Jill Leitner, Real Estate

08/29/2026

Embrace the accent wall. One gallon of paint can create design magic. Would you choose this color, though?

08/28/2026

Pretty pillows can make a sofa look particularly inviting, but arranging pillows attractively can actually be difficult to do. Here’s how to achieve that perfect pillow look.

Arranging sofa pillows to look their best is not the easiest task. Follow these guidelines to achieve pillow perfection.

08/26/2026

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...

08/24/2026

When shopping around for a mortgage, you may want to consider using a Mortgage Broker instead of a Mortgage Lender - the lender works for one financial company, whereas the broker works with multiple lenders and can shop among them to find you the best rate. Read on for more mortgage tips.

It’s important to shop for the perfect place to call home, but don’t forget to shop around for the best financing, too. The quality of the terms of your mortgage can mean a difference of tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. Here are a few tips on finding the best mortgage. Mor...

08/22/2026

Kid's clutter out of control? Bins under the bed are a great way to keep kids organized and keep clutter to a minimum.

08/21/2026

Today’s kitchens often feature open shelving instead of upper cabinets. The possibilities for these shelves are endless, but that may be the problem. How do you create an Instagram-worthy design on open shelving? Here’s a how-to guide.

Open shelving presents opportunities both to store and to display. Here’s what you need to know about styling kitchen open shelves.

08/19/2026

Choose a bed the same color as your pet’s fur to conceal dirt and shedding. Find other pet-friendly decorating tips here.

For many of us, a house wouldn’t be a home without a pet -- or two -- or several. But even the most ardent pet lover will admit that cat towers and giant dog beds do little for the decor of a home. Fortunately, there’s a plethora of products on the market that will keep your pet happy and your h...

08/17/2026

Building on steep grades can be costly when laying the foundation for a mountain home. Consider this list of challenges before buying into that beautiful vista.

While the stunning views and clean air of mountain living are certainly appealing, be sure to weigh the challenges of mountain life before making a move. Here’s a checklist of things to consider. Positives. Living in the mountains is probably rivaled only by living near a beach for tranquility. Th...

08/15/2026

Before listing, give your home’s exterior surface a good spit-shine and polish to make it look fresh and well cared for.

08/14/2026

Roommates can be a financial lifeline but they may prove difficult when disagreements arise. Here are several handy tips on roommate etiquette.

Living with roommates can save you money -- or help you afford a nicer place to live -- but beware of the pitfalls of communal living.