw your fair share of moving during your military days, and now, as a veteran, you might be thinking of settling down. But whether it’s your first move or your final move, […]
Home Buyer Resources Moving Hacks That Make Life Better Moving is something most of us have to do at one point or another, and it’s rarely fun. It’s often seen as a chore that we dread. While there may not be a way to make moving an entirely enjoyable experience, a little planning can make it more efficient and, hopefully, less stressful. Below are […]
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 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 Tips for Green Living | How to Go Green at Home It seems that more and more people are going green these days. People are drawn to the green-living lifestyle for a variety of reasons including cost, efficiency and, of course, being environmentally conscious. Given the amount of time we all spend in our home, even small changes here and there can have a lasting positive […]