Manors By Michele McCabe

06/02/2026

From stucco to brick, this handy guide will help you sort through the details of selecting your home's exterior choices when building.

Brick, stone, stucco, vinyl -- the choices can be overwhelming when building a home from the ground up. What type of look are you trying to achieve? And does that aesthetic appeal meet your budget and hold up to the weather conditions in your neck of the woods? Here are some things to consider befor...

05/31/2026

Are you a fan of the built-in firepit? Or do you enjoy the flexibility of a portable one?

05/30/2026

Are you ready to negotiate the sale price of your home with a buyer? Use these strategies to get top dollar.

When you get an offer to buy your house, take a deep breath and set aside your emotions. It’s time to negotiate using solid numbers based on the real estate market’s current conditions in your area. Crunch the numbers. Ideally, you and your agent did a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA before l...

05/28/2026

You received a terrifying letter in the mail warning that your home’s water supply or sewer line could be damaged and cost thousands to repair. The solicitation offers a utility warranty you can buy for peace of mind. But real peace of mind comes with education, so read on.

There are warranties covering the cost of repairing the water and sewer lines between your house and the provider’s main service line. Are they necessary?

05/26/2026

A good credit score is important, but there are a lot of myths out there about what helps and hurts your credit profile. Let’s clear up some common misconceptions.

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about consumer credit. Here’s what will build rock-solid credit and what won’t.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

05/24/2026

Ocean hues provide a sense of calm and tranquility. Would you consider these colors for your next bedroom update?

05/23/2026

Team work makes the dream work! Help your agent market your home by sharing the listing on social media - you never know who might be interested or know someone else who is! Here are some more ways you can work with your agent to get your home sold in record time.

When you list with a real estate agent, you may want to sit back and let her do all the work. But selling your home is a team effort. You can make a big contribution by beginning to market your home before the listing even goes public.

05/21/2026

What’s old is new again as millennials embrace “granny chic.” This style pairs the home décor of their grandparent’s era with their own contemporary seasoning. Welcome to grandmillennial home décor.

Some millennials are resurrecting their grandparents’ decor in their own homes with comfy, colorful results. Introducing grandmillennial style!