Another Happy Family Living in a Tiny House

May 31st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you liked last week’s blog about the Berzins, a family of four living in a 320-sq.-ft. home, but didn’t care for the rustic look of their modern-day little house in the mountains, I’ve found another tiny house you might like better. Read the rest of this entry »

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What Should Be in an Emergency Survival Kit?

February 1st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

You can’t prevent disasters, but you can take charge of how you respond if you’re prepared. The first step is putting together an emergency preparedness kit. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Get a Playground Built in Your Neighborhood

January 2nd, 2017 Categories: Pinecrest

Love your home but wish the neighborhood offered more for kids? You can spearhead efforts to build a new playground that children will love and homebuyers will desire. Read the rest of this entry »

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Condo Association Newsletter Helps Owners Feel More at Home

November 17th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Peek behind the curtains at strong, connected condominium and homeowners associations, and you’ll find leaders who believe in frequent and open communication. A longstanding–and effective–means to that end is an association newsletter. Read the rest of this entry »

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Delinquent HOA Fees: How to Collect

September 21st, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

As difficult as it may be, there’s really only one way to deal with homeowners who aren’t paying community association fees: Get tough. Read the rest of this entry »

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Getting a Historic Designation for Your Home

August 12th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

A historic designation for your home takes a lot of time and research, but the payoff can be grand: getting official recognition of your home’s architectural style or its ties to events or people who were important in the past. Read the rest of this entry »

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