Downsizing? Here’s How TIPS FOR DOWNSIZING YOUR HOME- Whether it’s because your kids have left for college or you’re preparing for retirement, many San Antonio homeowners choose to downsize at some point in their lives. Making the move from a large home to a smaller one can be both liberating and challenging. If you’re getting ready to downsize, here’s what you should know to make the process as easy as possible. The benefits of downsizing If you’re having trouble coming to terms with the idea of having a smaller footprint, it can be beneficial to remind yourself of why you’re downsizing in th ..read more

Inheriting a Home From a Loved One TIPS ON SELLING INHERITED PROPERTY- Did you recently inherit property from a loved one that you intend to sell? If so, you have probably discovered that selling inherited property is an emotional process that comes with its own set of challenges. And if you have inherited a home along with your siblings, there are even more logistics you have to deal with. Here’s what you will need to know to make the process as smooth and pain-free as possible. Understand the tax implications When selling a home that you’ve inherited, the tax basis is the value of the proper ..read more

Annual Paper Shredding Event FREE PAPER SHREDDING EVENT –   Where can you shred papers for free in San Antonio? Every year, Melissa Muses Wiggans and Real Estate Muses help you get a jump on Spring Cleaning. Their community paper shredding event happens every year! And, it is where you and your friends and family come and shred papers for free. Shredding paper has a number of benefits, most of which it helps protect you from identity theft by safely destroying personal identifiable information used to gain access to your financial or sensitive information. Unfortunately, having your ident ..read more

Save Money When You Move HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON MOVING Are you getting ready to start fresh in a new house? Congratulations! That’s a big achievement and a milestone to celebrate. But before you pop that champagne cork, you need to think about the next big step – moving. Packing up and moving from one house to another can be stressful and expensive. That’s why we’re here to share our secrets about how you can save money on moving.  And with the money you saved, maybe you can splurge on an expensive bottle of your favorite bubbly to celebrate! Don’t move what you don’t need or want You will ..read more

Ideas for Your Home’s Nook IDEAS FOR QUIRKY SPACES- Do you have a space in your home that’s just, well, sort of quirky? You know what we mean – it’s oddly shaped, small, or has an unusual layout? It can be challenging to figure out what to do with these unique spaces. But those underutilized spaces are actually brimming with possibilities. If you’re trying to make the most of an unusual nook or some quirky spaces in your home, then try one of these inspiring ideas! Create a reading nook Do you love reading? Then turn your quirky space into a reading nook! It can be so much fun to read in a spa ..read more

6 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room WARM-UP A COLD ROOM-   Brrrrrrrr! Did you just feel a cold draft? Winter is here, and for many of us, that means freezing temperatures. It can also mean higher electric bills when we’re trying to warm up a room that is always cold. But did you know there are many ways that you can make a room warm without cranking up the thermostat or using a space heater? Here are six ways that you can warm up a cold room this winter. 1. Open vents and registers If you’ve got a cold room, then the first thing you should do is to make sure that all the registers and vents in ..read more

Keeping Your House Clean OUR FAVORITE CLEANING HACKS FOR HOME- Are you desperate to get a handle on cleaning your home, but you’re short on time? Join the club! It can be hard in today’s world to stay on top of everything we need to do, let alone keep a clean house while we’re doing it. That’s why cleaning hacks are so great. You can get much more done in a shorter amount of time when you use our favorite hacks to keep your house clean. Take the stink out of your garbage disposal Is there a weird funk coming from somewhere in your kitchen? Chances are, that smell is centered in your garbage di ..read more

Cheap Organization Tips INEXPENSIVE HOME ORGANIZATION IDEAS-   Do you hope to get a handle on your clutter in 2022 and tackle home organization? Clutter can be seriously demoralizing, and make you feel stuck or burned out. But getting a handle on clutter can feel daunting – or expensive. Fortunately, there are simple ways to organize your stuff with inexpensive items you can find at the thrift store. Use the ideas below to help inspire you to get organized this year! Baskets Every thrift store has an entire section devoted to baskets. You never need to pay full price for a basket because ..read more

Fall in Love With Your New Home MOVING IN TO THE NEW HOUSE-   It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and emotion of buying a new home. But what happens when it’s actually time to move in? While you’ve no doubt had daydreams about living in your new place, the reality of getting settled can be a little daunting. It’s like any new relationship — it might be a little awkward at first. It takes time to feel relaxed and comfortable, and you may feel overwhelmed by all the projects you want to do. That’s why we think it’s so important to take a little time when you first move in to fall i ..read more

Quick, Clean & Easy EASY WEEKEND CLEANING PROJECTS-   Have you made any progress toward your New Year’s resolution of keeping your house clean? It’s definitely a worthy goal for the New Year, but it’s also one that can be tough to keep. If you’re like most people, cleaning isn’t one of your favorite activities. So it can be challenging to get motivated. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of easy cleaning projects you can tackle over a weekend. By focusing on one of these tasks each week, you’ll have a clean house in no time! Catch up on laundry Is it just us, or does laundry seem to ..read more