Kelli Evans Realtor

05/18/2026

Carpet runners in hallways and on stairs provide safety and sound-suppressing beauty to any home. Here are several factors to consider before installing these enhancements.

Gorgeous hardwood or tile floors are enhanced by the added beauty of area rugs. This is especially true in hallways and on stairs, where decorative carpet runners can add color, increase safety and help buffer sound.

05/16/2026

Most homeowners enjoy tax deductions related to owning a house, but what happens when you sell that home? This guide will help demystify the tax implications of selling.

The tax advantages of buying and owning a home are well known, but what happens when you sell?Read on to learn about the tax benefit when you sell a home.

05/15/2026

A flooded house is an overwhelming emergency, whether it results from a burst pipe or an overflowing river. Here’s how to steer through those rough waters.

No one can forget the horrible pictures of flooding along the Texas Gulf Coast after Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Here’s how to weather a storm.

05/13/2026

Don’t have the cash to make a down payment on a house? Find out if you qualify for a special down payment assistance program.

When thinking of buying a house, a first question is often How much do I need for a down payment? That’s where down payment assistance programs come in.

05/11/2026

Are you a little lax in your cleaning habits? Put your plants to work for you instead! Air-purifying plants will cleanse toxins and allergens inside your home – organically.

Did you know plants can help eliminate allergens and toxins in your home? Here’s how to put air-purifying plants to work to clean your home envirorment.

05/10/2026

Wishing all moms a Happy Mother's Day! https://www.houseopedia.com/celebrating-mom-on-mothers-day

05/09/2026

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.

05/08/2026

You got a good deal on a printer, but replacement ink cartridges are pricey! Here are some strategies to stay in the black on printer ink costs.

You’ve probably noticed the cost of printer ink often exceeds what you paid for your home printer. Here are some money saving tips on printing costs.

05/06/2026

Home shoppers are increasingly looking for green building features. Learn how the National Association of REALTORS® is training agents to meet that demand.

Green building is now the name of the game in both new construction and the retrofitting of existing homes. Here's what's happening in the industry.

05/05/2026

Wishing you a fun-filled fiesta on Cinco de Mayo! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cinco_de_mayo