Ray Kisser Osprey Properties Inc.

02/06/2024

🌳 Whether you lack ample outdoor space to sow a garden or you simply crave the crisp flavor of fresh veggies in the winter, you can grow a garden indoors.

👌 Here’s how to create the ultimate home garden anytime inside the house.

How It’s Done

Step 1 – Find a cool spot in your home and assemble your grow lights. A basement works well for an indoor garden as the cool temperatures encourage a continued harvest.

Step 2 – Plant seeds according to package directions. If planting seedlings, repot if roots show through the drain holes.

Step 3 – Place grow lights about two inches above the plants. Use a timer to turn lights on and off as necessary. Growing plants need about 16 hours of light a day.

Step 4 – Water two times a week or when the soil feels dry.

Step 5 – Harvest fresh veggies.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

02/02/2024

🏠 Are you looking to buy your first home?

💫 The home buying process can be a little stressful, so take a look at these 5 tips for a first time homebuyer to help you prepare.

1. Start saving early and check your credit
Check your credit score before starting your search for a home, and do your best to dispute any discrepancies and take care of any outstanding debt as soon as possible.

2. Figure out how much house you can afford
Play around with a mortgage affordability calculator to figure out what you can afford based on your income now.

3. Explore your down payment and closing cost options
It’s a good idea to consider your two options here: pay them yourself or have the seller pay them for you.

4. Shop around for the best mortgage rates
Gather mortgage rate quotes from at least three lenders before deciding which one fits your budget and your needs best.

5. Get pre-approved
Before heading out to find your dream home, take the time to get a pre-approval letter from a lender that states how much they are willing to lend you and at what terms.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

02/02/2024

🌞 Happy Groundhog Day! 🌚

🦫 Like the surprises in a property search, we await Punxsutawney Phil's prediction with excitement.

🌱 Whether alone or with a group, today reminds us of the cycles of life and change.

❄️ Just as seasons shift, so do our goals and dreams. Embrace the opportunity for a fresh start.

🪶 May the shadows of doubt give way to bright possibilities in your journey ahead.

🏡🌤️🪶

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

02/01/2024

🏘️ 4 types of real estate properties you should consider when investing in real estate.

When looking to invest in real estate, it’s important to consider the type of property before you buy.

1. Office properties. Office properties tend to be located in busy, downtown or suburban industrial parks, they are in high demand.

2. Retail properties. When investing in a retail property, it’s best to look at areas where the economy is growing, and retail sales are high.

3. Industrial properties. These properties require a smaller investment and management commitment and have lower operating costs.

4. Residential properties (multi-family) for the most stable real estate investment, multi-family residential properties are best. This is because no matter how the economy is doing, people still need a place to live.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/29/2024

✨ Create a more efficient space to save time and energy every day.

1. Set Goals
Start forcing yourself to throw them in the hamper instead to retrain that bad habit – it’s the first step to a more organized space.

2. Throw Away Trash
Start with something easy like throwing away all the trash and recyclables in the room.

3. Do You Need It, Want It, Or Love It?
Sometimes we keep things out of habit or guilt, so identify these things and get rid of stuff you no longer want or use.

4. Start Organizing
As you’re going through your things to get rid of what you don’t use anymore, divide the “keep” items into categories.

5. Identify Duplicates
You may want to get rid of that two-year supply of hairspray you’ve been collecting.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/26/2024

🤩 Are you looking to create a modern décor scheme in your home?

✅ Here are five basic rules for achieving the modern design you want.

1. Simplicity
As you go about redecorating, remember that less is more and try to keep things as clutter-free as possible.

2. Functionality
Functionality is important in modern home décor. For example, a modern kitchen will have plenty of workspaces, and all its equipment and tools will be readily available.

3. Technology
It’s not enough to just say “technology,” though, but rather, technology that is streamlined to keep those clean lines modern home décor is all about.

