Landscaping can offer much more than aesthetics. It’s a proven way to increase your home’s curb appeal and potentially its market value. Well-planned landscaping can raise home value up to 30%, depending on the scope and quality of the work, while offering new ways to enjoy being at home. Creating a Grand Entrance Making the…
As smart home technology becomes more mainstream, homeowners are increasingly turning to connected devices not just for convenience, but also for added property value, energy savings, and safety. From energy-efficient thermostats to smart garage door openers, these features can make your home more appealing to buyers and potentially lower your utility bills and homeowners insurance…
In a Jeff Shore blog post, Tom Kriby, VP of Client Development and Partnerships at Westwood, discusses how working with an insurance specialist like Westwood Insurance Agency helps eliminate last-minute surprises by embedding insurance into the closing process. By working directly with builders, Westwood provides competitive coverage quotes as early as contract signing. With communities…
While location reigns supreme in the real estate market, timing plays a major role as well. Even in the current environment of low available home inventory, seasonal sales patterns still matter and can provide buyers and sellers the advantages they need to make a great deal. The Best Times to Buy Figuring out the right…
With today’s high home prices and mortgage rates, along with low available home inventory, many homeowners are finding it too expensive to trade up to a larger house. It’s making more and more sense to stay in place and create extra room by making the most of your home’s potential. Here are a Few Expansion…
The U.S. inflation rate rose 3% between January 2024 and January 2025, increasing already high prices for basic goods and services. If you’re looking for ways to save money and you’re willing to relocate, here are the top 25 cities with the lowest cost of living in the country. Most Affordable U.S. Cities (percentage shown…
