There was a time when buyers doing a real estate search turned to the newspaper to find their next home. No longer. With sites such as NewHomeSource.com, Zillow.com and Trulia.com, cyber shopping is the new norm in real estate. When it’s your turn to “move on,” we hope you follow these quick tips for finding your dream home online: Start with a broad search first. Many real estate sites offer advanced search criteria options, but we recommend starting with the must-haves like price point, number…
It’s no fun to select a paint color, only to get it on your walls and realize it clashes with your furniture, floor treatments or even the lighting in your room. To avoid this, try uploading a picture of the room you want to paint to the Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer! This unique tool allows you to choose from the huge selection of Sherwin-Williams colors and see them virtually painted on your walls. Experiment with varying shades and hues to determine which is best for the…
What do you get when you combine 4,000 acres of beautiful Utah real estate, scenic Oquirrh Lake, miles of trails and parks, swimming pools, abundant shopping and entertainment, attractive schools and other master-planned amenities? That’s the recipe for Daybreak, a live-work-play community in South Jordan, just southwest of Salt Lake City. This fast-growing community has already earned national recognition, taking the National Association of Home Builders’ Best in American Living Community of the Year Award in 2010 and helping South Jordan rank in the top…
Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without turkey, stuffing and buttery mashed potatoes. But what about the other side dishes? If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year and you’re feeling adventurous, have someone else bring the standby green been casserole so you can whip up something new! These recipes offer a fresh take on the fixings: Squash, Sage & Ricotta Cannelloni Squash is in season this month, so it makes a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. The folks at Martha Stewart Living have created a rich cannelloni…
Looking for ways to boost your home’s saleability? Focus on these homebuyer hot-buttons! 1. Bathrooms: Bathroom remodels can often increase your home’s resale value. Consider replacing outdated tubs, sinks, vanities, fixtures and flooring. Even basic maintenance tasks like re-caulking the tub, replacing old shower doors and applying a fresh coat of paint to the walls may make a difference. A few stylish touches like plush new towels and bathmats can help too. 2. Kitchen: Many times, the heart of the home can be the heart…
