Bryan Stephens, Realtor

06/10/2026

Do you really need to keep all those new owner’s manuals? Decide for yourself whether to keep the paper or go digital with these considerations.

Is it really necessary to keep instruction manuals for your new home’s appliances and other products? Let’s read up on reducing the number around the house.

06/09/2026

You serve the community. Let me serve you with savings on your next home!

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06/08/2026

Keeping up with decorating trends can be exhausting and expensive. Read this article to find out what you should keep and what can go.

Decorating trends come and go, often returning yet again with a reinvented look. So how do you know which trends to keep and which to discard? Keep reading.

06/06/2026

When the kids don’t want your stuff, what’s a grandma to do? Here's a step-by-step guide to sorting your life’s accumulations.

Baby Boomers fretting over what will happen to all their belongings when they die have good reason to worry. Millennial offspring in large numbers are shunning their parents’ and grandparents’ precious furniture, household goods and collections. Instead of being insulted, experts suggest that Bo...

06/05/2026

Take the sting out of your monthly electric bill! Here are six easy ways to save money and conserve energy.

For most homeowners, the sting of a sky-high electricity bill is more than enough to prompt their interest in energy savings. Check out these easy methods to help lower your monthly bills. Attic insulation. Most of the heat transference in a home occurs in the attic, whether it’s indoor heat escap...

06/03/2026

Your home builder or contractor will entice you with many luxury options. Which upgrades are actually worth the money and which should you skip? Read on to find out!

When building a new home or remodeling, it’s exciting to choose from all the latest and greatest options -- especially when we’re talking about kitchens and bathrooms. Here’s a list of high-end items worthy of adding and another list of luxury upgrades you might want to skip.

06/02/2026

Attention all heroes! Are you looking to save big on your next real estate transaction? Look no further than Hometown Heroes. This program is designed to give back to those who serve our communities by providing real savings. Whether you're in the market to buy, sell, or refinance a home, I can help you save thousands. Contact me to learn more.

06/01/2026

Your dog is part of the family, so shouldn’t he have his own door to come and go as he pleases? Here are the pros and cons of doggie doors...plus tips on DIY installation.

A dog door can be a nice convenience for your fur baby, allowing her to come and go outside as she pleases. Your dog may bark for joy, but will you?

05/30/2026

To replace or not to replace? Here are some common-sense solutions to selling a house with dated or mismatched hardware, lighting and cabinet finishes.

Many homeowners worry about spending large sums of money replacing outdated cabinet hardware. Here are some useful tips for sellers staging a home for sale.

05/29/2026

Better to find out what your homeowner's policy covers before an incident than after one occurs. Here are common perils that aren’t covered.

It’s an unpleasant surprise when you find out your homeowner’s policy doesn’t cover something you thought it did. Let’s read the fine print.