Kenya Lachelle-Real Estate Agent

08/06/2026

When calculating your monthly payment on a home you want to buy, don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Here’s how to make sure the cost of coverage won’t bust your home buying budget.

It’s important to research the cost of homeowners insurance early in the buying process to avoid unpleasant surprises down the road.

08/04/2026

A hole, burn or stain on wall-to-wall carpet can be unsightly, but did you know it can also be easily repaired without calling a pro? Here’s how.

Accidents may happen on your wall-to-wall carpet. You can DIY carpet repair in seven steps, and the fix will be virtually invisible. Here’s how.

08/02/2026

If money were no object, what updates would you make to your kitchen?

08/01/2026

Living space within barns used to be purely functional. Now “barndominiums” are fashionable. Is barn living the life for you?

Barns are no longer just spaces for livestock and farm equipment. Here’s what you need to know about the growing trend of barndominium living.

07/30/2026

Living in a golf course community means lush, beautiful vistas right outside your door. But there are both pros and cons to living on the links.

Owning a stately home alongside a lush golf course radiates prestige, but there are pros and cons. Would life in one be an eagle or a bogey?

07/28/2026

Can you sell the house you’ve owned for just a few years and make money? Not necessarily! Do your homework before you list.

Sometimes life intervenes and you need to sell after owning for only a few years. Here’s how to decide whether buying a home for the short term makes sense.

07/26/2026

Home Closing: Is signing on the dotted line intimidating or invigorating?

07/25/2026

Ever wondered if that pungent smell of fresh paint was harmful, and if there is an alternative? Low-VOC paint is the answer. Learn more about it here.

Low-VOC paints gives you the colors you want without the pungent smells of traditional products. These paints are safer for the environment and your health.

07/23/2026

In a throwback to early American history, multiple generations of families are starting to share the same house. Why is this happening? How does it work out for the household? Let’s revisit an old standby for family life.

A growing national trend finds multiple generations of a family living together in one house. Far from a new fad, this way of living is a return to the way things were from America’s earliest days until the early 20th century. Let’s look at the trend, its benefits and how to make it work.

07/21/2026

What are the best ways to water outdoor plants? Here’s how to keep greenery thriving, even during summer months.

How do you keep plants flourishing, despite the dry weather? Here are some survival tips on how to care for plants during a drought.