Stephanie Church, Realtor - Lori Horner Realty Group

06/20/2026

You want to jump into the real estate investment business but need capital. Here’s a short tutorial on available sources of money.

The challenge to enter into investment real estate is raising the capital necessary to buy and renovate. Here’s how to finance your investment property.

06/19/2026

Celebrating and embracing the differences, respect and happiness that make us one free nation this Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

What do you think of "Cottagecore" home design - homey or homely?

06/16/2026

There are many discount real estate brokers available to home sellers. Are the big savings worth it, or do you lose money in the long run? Here’s a comparison of the costs and benefits of using a discount versus a full-cost broker.

When selling your home, you might consider a discount broker to save on commissions. Consider the costs and benefits to see if this is right for you.

06/14/2026

Leather furniture is rich, comfy and durable. But it still requires kid-glove care for a long life. Follow this leather-loving tutorial.

Luxurious leather furniture never goes out of style and has a timeless appeal. Here’s how to clean leather furniture so that you can enjoy it for years.

06/13/2026

You want to start investing in real estate, but you can’t get sufficient funding from a traditional mortgage lender. Good news! There are ways to use other people’s money to get you started. Here are five alternatives to traditional real estate financing. https://www.houseopedia.com/financing-real-estate-purchases-other-peoples-money

06/11/2026

Staging Tip: Hang some string lights to brighten a dark space and show potential buyers its entertainment potential.

06/09/2026

When selling your home, you do all you can to make it as attractive as possible. But what your neighbors do can affect how quickly you sell, and you may have little or no control of the problem. Read about six ways your neighbors can sabotage your sale and some possible solutions.

Here are six ways your neighbor can sabotage your home sale, as well as some suggestions for resolving such situations with minimal conflict.

06/07/2026

You received a terrifying letter in the mail warning that your home’s water supply or sewer line could be damaged and cost thousands to repair. The solicitation offers a utility warranty you can buy for peace of mind. But real peace of mind comes with education, so read on.

There are warranties covering the cost of repairing the water and sewer lines between your house and the provider’s main service line. Are they necessary?

06/06/2026

Does living in a rental mean accepting bland decorating? You may have more flexibility to change the look than you realize. Here’s how to bring your unique look to your landlord’s property while you wait to move into your own home.

If you cooperate with your landlord, you may be surprised how much freedom you have to make your rental your own. Here are tips for decorating your rental.