Alicia Ayers, Realtor - Keller Williams Realty

04/25/2023

When disaster strikes and your possessions are destroyed or stolen, you’ll need more than your memory to file a claim for insurance. Here’s how to prepare by creating a home inventory.

Pictures of hurricane damage in coastal communities remind us that disaster can strike suddenly, destroying all our worldly goods. To prepare for the unthinkable, insurance companies strongly urge you to keep a current inventory of your possessions in a safe place to make claims filing easier. Here....

04/23/2023

They say that cash is king in business transactions. Is that always true when buying a house? Here's what home buyers gain and lose when making an all-cash offer.

Nationally, about a quarter of homes are sold in all-cash transactions. If you have sufficient cash to purchase outright without a mortgage, is this the best choice? Let’s examine the factors to consider.

04/22/2023

If you have climbing children in your house, tall pieces of furniture can be a serious safety hazard. Keep the kids safe, and save yourself a lot of worry, with these simple precautions.

Here are several things to consider to minimize the risk of furniture-related accidents when you have a curious climber in your household.

04/20/2023

Old cans of paint are a space-hogging eyesore. Here are the best ways to keep or dispose of if when staging your home for sale.

Every homeowner eventually faces the issue of what to do with leftover paint. How do you store it, will it still be usable, and how do you dispose of it?

04/18/2023

LED lights not only offer big energy cost savings, but also a choice of lighting levels from warm to cool. Get your lighting right at home with this guide.

LED lights have revolutionized lighting, replacing old incandescents and saving energy. Let’s illuminate the differences in color.

04/16/2023

In a hotly competitive market, a thoughtful offer letter might make the difference in closing the deal. Here’s how to compose it with just the right touch.

What steps can you take to land the home of your dreams in a competitive sellers market? A strong home offer letter might do the trick. Here’s how.

04/15/2023

What to do when you can’t get a window to budge? Try these simple steps before calling a professional.

It’s refreshing to open windows to let in fresh air on a beautiful spring or autumn day. But what if you window won’t budge?

04/13/2023

When the kids don’t want your stuff, what’s a grandma to do? Here's a step-by-step guide to sorting your life’s accumulations.

Baby Boomers fretting over what will happen to all their belongings when they die have good reason to worry. Millennial offspring in large numbers are shunning their parents’ and grandparents’ precious furniture, household goods and collections. Instead of being insulted, experts suggest that Bo...

04/11/2023

Could home sharing help you or a loved one? Learn more about this practice and share this article with someone who could benefit.

Once you graduated from college and got a place of your own, you probably assumed your spouse would be the last roommate you’d ever have. Recently, however, adults who would otherwise be on their own have begun sharing living spaces for a variety of reasons. Could home sharing work for you?

04/09/2023

Wishing you a safe and healthy Easter this year.

04/08/2023

Wrought iron never goes out of style, but it can lose its luster over time. Let’s restore that classic look with these tips!

Wrought iron fences, doors, and furniture can provide a lifetime of beauty. Let’s discuss how to maintain, paint and enjoy wrought iron around the home.

04/06/2023

Some homeowners modify their property to accommodate the mobility impaired. But what happens when the time comes to sell such a home?

Disabled or aging people may have to modify their property to make life easier. However, what is the resale value of an accessible home.