Tim Tracy, Realtor

Know the Home-Selling Basics The first time you sell a home, you're in entirely new territory. You may think you know what's what because, after all, you once bought a house, what's different now? Everything, actually! Know the basics The simple stuff from the buyer's point of view is not the same for the seller. Here are some....

Deciding on New Colors for Your Home Most individuals find choosing the right color scheme for their homes as the most overwhelming part of the decoration process. After all, you have to consider furniture, doors, drapes, and other items before you pick any color. But it doesn't have to be all that difficult. A few simple rules can see...

Tips to Renovating Your Home before Selling The media, especially TV shows, have made renovating a home seem simple. A quick cleaning, splash some paint around and put a flatpack kitchen and you are done. However there is much more to renovating than you can learn by watching an hour-long show in your living room.So, how do you renovate to su...

Budget-Minded Door Projects You have heard it said that the eyes are the window to the soul, for your home, the front door is the entrance to its heart. A quick and easy way to up your curb appeal without much expense is to highlight your front door. Here are some simple projects you can do even if you are not too

Cut the Grass Most fundamental of yard work chores is the mowing of the lawn. Whether you enjoy yard work or just want to get it done quickly, the right tools will make the job go smoothly. Push lawn mower type There are three types of push lawn mowers that you can use. Manual reel mower, electrically powered pus...

Interesting Life Lessons for Kids These days it seems sitting in front of a screen playing video games or watching movies is how many kids are spending their time. But it's important to know that encouraging them to keep in touch with nature is a good idea. When they get their hands dirty there are valuable life skills that can be t...

Ideas for Cooking in a Microwave The microwave does not get the respect it deserves in the kitchen. In reality, it is a useful appliance that is under-utilized in the kitchen. Did you know that apart from warming leftover dinner, there are many things that a microwave can do for you? A microwave is actually designed to cook some fo...

Why Aren't Young People Buying Houses? Some of the reasons why the young ones are not buying a home are the high student debt, affordability among others. We are going to discuss the primary reasons why young people are not buying a house in this article. Here we go: Affordability One of the main reasons why millennials are not into real...

What to do About That Messy Closet Do you have one of the closets that is the way old-school high shelf and a single bar? There is no place to put your shoes or stack your sweaters, let along hang belts and accessories. Welcome to the 21st century: Cool organized closets are not just for the rich anymore. You can get someone to help....

Things to Know about Paint - What is Sheen? Sheen, in the paint world, is the level of gloss or shine in the paint product. The more gloss paint has, the shinier it is and the more washable the surface. So, different sheens work better in some regions of your home. Finding the right shine depends on your project and location. Types of sheen F...

Quick Home Updates for Dated Homes Whether prepping your home for sale or just wanting a fresh new look, you don't need to redo the whole house completely. Instead, change out a few critical pieces for something more modern or timeless. Here are a few ways to bring your dated home into the Twenty-first Century. Wall paint: Okay, this...

Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Second Home The decision to purchase a second home may be one of the biggest choices you will make in your lifetime. As such, it is important to consider all of the factors associated with a house purchase before you embark on a quest to acquire a second residence. Now, let's take a look at three key factors to...