Homes by Jamie L
No matter how large your home may be, there’s always one room that’s just a little too small. Luckily, with some quick design tricks, any room can appear larger. Try a couple of these suggestions and watch your room magically expand.
Use lighter paint colors. Paint or wallpaper the ceiling in order to make a room look taller. Install wall-to-wall or floor-to-ceiling bookcases to make the ceilings look higher. Pull furniture away from the walls to create a feeling of spaciousness. Hang mirrors...
If your partner brings poor credit to the relationship, it can be an issue you should probably fix together.
A spouse’s poor credit score won’t hurt yours, and credit reports for both people don’t merge when they get married, but continued poor credit habits by a partner can affect each person’s credit score if they have joint accounts together, such as a shared credit card.
Here are some ways to help your partner improve their credit score without jeopardizing yours:
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If you’re nearing retirement and haven’t saved much for it, you’re not alone.
Social Security will replace 39 percent of pre-retirement income for the average worker retiring at 65, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
If you’re nearing retirement in 10 years or so, there are still some moves you can make to help ensure you’ll have enough money. Here are four ideas:
1. Save moreThis isn’t as easy as it sounds, but it’s the best way to lessen the gap. Federal law al...
Interior design trends tend to change quite often.
It does not take long before home living spaces appear outdated (think 1970’s pink shag carpets). While you may not want to go through the time and expense of changing your interior design every year, there may be some novel ways you can update your living spaces. Here are some of the top interior design trends of 2023.
Sustainable and eco-conscious
It's not surprising that environmentally conscious home design is trending strong going into...
If you’ve purchased a home with an existing fireplace or are interested in installing one, there are a few things you should know. There are a handful of different fireplace types—each with its own unique maintenance and operating requirements—that homeowners need to be well-versed in for safety and cosmetic purposes.
Woodburning fireplaceLooking for a traditional type of fireplace? A woodburning version may be right for you. It requires a chimney (which adds on maintenance costs) and you’ll n...
If your home feels lived in and worn, then it may be time to implement some of these tips, which are sure to make your home feel like brand new again.
Deep clean the kitchen
A sparkling, shining kitchen is a great place to start if you want to take your home from drab to fab. It’s usually an area can goes through the most wear and tear, which can easily show on appliances, floors, and countertops. Enjoy your kitchen again by giving it the care it deserves.
Wash down windows
Sure, you clean t...
Congratulations to the new owners of this Moscow Farmhouse on just over an acre! Well done to our very own CENTURY 21® agent Jamie Lukeski for successfully listing and marketing the property for sale and helping her clients all the way to the closing table. Great job, Jamie!
Whether you're looking to sell the home your family has outgrown, or buy your lakefront escape, let the professionals at CENTURY 21® Select Group lend a hand. Give us a call when you're ready at (570)689-2111.
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