How to Stop a Pest Infestation in Your Home
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | September 9, 2020 | Home | 0 Comments
Pests are a common problem. Sometimes no matter how well you clean your home pests still manage to get in. They are annoyingly resourceful in that way. But never fear—there is a way to get rid of these pesky nuisances so that you, your family, and your pets can live...
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by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | September 2, 2020 | Home | 0 Comments
BOOM. Thunder shakes your home. The lights flicker and then go out, plunging you into darkness. Your kids come screaming into the room as more thunder crashes outside. Blackouts, like the one described, are not an infrequent occurrence across the nation. Because of...
How to Design a Home Interior You Can Be Proud Of
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 27, 2020 | Home, Interior Design | 0 Comments
When you purchase a house, you more or less start with a blank canvas. From there, you add furnishings and decor. This is part of the process that turns the house into your home. By the time you're finished, it's important that you have an interior that you'll be...
What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | August 16, 2020 | Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
A single inch of floodwater on a property could cause thousands in damages. The average homeowner doesn't realize that fact and doesn't think twice about flooding. However, a hurricane nor heavy rainfall is required for a flood to occur. Even a smaller storm leads to...
Reasons Every Homeowner Should Maintain a Repair Fund
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 29, 2020 | Home, Home Improvement | 0 Comments
Every homeowner should start an emergency repair fund. There’s a long list of items that an emergency fund can help pay for—here are a few of the most common ones. Broken Appliances Broken appliances can be surprisingly costly. A repair fund will come in handy when...
How to Use Budget Renovations to Make Your Home More Stylish
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 28, 2020 | Home, Interior Design | 0 Comments
Home renovations are a great way to turn a house into a home. They allow you to customize it to best fit your needs and aesthetic preferences. They also have the potential to boost your home's market value, which can be great if you're anticipating selling your home...
8 Secrets to Successful House Flipping
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 26, 2020 | Advice, Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
If you watch enough reality TV, house flipping seems easy enough. You buy a property, do a little work during a weekend, and it sells within a few weeks. It's not quite as easy as the TV shows make it seem, but that's not really a big surprise. Those who've failed at...
15 Boredom Busters While in Isolation
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 19, 2020 | Home, Out and About | 0 Comments
For many different reasons, people can find themselves isolated at home. From wild weather to medical conditions to worldwide pandemics, restricting our movement and limiting our social activities can lead to boredom in even the most melancholic of us. Some days can...
The Golden Girls House is Up For Sale
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 17, 2020 | Daily News, Real Estate & Mortgage | 0 Comments
Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images UPDATE: The Golden Girls house sold for a whopping $1million - or 33% - over the listing price! The iconic mid-century modern home from “The Golden Girls” is now on the market, and it can be yours for a mere $3 million....
Before You Buy: 4 Tips for Finding a Home
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | July 15, 2020 | Advice, Real Estate & Mortgage, Top Stories, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Let’s face it: investing in a home can be a frightening and intimidating process. Whether it is your first time buying or your fifteenth, the anxiety that comes along with signing the papers is sometimes hard to face. Luckily, you are not alone during the process. The...
Why a Clean Kitchen is Key to a Tidy Home
Jun 9, 2020
Your kitchen is a place where you spend time together and enjoy good food. That being said, you want to keep your kitchen clean. Cleaning your kitchen keeps your house clean, smelling fresh, and looking nice. There are many benefits to taking good care of your kitchen...
Tips for Better Living in a Small Studio Space
Jul 15, 2020
Living in a studio space, whether by choice or necessity, can become a challenge in many ways. To make your life more comfortable, you need to use the area in the most efficient way possible and not waste an inch of square footage with furniture pieces that add style...
Should Kitchen Makeovers be Trendy or From the Heart?
Jul 12, 2020
Homeowners tend to make over their kitchens before putting their house on the market or to breathe new life into tired kitchens. Either way, it's easy to get confused about whether to go with your heart or the current trends. If a makeover is to satisfy your home's...
How to Design a Home Interior You Can Be Proud Of
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When you purchase a house, you more or less start with a blank canvas. From there, you add furnishings and decor. This is part of the process that turns the house into your home. By the time you're finished, it's important that you have an interior that you'll be...
What You Should Know Before Going Ahead With a Big DIY Project
Aug 20, 2020
Home improvement projects are a great way to boost your home's value if you are preparing to sell your home or are just looking to build some equity. Some projects are simple and don't require much expertise. Others require some extra thought though. If you're...
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