Despite the increase in purchase price, buying a home in a walkable community has several benefits and may increase the resale value of your home.
Krissy Schwab
Walkable Neighborhoods Offer Great Benefits and High Home Values
by Krissy Schwab on April 30, 2013 in Home Buying
Water-Efficient Landscaping: 5 Small Changes for Big Savings
by Krissy Schwab on April 29, 2013 in Home Improvement
Water-efficient landscaping, or xeriscaping, if you’re feeling fancy, carefully plans out where plants, decks and patios are placed to maximize natural resources and native plants. Also, find out how it can help lower your water bill.
Paper Recycling Basics
by Krissy Schwab on April 25, 2013 in Zing Zone
Most of us probably throw our excess paper in the trash, which is okay, right? It composts down at a landfill and goes back into the Earth. Well, kind of, but recycling paper is much better. Find out why!
Treasuries Remain Unchanged Still – Market Update
by Krissy Schwab on April 25, 2013 in Market Update
Treasuries remain unchanged again yesterday with no news of moving the market. A weekly report to be released today should show initial jobless claims have remained unchanged from last month hovering at 350,000.
That’s an Interesting Looking House: Pueblo Style
by Krissy Schwab on April 23, 2013 in Home Buying, Home Sales
Today we’re traveling out west and exploring what makes a Pueblo home a Pueblo home. If you’ve driven by a Taco Bell or Del Taco recently, you’re already somewhat familiar believe it or not. Keep that in mind as you read on…and stop thinking about tacos – deliciously greasy fast food tacos.
Earth Day: Its Past and Present
by Krissy Schwab on April 22, 2013 in Zing Zone
It’s April 22, which is much like Christmas for us environmentally conscious folks. For those of you not in the loop or in case you forgot, it’s Earth Day!
Passive Solar Homes: The Basics
by Krissy Schwab on April 18, 2013 in Home Improvement
At one point you’ve probably driven through a neighborhood and saw a house covered with solar panels on the roof. This type of home, known as an active solar home, simply has the addition of solar panels to the already existing structure. However, some people are taking advantage of solar energy without solar panels—creating a new style of home construction called passive solar homes.
5 Tips for Searching for Homes Online
by Krissy Schwab on April 15, 2013 in Home Buying
Searching for your new home on the Internet is much easier, especially if you don’t have a ton of spare time on your hands. Starting online can also help narrow down your search when you actually get ready to move towards purchasing a new home.
Pros and Cons of Composite Decks
by Krissy Schwab on April 12, 2013 in Home Improvement
My parents have talked for years about replacing their wood deck with a composite deck. Many of you out there might be in the same spot and wonder if this type of deck will work for you, so let’s take a closer look at them.
Benefits of Growing Heirloom Plants
by Krissy Schwab on April 10, 2013 in Homeowners Tips
Have you ever wondered why some fruits, like tomatoes, have no flavor? Are you in search for that luscious, flavorful produce? Heirloom plants might be the solution to all your tasteless woes. Read more about them and why they’re better than conventional produce.