4. Open Space
You can create that feeling of openness by using light, neutral colors and keeping windows uncovered to allow as much natural light to flood the space as possible.

5. Character
Although modern home décor’s main focus is neutral, there’s no reason not to explore your wild side by adding a pop of color here and there for the character.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/25/2024

👌You’ve found a great apartment, signed the lease, and have your move-in day. What to do next?

📝 Now it’s time to gather the things you’ll need to turn your new place into a home you can be comfortable in. Here’s a checklist of essentials you’ll need when moving into your first apartment.

1. Bedding
2. Kitchen Supplies
3. Bathroom Supplies
4. Cleaning Supplies
5. Living Room Furniture

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/24/2024

💳 There’s no need to spend a lot of money on redecorating.

🤩 Simply rearrange and reinvent the things you already own to give your home a fresh, new look.

1. Boost the look of your kitchen sink area

2. Create a bar in the dining room

3. Spruce up a living room wall

4. Brighten your bedroom

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/22/2024

🎨 Getting ready to paint a room or two in your home?

🖌️ Here are the tools you need to do the job right.

1. Wall Cleaner
Use a standard cleaner such and a sponge to clean walls of dirt and grease that will cause the paint not to adhere properly.

2- Painter’s Tape
While buying quality tape is recommended, it’s more about how you apply it that makes the difference.

3. Brushes
There are many kinds of paintbrushes made for all types of painting.

4. Rollers
You can complete most paint projects using a standard 9-inch roller with a synthetic core and a 3/8-inch nap.

5. Drop Cloths
If you’re planning to paint more than one room in your home, invest in cloth drop cloths you can reuse.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/19/2024

An exterior house-painting project can be a lot of work and take a lot of time.

Here are some of the required steps:

Step 1 – Wash Your House

Washing the exterior of your house should only take one day.

Step 2 – Make Repairs

You can do this over the weekend as long as you don't have a lot of repairs to make!

Step 3 – Paint

This is the big part! It may take several weeks to paint the entire exterior of your house. It's recommended to go section by section.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/18/2024

💰 Looking for ways to update your home on the cheap?

😉 Here are several home improvement projects that are easy and inexpensive.

1. Kitchen Countertops
Kitchen renovations are notorious for being expensive, but if your cabinets are in good shape, you can get by just replacing the countertops instead.

2. Living Room Flooring
If you’re looking for a relatively easy and inexpensive way to give your living room a fresh look, consider replacing the flooring underfoot.

3. Living Room Window Treatments
If your budget is tight, consider switching out old window treatments for something new and exciting.

4. Bathroom Storage
Create more storage space in your bathroom by adding a slim shelving unit, wall shelves, or other innovative and decorative storage solutions.

5. Safety Upgrades In The Bathroom
From ADA-compliant towel bars and toilet paper holders to other accessories that can be used as grab bars in the bathroom.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

Ray Kisser

01/15/2024

🏡 Looking for a way to change things up a bit and breathe new life into your home?

✨ Try one of these simple projects that make a big difference.

1. Paint A Room Or Two

Painting is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to give your home a facelift. Furthermore, if your current décor is dark, a fresh coat of a light, bright color will help lighten it up in shade and ambiance at the same time.

2. Build A Pond In Your Yard

Getting outside is a great way to improve your overall mood and wellbeing. What better reason to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors than to sit by a pond complete with a waterfall and swimming fish?

3. Build A Fence

Whether you’re tired of your nosey neighbors or you simply need to keep Fido in the yard, building a fence around your property is a great way to do it. Building a fence doesn’t have to be difficult, especially if you have the right tools (most of which you can borrow from any home improvement store).

4. Add A Fireplace In Your Home

Admittedly, adding a fireplace in your home isn’t the easiest of projects as it can take several days to complete, but this DIY project can have a huge impact in a couple of different ways.

Ray Kisser | Osprey Properties Inc.
[email protected] | (778) 874-9062

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