#HOMEHacks | Tips for Hosting in Your New Home
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
2y ago
Shake off that welcome mat: the holiday entertaining season is upon us! Gathering family and friends is always exciting, but especially so when you are hosting an event in a new home for the first time. To earn yourself the title of “host with the most,” here are a few tips to keep in mind. 1. Mind your walkway: Hiking has a place and time—but the trek from a car to your front door isn’t the occasion. With wintry weather possible, have your snow shovel ready and stock up on salt so slipping isn’t a risk for guests. And with night falling earlier each day, make sure the pathway is well-lit. Whi ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | Low-Cost Home Upgrades
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
2y ago
Update your home this summer without breaking the bank with these low-cost home upgrades! Home upgrades don’t have to be expensive and time-consuming. Here are five simple upgrades you can do yourself to increase your home’s value. Update your front entry You may choose to keep it simple by replacing an old light fixture, or adding some potted plants. Or, you may decide to take it up a notch by painting the front door and updating the house numbers or mailbox. However you choose to spruce up the front, there are ways to do so on a budget. Refresh your walls Nothing enhances the feel of a room ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | New Construction Trends
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
2y ago
The Home Designs Buyers Want Despite rising lumber costs and the scarcity of lots in some parts of the city, new construction is booming in Lincoln and across the country. After spending the past year mostly confined to our homes, more people are looking to upgrade with a new build or update their current homes to reflect their changing lifestyle. Every few years new design trends emerge that are influenced by popular culture. While some of these trends were around before Covid-19, the pandemic has also shaped many of the current home features buyers desire. Here’s a look at current home desig ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
2y ago
Summer time often means family vacations, backyard barbecues and more time in the great outdoors. Additionally, as more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, this summer also marks a time for neighbors, friends and family to come back together after spending so much time apart. If you’re feeling the itch to start hosting again and want to show off your patio or deck, here are five tips for creating a functional and inviting outdoor space. keep it cool With more daylight hours during the summer months, spending evenings outside watching the sun set can be a great way to wind down at the end o ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | Important Things to Remember When Moving
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
3y ago
  Hooray! You sold your house! With this hot seller’s market we are in, you may have sold your home quicker than you expected! Now is the time to start thinking about your move. Transfer Your Bills! It’s important to think ahead about utilities and other expenses. Too often movers wind up in a new home and end up being charged multiple bills. Without question, one of the first things on your list should be to call ahead and get this information transferred. Measuring is Important Before you start packing, break out the measuring tape. Measure your couch, your bed frame, mattress and other ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | Garden Favorites for a Good Harvest
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
3y ago
Nebraska is well-known for producing an impressive amount of agriculture! Unfortunately, not every Nebraskan has a green thumb. If you dream of growing your own fruits or vegetables here are some favorites recommended by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Known as “cultivars,” these recommended favorites are just about certain to yield a healthy harvest here in the heartland. Tomatoes: For salad or cherry tomatoes look for the Husky Red Cherry variety which is suitable for growing in containers. For standard tomatoes, the Bush Celebrity variety i ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
3y ago
How to tackle deep cleaning this spring As the days become longer and temperatures begin to rise, you may be feeling that familiar urge to rid your house of all the dust and pet dander it accumulated over the long winter. But with so many parts of the house in need of a scrub, where do you begin? Here is a simple spring cleaning guide, broken down by room, to get your house sparkling. Kitchen Clean all appliances. If you have stainless steel appliances, mix a solution of one teaspoon dish soap with one quart of tap water. Use a microfiber cloth to rub on appliances, rinse clean with hot water ..read more
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#HOMEHacks | Get Your Home Organized in 2021
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
3y ago
Welcome 2021, let us start the New Year by taking over our homes and getting organized. Some of you are artists at organization, while others of us are just well, we need a little schooling. No matter what type of homeowner you are large or small we can always use a few tips on organization. In the past several years home organizing has become popular. Even before, we were all spending most our time in our homes, home organization is in the spotlight. It seems as if every week there is a new television show about decluttering or showing us how to organize every room in your house in minutes. T ..read more
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Home Is… What Home Means and Changes for Wellness
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
3y ago
People often say… home is where I lay my head. For many of us our homes have become quite different this year. Whether you own a ranch style, bungalow or a downtown condo our homes have become our work, school, gym, restaurant and even our vacation spot. Through trial and error some homeowners have found solutions on how to transform their homes into a one stop shop, right under their own roof. Now more than ever and with the time change, it is important to have your bedroom be the perfect place to lay your head. Sleep is critical to physical health and effective functioning of the immune sys ..read more
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9 Tips for New Homeowners
HOME Real Estate Blog | HOME Real Estate news and tips for Lincoln, NE area home owners
by HOME Real Estate
3y ago
You’ve submitted your offer, completed an inspection, gone through the closing process, and it’s finally over – you’re a homeowner! Buying a home is an exciting new chapter, but, as many soon realize, purchasing the house is only the beginning. From unpacking those first boxes to tackling home improvements projects, here’s our advice for surviving the first few months of homeownership. 1. Unpack strategically Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to handle everything at once. First, focus on unpacking boxes. Start with the essential items to keep your home running in the short-term. Next, unpack ..read more
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