Blog - Jill Carpenter

Home Decor, Lifestyle

How to Create a Calm and Relaxing Bedroom

The atmosphere and environment of your bedroom matter more than you think! While you might think a bedroom is just where you sleep, it’s also a place focused on refreshing and rejuvenating for the day ahead. The colors and style of a room can play a big role in changing how you feel when spending […]
Home Buying

How Much Square Footage Do You Need For Your Family?

When it comes time to begin your search for a new home, there are many decisions to make. While you might think you should buy the largest house you can afford, there are other considerations to make when it comes to selecting a home size. The size, or square footage, of your home matters in […]
Home Decor, Moving

5 Design Elements That Make Your Home Look Dated

If you’re selling a home, there may be some outdated design elements holding your sale back. As styles change over the decades, outdated styles seem to stand out to buyers looking for updated homes. Certain design elements can also call too much attention to the age of your home. If you’ve updated certain parts of […]
Home Maintenance

Why Fall Is the Best Time for Planting

Since ancient times, spring has been a symbol of growth and renewal, so it’s not surprising that a lot of people think spring is the best time to start a garden, followed by summer. Actually, though, spring and summer aren’t the best times for planting; fall is. That doesn’t make sense, you might think. […]

Home Decor How to Create a Calm and Relaxing Bedroom The atmosphere and environment of your bedroom matter more than you think! While you might think a bedroom is just where you sleep, it’s also a place focused on refreshing and rejuvenating for the day ahead. The colors and style of a room can play a big role in changing how you feel when spending […]

Home Buying How Much Square Footage Do You Need For Your Family? When it comes time to begin your search for a new home, there are many decisions to make. While you might think you should buy the largest house you can afford, there are other considerations to make when it comes to selecting a home size. The size, or square footage, of your home matters in […]

Home Decor 5 Design Elements That Make Your Home Look Dated If you’re selling a home, there may be some outdated design elements holding your sale back. As styles change over the decades, outdated styles seem to stand out to buyers looking for updated homes. Certain design elements can also call too much attention to the age of your home. If you’ve updated certain parts of […]

Home Maintenance Why Fall Is the Best Time for Planting Since ancient times, spring has been a symbol of growth and renewal, so it’s not surprising that a lot of people think spring is the best time to start a garden, followed by summer. Actually, though, spring and summer aren’t the best times for planting; fall is. That doesn’t make sense, you might think. […]

Industry News What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market? The percentage of economists who believe that a recession will occur in the next 12 months is growing, according to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal. In July 2021, only 12% of economists surveyed thought that there would be a recession by this time in 2022. When polled again this past July, […]

Home Selling What to do if Your Home Isn’t Selling You’ve put your home on the market, but it’s not selling. What could be wrong? It can feel like a personal attack when your home doesn’t sell. You may start to wonder what you’re doing wrong or if there’s something wrong with your house. Before you start pointing fingers and tearing down walls, […]

Moving Hidden Moving Expenses You Need to Know About Moving is expensive! You have to pay for the moving truck, gas, and packing supplies, and then there are all the hidden costs that you don’t think about until it’s too late. It’s hard enough to move without having to worry about extra expenses, but they can really add up if you’re not careful. We’ve […]

Home Maintenance Don’t Let Tree Roots Destroy Your Home A tree is no doubt one of Mother Nature’s most impressive feats. They provide shade on hot days, act as a windbreak during storms, and help to improve air quality. In addition, trees can also increase the curb appeal of a property and add to its resale value. However, tree roots can cause a lot […]

Lifestyle 4 Easy School Night Meals for Dinner The kids are finally heading back to school! When they get home, do you know what to make in the hour before that evening movie, backyard party or game night with friends? You deserve an easy, quick recipe that will amaze your kids and fuel them up for the night’s homework. Want something for dinner […]

Home Buying Questions to Ask When Touring a Property When you’re ready to begin searching for a new home and start touring, it’s easy to get swept up in the process. The combination of an exciting prospect of a significant life change and the persuasive tactics of those trying to sell you that life can often lead to you leaving a property tour with […]

Home Decor How to Set Up a Kid-Focused Homework Station One of the most beneficial ways to help your child look forward to doing homework is by creating a homework station! Designating a creative, peaceful space will encourage your child to build healthy studying habits and find ways to enjoy doing their homework. Keep reading in order to follow the steps for setting up a […]

Industry News Here’s Where The Housing Market Is Headed In The Second Half of 2022 Taking a look at the housing market, is now a good time to consider selling your home or buying a new one? It’s a good question to ask as the pendulum swings in the market. What’s in store for the rest of 2022? Let’s take a look at the factors ahead that will likely influence […]

Home Maintenance How to Fix Five of the Most Common Bathroom Problems Are you dealing with a clogged drain, a leaky faucet, or some other bathroom problem? If so, don’t despair! Fixing these problems is actually much easier than you might think. Read on for tips on how to take care of five of the most common bathroom problems. Clogged Shower head A clogged shower head […]

Home Buying 5 Features for a Kid-Friendly Home It’s hard to keep a non-kid-friendly house clean when you have kids. Between the messes they make and all the toys they leave lying around, it feels like you’re constantly cleaning up. A kid-friendly home doesn’t have to be a messy one. Here are 5 features that can help you create a clean, organized, […]

Home Selling 5 Questions to Ask a Prospective Listing Agent When it comes time to sell your home, you want the best listing agent on your side. But how do you choose the right one? Here are five questions that will help you find a listing agent who is right for you and your needs. “What’s your level of experience?” Before you list […]

Home Maintenance Cool Off Your Energy Bill with These 4 Tips It’s summer, and that means your energy bill is going to go up! You’re not sure how to keep your house cool without using your air conditioner. Lower your energy bill this summer by using these home cooling methods. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also be doing your part to help […]

Home Maintenance 8 Signs Your Home Has a Foundation Problem If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about your home’s foundation until there’s a problem. And by then, it can be too late. Foundation problems can be expensive to repair, so it’s important to know the signs of a problem and take action before it’s too late. Here are eight signs that your […]

Home Buying 6 Things to Buy as a First Time Homeowner Are you a first-time homeowner? Congratulations! Owning your own home is a huge milestone. There are a few things you’ll need to buy to make your new home feel like your own. Here are six items that you should add to your shopping list. Home Security System Homeownership comes with a lot of responsibility. […]

Home Maintenance The Ultimate Guide To Baby Proofing Your Home There’s no question that babies are a lot of work. From feeding and changing to bathing and soothing, there’s always something to be done. One of the most important things you can do to make life with your little one easier is baby-proof your home. This guide will teach you everything you need to know […]

Home Selling How to Sell Your Home Without Sacrificing Your Family Life When it comes to selling your home, it can suddenly feel like your life turns into a juggling act with your family. Between keeping the house show-ready, ensuring your kids don’t feel like they’re living in a museum, and still having some control of your life, there’s a good chance you’re suddenly wondering if moving […]