Many call them mother-in-law apartments but their real name is ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units). You will be seeing a lot of ADUs in the coming years. Maryland’s Montgomery County Council approved a zoning change to allow accessory dwelling units, encouraging the development of more affordable housing stock in this area. A similar zoning change was […]
Once the bathroom was called the water closet. Fortunately, that was ages ago. Bathrooms have evolved from a simple place where you shower to a serene escape. And Americans today want that escape to be in a much grander place. Bathrooms built for a large crowd is a trend that is not going away. It’s […]
Not long ago, kitchens were quiet places in the back of the house. It’s function: meals were prepared and dirty dishes were washed usually by hand. Today, the kitchen has evolved and grown-up. It’s now the heart of the home. A place of both high tech and cool fashion. The kitchen is a place to […]
Whatever your home dreams are, they won’t come true without some effort on your part. So, today is the perfect opportunity to get off the sofa, and do something about it. Your home probably needs your help. Homes built before 1980 are now considered old houses. In this area that’s quite common. Sure, your home […]
This year may be the perfect time to sell your home. Our area is hot. New businesses are opening, and people hate to commute. Your location could add immense value to your property. We know selling a home is a lot harder than buying one. So many memories, so many good times happened here: The […]
For homeowners who’ve been in their homes for longer than two years, there’s an extra incentive. They will not be subject to some of the capital gains. Right now, there’s an exclusionary rule that allows you to take some profits tax-free. Of course, rules change and your area may have local restrictions, but the timing […]
A life well lived will say a lot about your home. For many years it’s been the place where you felt safe, comfortable and renewed every day when you walked in the front door. Things have been good, but you have a nagging feeling inside that says your home can be better. Perhaps you need […]
Your home may be just right in size, rich in personal connections and filled with memories of birthdays, holidays and small quiet family dinners together. In every home there is a beauty born of use. But suddenly you realize the home you love is now limiting your life. You need to make changes. The sooner […]
A universal truth is that the kitchen is the most important place in the house. When the family is together, the kitchen is the place where everyone ends up. Even when you go to a different house for a party, during the course of the evening, the kitchen is the place where everyone congregates. The […]
Every homeowner should ask themselves this question: how can I live better now?The answer is usually this simple: An addition to you your home. There are many reasons why Addition is the answer. Perhaps there’s a new member of the family. The kitchen, your home’s most popular room, is just too small. Or maybe you’d […]