How the Covid Pandemic Is Changing Home Designs

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought changes to every aspect of our lives, even where we live. More adults work from home, more children are homeschooling, and dining and entertainment have shifted outdoors.  Home designs are adapting to this new normal. Watch for these trends.  Productive space at hom

Stop That Chirping Smoke Alarm

Nearly every homeowner has experienced the maddening intermittent chirping of a smoke alarm, too often in the middle of the night. Though it may seem the chirp is just there to annoy you, it’s actually designed to alert you that your smoke alarm needs attention. Here’s how to stop a chirping smoke a

Is a Buy Offer Expiration Date Effective?

The current real estate market is white-hot, with many homes selling in a single day after a bidding war. A tactic some buyers use to elbow past competition is to put an expiration on their purchase offer. Does this tactic work, and under what circumstances?  How offer expirations work When you make