Carla Brinkoetter with Brinkoetter Realtors

11/14/2019

Your kitchen is hands-down the busiest room in your home during the holiday season. It’s warm, there are yummy dishes baking in the oven, and delicious pots bubbling on the stove. This is the place where memories are made.

But before you get swept up in the holly, jolly bustle of the season, there are some easy and inexpensive ways to give your kitchen a little holiday sparkle, and create a functional, welcoming space. Here are a few tips and tricks! 👩‍🍳 https://bit.ly/2qW6HKs 👨‍🍳

10/30/2019

As the cooler weather begins to blow in, thermostats are set to warm, and the chill in the air reminds us that winter is near, it’s hard to think ahead to springtime. But if you’re even considering selling your home early next year, there are a number of things you should be doing NOW, before Old Man Winter’s arrival.

Here are a few tips from our in-house Brinkoetter experts. 👉 https://bit.ly/2MXVIc9

10/17/2019

This week over at the Brinkoetter Blog, we’re asking the question: “Does your home still fit?” If your family falls into one of these categories, it might just be time for a change of address! 👉 https://bit.ly/2OXvSGC

This week over at the Brinkoetter Blog, we’re asking the question: “Does your home still fit?” If your family falls into one of these categories, it might just be time for a change of address! 👉 https://bit.ly/2OXvSGC

Check it out and let us know what you think!

06/25/2019

Always keep return on investment in mind.

Is Adding a Deck a Good Investment? Enjoying a meal with family and friends on a deck is the perfect way to relax. Depending on where you live and the choices you make, a deck could significantly add to your home’s value. It could also raise some costs while you live in your house. Here are things...

06/24/2019

These exterior home renovations may be worth the pre-sell spend.

4 Exterior Renovations That Increase Your Home's Value If you're considering selling your home, you're likely looking into improvements that bring the highest return on your investment. Should you revamp the kitchen or the bathroom? Finally finish the flooring in the basement? According to a new stu...

06/23/2019

Prep your home's exterior for the longer days and warmer weather with these simple tips.

How to Clean the Exterior of Your Home Whether you’re putting your home on the market, or just want it in sparkling shape for the upcoming season, a thorough cleaning of the exterior is a project worth embarking on. Here’s how to break the job down into manageable pieces and accomplish the task ...

06/22/2019

Looking to buy and sell? Here's what you should know about agents.

Should You Use the Same Real Estate Agent for Both Transactions? When homeowners want to sell a house and buy another simultaneously, they naturally wonder if one real estate agent could handle both jobs. The answer depends on the skills and expertise of individual agents and where customers plan to...

06/21/2019

Salty foods might be delicious, but eating too much sodium can hurt your health.

Healthy Eating Tips to Cut Down on Sodium For most people, there’s no denying that salt is tasty. The sodium-rich ingredient excites our palates and adds flavor to bland food. But too much of a good thing can be bad. According to federal stats, nine out of 10 Americans eat more sodium than they ne...

06/20/2019

Did you know that by simply removing a couple of pieces of furniture, you can transform the look of a room? Read on for more cost-free home-staging tips.

How to Stage Your Home On a Budget Getting your home into prime showing shape is essential to helping it sell in the shortest amount of time for the best possible price. But while a professional home stager can work wonders, it just might not be in your budget. Don’t despair - here are some great ...

06/19/2019

Planning a wedding? Consider these sweet cake ideas.

Here's What's Hot in Wedding Cakes If there’s a wedding in your family’s near future, you are very likely already knee-deep in dress designs, color schemes and venues. When you’re ready to check wedding cakes off your to-do list, you may be surprised at what’s new and smart in today’s trad...

06/18/2019

Try these cost-cutting tricks to avoid letting huge energy bills put a damper on your summer.

10 Energy-Saving Tips for Summer Ah, summer. ’Tis the season for warmer weather, cookouts, vacations and other pleasant things. However, summer’s higher temperatures usually have at least one downside–bigger energy bills. Here are 10 tips to help you save energy and money while keeping your ho...