Carly Smith, Realtor

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth - Celebrate this day of freedom!

06/17/2026

When listing your home for sale, be sure to vacuum carpet and dust mop hardwoods and tile - every single day. Find other ways to keep that pet hair at bay here.

Managing pet hair is a major challenge for even the most diligent housekeeper -- especially when it’s time to put your house up for sale. Here are a few tips from a pet lover who keeps a squeaky clean home. Floors collect the most hair. Make it a priority to vacuum carpet and dust mop hardwoods an...

06/15/2026

When it comes to maintenance free materials, quartz countertops are probably the best combination of beauty and ease of care. Click through to learn more about low-maintenance home material options.

One of the big advantages to buying a newer home is the use of modern building materials that reduce -- and in some cases, completely eliminate -- the need for costly home repairs. Check out these advances in building materials and techniques, which are also a great choice for those with older homes...

06/13/2026

Why order delivery when you can make it yourself? An outdoor pizza oven is the perfect accessory for the home chef and a great family activity.

06/12/2026

If you live in an older house, there may be many rich stories bound up with its history. Here’s how to learn the history of your vintage home.

If you live in an older home, you could be residing in a place rich with history. Research can yield a treasure trove of your home's history.

06/10/2026

Refacing or even replacing your front door can modernize your home and make a big impact. Curious to know which renovations to consider for resale without breaking the bank? Check out this article.

When contemplating resale, homeowners often wonder what renovations will give them more resale bang for the buck. Let’s take a look at what renovations pay off and some that don’t. Focus on priorities. Although your house is an investment, first and foremost it is your home. Don’t view renovat...

06/08/2026

Found your dream home? Great! Uh-oh...it's in a flood zone? Be sure to figure in the cost of additional flood insurance in your monthly payments. Here are some more things to consider before taking the plunge.

You’ve been shopping for a home and believe you’ve found it, the home of your dreams. It’s the perfect size, the style of architecture you love and a place to raise your family. Then you find out it’s in a flood zone. What does that mean in terms of risk, insurance and resale? Should you wal...

06/06/2026

Looking to give a drab bedroom a centerpiece? A bold headboard can be a real statement.

06/05/2026

You’ve got a house full of company, and suddenly a toilet or sink backs up! Don’t panic. Here’s a short tutorial on clearing pesky clogs and preventing them from happening in the first place.

A clogged drain is nasty and messy, and the timing is never good. Let’s look at what to do when you have a clog and how to prevent them.

06/03/2026

A clean microfiber cloth is your best tool for keeping that smudge-free shine on stainless steel surfaces. Check out more cleaning tips here to ensure a stainless shine to prep for an Open House.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...