When deciding how to approach a remodeling project, there are many things to consider. Look at budget, longevity, and, perhaps most importantly, your motivation for taking on the project. Who’s interested in buying your home? If you’re remodeling in preparation for selling, consider your audience. If your current home will [...]
During my tenure as president of the Morgantown Board of Realtors, I was invited to a meeting of the North Central West Virginia Home Builders Association (NCWVHBA). The guest speaker was Kelly Bragg with the West Virginia Office of Energy. I learned a lot about energy efficiency in home [...]
I was fortunate enough to purchase my childhood home. Although I adore the nostalgia of it, the truth is, it needs to be brought up to date. We are slowly but surely working on DIY projects in preparation for more serious professional renovations. One of my priority projects is converting [...]
Because I’m a real estate geek with a strange sense of humor, I realized one day that if I were a property, I would have to wear a lead-based paint disclosure around my neck because I was built in 1972. This might seem like a random thought, but it [...]
