Managing Homes with Confidence!
We all dream about the things we would change in our home if time and money were limitless. And then there's reality, as we all have budget and calendar limitations. Maria understands these challenges. She was once the publisher and editor of a home industry magazine, Builder Design Center Magazine. …
Continue Reading about Maria’s Home Renovation Ideas (Part 2)
Maria's home buying journey started about a year ago. She closed on her new home last week and I joined them for the final walk through, to take photos and finally see the inside of the house. Maria is beyond thrilled with the renovations planned for this house. This seemed like the perfect …
Recently there's been a lot more emphasis on adding living space to our houses by opening up rooms to the outdoors. The most popular outdoor living ideas extend what we already have, like replacing a sliding patio door with a wall of glass. You get to enjoy outdoor living year round. With the doors …
Continue Reading about Outdoor Living Ideas: Courtyards Another Option
When you view this house from the street, you see a modern house using lots of glass and native plantings. You have no idea what's inside, from the floor plan to the lifestyle of those who live here. The only real clue, the house is located within the Lake Nona Gold & Country Club. So it …
Continue Reading about Lifestyle Homes You Never Want to Leave
There's a saying that you can't tell a book by it's cover. The same idea is true for houses. You can't tell the lifestyle of a home by it's exterior. The 2017 New American Home illustrates this point perfectly. It showcases home design trends for an active lifestyle you can't imagine from the …
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Most builders now give home buyers a home energy score (HERS, Home Energy Rating System) to compete with other builders. This helps buyers project their major operating costs for heating, cooling, hot water and more. In December 2016, the Portland City Council unanimously passed an ordinance …
Continue Reading about Home Energy Score Required in Portland, Oregon
The name tells our story! We provide women homeowners with “how to” resources to manage their homes with confidence. We strive for homes that support how you want to live, while building equity for your future too.
