Vessela Harper - Realtor with Coldwell Banker Advantage

05/07/2023

HCEC prom was a week ago. Just now getting caught up to post a photo of Eric and Valerie. Eric is graduating in a week and Valerie will graduate next year. Time flies…

03/03/2023

Moving day will always be a little stressful – there are a lot of details to coordinate and boxes to pack, no matter how prepared you may be. Fortunately, there are things to make moving and packing a little easier. Here are 20 quick moving tips and tricks for making a move to a new home a success.

Follow these tips and pieces of advice to better plan, prepare and pack up for moving day.

02/24/2023

Property taxes can make or break homebuyer budgets. That's especially true if you live in a U.S. state that has higher property taxes. Here's a breakdown of the 10 states with the lowest property taxes.

Property taxes can make or break your budget as a homebuyer. That's especially true if you live in one of the higher property tax states in the U.S. New Jersey, for example, has the the highest property tax rate in … Continue reading → The post States With the Lowest Property Taxes in 2023 appea...

02/17/2023

A home inspector helps make sure a house isn't hiding anything before you commit for the long haul by identifying any reasonably discoverable problems with the house. To find a good one it helps to understand what's involved in the typical home inspection.

Home inspection: what to expect, and how to find a home inspector. Tips and advice from the experts for home a home inspection works when buying a house.

02/10/2023

One of the only things more challenging than taking on a home renovation is attempting to also live in the house that you’re working on. Homebuyers may consider a live-in renovation and can look to this couple's experience for advice.

One of the only things more challenging than taking on home renovation is attempting to also live in the house that you’re working on, but Tara Mangini and Percy Bright have built their careers on doing just that. The co-founders of the Jersey Ice Cream Co. spent years temporarily moving into the ...

02/03/2023

If you are buying a home, just bought your first home, or own multiple homes your taxes might have gotten more complicated. And you may be asking yourself, "Do I need an accountant?" And if you do, should you hire a certified public accountant (CPA)? And what's the difference between a CPA and a non-certified accountant?

If you're wondering, “Do I need an accountant?” Or if you're not sure of the difference between a CPA and an accountant, find out at HouseLogic.

01/27/2023

When it comes to credit scores and home buying, there are a few things borrowers often get wrong, experts say. What credit score do they need? What are the best ways to change and improve credit? Here are the top misconceptions and why it’s so hard to set the record straight.

When it comes to credit scores, there are a few things many borrowers often get wrong. Here are the top misconceptions standing between you and perfect credit.

01/20/2023

Owning a home comes with a lot of advantages, like building equity and making improvements without worrying about losing your security deposit. On top of that, homeowners can take advantage of some special tax benefits. The greatest perk? Reducing how much you owe in taxes with these four first-time homeowner tax tactics.

In addition to things like building equity and making improvements without fearing a ding to your security deposit, homeownership comes with some unique tax benefits. The biggest perk? As a homeowner, you have the option to take an itemized deduction that subtracts mortgage interest from your taxabl...

01/13/2023

The new year is a great time to reflect on your goals and evaluate your current habits—including whether you have effective, efficient cleaning routines. Learn which cleaning habits professional housekeepers think are the most important to start in 2023 and a few they want you to ditch.

The new year is a great time to reflect on your goals, evaluate how your current habits are serving you, and form new routines that create momentum toward your vision. If you haven’t already, consider setting intentions for your home life, including your cleaning routine. The cleaning rhythms you ...

01/08/2023

Come see me at my Open House at 225 Nut Hatch Loop in Arden today from 2-4 pm. 🏡🎈

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12/23/2022

When the holidays are over and the hustle and bustle of the season subsides, there's opportunity to complete some light housekeeping. Here are some timely suggestions for (relatively relaxing) cleaning and organization projects.

I love winter, and the more I’m experiencing an “actual” one in Tennessee after living in Florida for 11 years, the more I can affirm that I love slowing down, hiding out, and snuggling somewhere warm, preferably by a cozy fire with a hot cup of tea and a book. I also love the almost abrupt ha...

12/16/2022

Build a handy boot station with just a few essential tools and some lumber. Park it right outside your door, so you can effortlessly scrape off any muck and snow on your shoes all fall and winter.

You can build this handy boot station with just a few essential tools and some lumber. Park it right outside your door, so you can effortlessly scrape off any muck and snow on your shoes all fall and winter. This simple DIY project only takes an hour to complete, plus no more tracking dirt into the....