Homeowner Resources

Resources and information for homeowners from Coldwell Banker Heritage.

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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Homeowner Resources 4 Tips to Help you Through the Stay-at-Home Order While home is typically a place of solitude for many, major disruptions to our everyday lives, along with stay-at-home measures related to the Covid19 virus have many of us feeling understandably a little stir crazy. As we are disconnected from our normal lives, and in some cases from our loved ones, it’s important to consider […]
Homeowner Resources Have an Extra Room in Your Home?: Here are seven great ideas on how to best utilize the space 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. Guest Room: Using a spare room as a guest bedroom is one of the most common ways […]
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 […]
CB Cares Winter Is Coming: How to Stay Warm Home Improvements & Tips to Curb the Cold After enjoying a prolonged summer, it felt like fall would never arrive. However Midwesterners are feeling the chill now and with it comes the disquieting thought; winter is just around the corner. To avoid the shivers in the coming months, CBH has some helpful hints for you […]
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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 / […]
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 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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CB Cares Managing Your Out-of-State Rental 8 Tips for Managing Your Out-of-State Rental Properties Owning rental properties can be a lucrative business and a great source of income, but those who manage these properties know there is a lot of work that goes into each and every transaction. So what happens when you choose to relocate but don’t want to give […]
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 […]