Karen Hansen - Realtor

May your New Year be filled with grand adventures and exciting times!

Storage is always a challenge, especially in a tiny linen closet. Here are seven tips for a clutter-free space.

Organizing Your Linen Closet: A How-to Guide A little organization and a fair amount of purging can turn even a modest linen closet into a functional space for a family. Here are a few tips.

Tipping for services outside the home seems pretty clear, but what about the individuals who do work around your house? Avoid awkward situations with these tips on tipping.

Should You Tip Home Service Contractors? Everyone knows to tip restaurant servers, who rely on tips for income. But what about the various contractors who provide services to you at home?

Frozen pipes can rupture and cause major water damage in your home. Prevent this chilly catastrophe with these hot tips!

Preventing a Frozen Pipes Disaster When temperatures plunge, the risk of frozen pipes rises. How can you keep pipes from freezing in your home and what should you do if it happenens?

May your Christmas be joyful and bright!

Lucky you! Your employer has programs to help sell your home. But which option is best?

Ask About ‘Guaranteed Buyout’ When Relocating for Work Selling your home for a career move is typically handled one of three ways: listing and selling your home the traditional way, taking a so-called “ guaranteed buyout” from a relocation company hired by your firm or a hybrid of the two, known in real estate circles as a “buyer value option.”

Your children’s room decor tastes will change quickly as they grow. Here’s how to keep their rooms updated and fresh – on a budget.

How to Redecorate Your Kids Rooms as They Grow It’s easy to go overboard when decorating kids' rooms. Here’s how to indulge your child’s intense, but changing, interests without breaking the budget.

Bidding wars are a seller’s dream scenario, but they can be a nightmare for buyers. Here’s what you need to know before making an offer on a home in a competitive market.

Buyer Beware of Bidding Wars A hot real estate market is generally great news, signifying a thriving economy and an attractive place to live. But hot markets can also be problematic for certain buyers, particularly those purchasing for the first time. Here’s what the novice needs to keep in mind about a bidding war.

When selling or donating an old computer, don’t forget to safeguard your personal information. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from information theft.

Guard Your Personal Info When Disposing of a Computer When you buy a computer, you may plan to sell, donate or recycle your old one. Before you let go of your computer, make sure to remove your personal data.

Maybe you won’t ever be in the movies, but could your house be a star? Movie and television production companies have paid lucrative sums to homeowners across America who rent their homes as sets. Ready...and action!

Up your outdoor Christmas light game with this guide to bright, festive displays that can save you money!

Make Your Outdoor Christmas Lights Shine Bright New choices in Christmas lights allow you to create a memorably beautiful display while also saving money. Here’s how to find affordable lighting options.

Smart buyers purchase a home with future resale in mind. Here are the top rooms that can make or break your ability to sell for a great price.

Focus on Rooms That Help Sell a House Homebuyers are looking for the perfect house, but which rooms are the most important? Here are the three rooms that will help sell a house.