Barbara Andrews' Blog

Posted on 10/24/2021

Boost Your Mood and Home Value With a Garden Window

Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels If you're searching for a simple home upgrade that is cost effective and will boost your resale value and your mood, we have the solution. Consider adding a garden window to your new or existing home. Garden windows are designed to help houseplants flourish by bringing in more natural light, but they...

Home Value

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Location Matters: What to Prioritize When Searching for a Home

There is much more to buying a home than choosing the right features. The location of your new home is just as important, as it’s where you’ll be choosing to spend most of your time. It may be difficult to pick the right area or neighborhood when home searching, but there are some key things to search for....

Posted on 10/10/2021

Should You Finance with a Credit Union?

Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay Property buyers today may think of a credit union as an alternative form of lending and ultimately meant for people who don't fit the stereotypical borrower. But this assumption may a little unfair once you learn the facts. Credit unions present several unique opportunities that you simply won't find anywhere else. We'll...

Posted on 10/03/2021

Tips for Staging Every Room in Your Home

There is a lot that goes in to home staging beyond just tidying up. Interior designers and real estate experts have found specific ways to make the absolute best of any home by knowing how to make the best of every room. General staging tips like cleaning and going for neutral colors apply everywhere, but here are some...

Home Decor

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Benefits & Disadvantages of Disclosing Multiple Offers

When selling a home, it’s not uncommon to get offers from multiple buyers. This is especially true in a hot market with low inventory. If you’re dealing with multiple offers, the question can arise about disclosing those offers. If you’re unclear about how and why to factor this into your negotiations, here is some basic info to help....

Posted on 09/19/2021

Make Your Vacation House Feel Like Home with These DIY Decor Ideas

Your vacation house is your home away from home and you should decorate accordingly. Whether you have a quaint cottage nestled in the woods or a sprawling beachfront estate, you may want to take some time during the off-season to craft some DIY decor for your vacation home. Here's a few ideas to help you get started: DIY...

Posted on 09/12/2021

Tile Tabletop DIY Guide

If wooden tables aren’t your style, consider creating a DIY tabletop with an alternate material. There are many great options available depending on the type of table you want to build or if you simply want to replace the top of an existing table. One creative way to build your own tabletop is to use ceramic tile. If...

Posted on 09/05/2021

The Benefits & Disadvantages of Owning a Rental Property

Photo by George Becker from Pexels One of the most popular ways to invest in real estate is through owning rental property. Owning an apartment building or other multi-unit property allows you to rent out the space to tenants and collect a regular income. There are advantages to this type of investment but also some downsides to consider....

Posted on 10/02/2021

Video Tour - 181 Ocean Boulevard E, Holden Beach, NC 28462

A ONE OF A KIND VERY CHARMING HOME THAT HAS WITHSTOOD HURRICANE HAZEL AND MANY OTHER STORMS has just become available for some very Lucky buyers!! You do not want to miss seeing this one! Total heated square footage of both upstairs and downstairs is over 2,050 sq ft! Both Upstairs and Downstairs were permitted for the renovations. It was completely gutted between 2017-2019 down to the studs! All new hurricane Windows, Kitchen cabinets with Quartz countertops, Tile backsplashes, Newly designed Bathrooms with all Tile, including a handicap Shower in the downstairs bathroom. All new light fixtures, sheetrock, insulation, Trim, and updated...

Posted on 10/02/2021

181 Ocean Boulevard E, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

A ONE OF A KIND VERY CHARMING HOME THAT HAS WITHSTOOD HURRICANE HAZEL AND MANY OTHER STORMS has just become available for some very Lucky buyers!! You do not want to miss seeing this one! Total heated square footage of both upstairs and downstairs is over 2,050 sq ft! Both Upstairs and Downstairs were permitted for the renovations. It was completely gutted between 2017-2019 down to the studs! All new hurricane Windows, Kitchen cabinets with Quartz countertops, Tile backsplashes, Newly designed Bathrooms with all Tile, including a handicap Shower in the downstairs bathroom. All new light fixtures, sheetrock, insulation, Trim, and updated...

Posted on 09/18/2021

3813 Courtenay Drive SW #388, Supply, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Posted on 09/02/2021

3616 Natchez Street SW #214, Supply, NC 28462 is now new to the market!