Cheryl Nortin Real Estate

12/19/2025

Today's flooring options go way beyond just carpet or hardwoods. Check out this handy guide.

Whether you are building a new house or updating an existing one, beautiful floors are fundamental for a warm, inviting home. Over the years, flooring choices have expanded dramatically, making the process a little overwhelming. Here’s a helpful guide. Wood flooring. We’ll start with arguably th...

12/17/2025

Don’t underestimate the importance of a survey. Learn why a survey is important for your mortgage as well as to protect you from property disputes.

An accurate survey is a crucial step in your home-buying process, making sure you don’t encroach on a neighbor’s property -- or vice versa. A mistake in the survey can cause legal problems later. Here’s what you need to know now to avoid problems later. Location, shape and size. A survey will ...

12/15/2025

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12/13/2025

Tis the season to be jolly...regardless the number of broken ornaments. Here are five clever storage tips to improve the longevity of your holiday decor.

Pesky strings of Christmas lights and broken ornaments are a tradition we’d rather trash than treasure. Here’s how to avoid getting tangled up in knots when decorating for the season. Handy plastic light reels, about ten inches in diameter, are available in stores where you buy lights. At the en...

12/12/2025

In the home improvement arena, there’s no doubt men and women see things differently. Here’s how to find common ground in your battle of the sexes.

If you’ve got a full-fledged battle of the sexes going on at your house regarding home improvement priorities, it’s time to call a timeout. Finding common ground is the key to deciding which projects to tackle first and which can wait. You’ll both be happier and your home-improvement efforts w...

12/10/2025

Your home is your castle, right? But only to a certain extent. Protect your property by learning key legal terms and how they impact your purchase.

When you buy a home you may expect that you have complete freedom to do what you want with the property, that’s likely not the case. You will probably discover an encumbrance, or limitation, legally imposed upon you regarding its use. In other words, an encumbrance is any claim or interest held by...

12/08/2025

Selling a house that smells of smoke is a big challenge. Here’s a step-by-step guide to eradicate the smell and secure a sale.

The lingering odor of cigarette smoke makes any house a tough sell. It will take longer to find a willing buyer and will likely bring a lower price. Unless, of course, the seller is up for the challenge of a floor-to-ceiling scrubbing. Here’s a step-by-step guide. Floors to ceilings. Unlike pet od...

12/06/2025

Guests in town for the holidays? Here's your recipe for success to entertain in your new home.

There’s no better way to start making memories in your new home than to host a holiday celebration. We’ve created this simple guide to help maximize the merriment and minimize the headaches.

12/05/2025

Can you park your car in your garage? Or are you guilty of too much stuff? Here’s how to clear the clutter once and for all.

Garages are supposed to be a place to park the car, but in reality, many Americans fill their garages to the brim with so much stuff that the thought of cleaning out and tidying up causes anxiety, fear and procrastination. Here’s how to conquer the clutter and put the cars back where they belong. ...

12/03/2025

The house you fell in love with is in a flood zone. Should you automatically walk away? Here’s what to consider.

You’ve been shopping for a home and believe you’ve found it, the home of your dreams. It’s the perfect size, the style of architecture you love and a place to raise your family. Then you find out it’s in a flood zone. What does that mean in terms of risk, insurance and resale? Should you wal...

12/01/2025

There’s a bidding war on your house. Should you grab the highest price and celebrate? Maybe not. Here’s how to choose the actual best offer.

Most home sellers can only dream of a bidding war on their houses. But in a brisk market, sellers with an attractive home in a great location can find themselves entertaining multiple offers. Is the highest offer always the best offer? Not so fast. Do your homework. At the very start, meet with your...