Lori Van Bemmelen, Realtor

02/16/2026

Remembering all of the great Presidents this Day. https://www.houseopedia.com/celebrating-presidents-day

02/15/2026

Bringing the outdoors in: Are these barn doors a fad or here to stay?

02/14/2026

Sending out lots of love this Valentine's Day! https://www.houseopedia.com/love-blooms-on-valentines-day

02/12/2026

A loft apartment or condo can be a funky, chic place to live, but there can also be disadvantages to loft living. Weigh the positives and negatives with this handy guide.

Urban loft living is a stylish way to take repurposing to a whole new level. Read on to find out whether loft living is right for you.

02/10/2026

Houses with furnishings in place sell better than those whose rooms are empty. Physically staging a house with actual furniture can be expensive and time-consuming, but with "virtual staging" it’s easy and economical to make a house look like home!

Bringing in furniture to stage empty rooms is expensive. Get that benefit without the work and cost by using virtual home staging to enhance your listing.

02/07/2026

Carpet beetles are yet another pest that want to invade your home. Learn to recognize and eliminate them with this guide.

Carpet beetles are just as unwanted as roaches, spiders and ants. Here’s what you need to know about these bugs and how to keep them out of your home.

02/05/2026

Knowledge about the basics of your home helps you care for it. Here’s what you need to know about the part of your home that provides the most shelter: your roof.

A roof provides one of humanity’s most basic needs: shelter. Here’s a quick primer on roof structure, styles, and materials.

02/03/2026

Mid-century modern homes have made a comeback in recent years and are particularly popular with millennials. Why all the buzz about this nostalgic home design?

Demand has surged for mid-century modern homes, especially among the millennial generation. Let’s see whether it suits your tastes for nostalgia.

02/02/2026

Spring is right around the corner! Happy Groundhog Day! https://www.houseopedia.com/groundhog-day

02/01/2026

What's your favorite "color pop" for your outdoor decor?

01/31/2026

Want a garden but don’t have room for it, or don’t like the dirt and mess? Hydroponic gardens, which produce lush plants and vegetables, are cleaner and save space. Here’s how to start your very own hydroponic garden.

With limitations on fresh produce during the COVID-19 outbreak, consider the benefits of growing lush vegetables and plants with hydroponics systems.

01/29/2026

The thought of buying a house with a tax lien on it may seem intimidating. But knowledge helps dispel fear, so read on for how to buy that home you love, potentially at a great price.

When buying a house you expect to spend money, but what is a tax lien? If you love a house that has one, should you automatically pass, or move forward?