Nina Dickson Realtor

09/14/2026

Living in a ground-floor apartment or condo presents advantages and challenges. Here’s what to consider when you’re choosing whether to go up or down.

Is a ground-floor apartment right for you, or would you be happier higher up? Here’s what to consider in making your decision.

09/12/2026

Bring the outdoors in with natural elements and hues of green and brown.

09/11/2026

Selling your home sometimes necessitates selling furniture and accessories for proper staging. Doing this with consignment stores can bring fast cash and the thrill of the sale. Here’s how it all works.

Whether you are downsizing or just want new furniture, selling existing furniture and accessories on consignment can make some money while decluttering.

09/09/2026

Brown paper and bubble wrap may not be enough when packing delicate objects. Use this important guide for a safe and accident-free move.

Moving is stressful enough, but extra care must be paid to the safe packing and transport of special items such as pianos, large mirrors, fine art and sculptures. Here’s how to safely move precious cargo to your new home. Pianos. Moving a piano is in a class by itself. Small upright pianos weigh m...

09/07/2026

Sometimes people are bequeathed property in an estate but don’t want it. Did you know that you can disclaim an inherited asset...whether it is money, securities, or real property? Read this article to learn why you would want to do this and how to do it.

An heir might disclaim an inheritance in several situations. Here’s how you can disclaim an inheritance if you need to.

09/05/2026

Organize your pantry. This may not sound like the most exciting activity, but you will be very pleased with yourself when you can find your favorite spices at the first attempt the next day.

09/04/2026

You can bring the feeling of the great outdoors inside your home with biophilic design. Here’s how.

Here’s our primer on biophilic design and how you can use its principles to bring the benefits of the great outdoors into your home.

09/02/2026

Even pet-loving buyers may be turned off by lingering pet odors and damage. Check out this guide to prepare your pet and your house for showings.

When pet owners put their homes up for sale, it’s best to make those beloved animals disappear without a trace. The dog beds, the cat crates, the hair, the chew marks and the smell all need to be removed before the first showing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on selling your home with pets.

08/31/2026

Producing m**hamphetamine in a house can saturate surfaces with dangerous toxic residue. If you are considering a house for purchase but suspect it may have once been a drug lab, trust your instincts and get more information.

M**h production leaves a toxic residue that causes health problems for later residents of the house. Here's how to avoid buying a m**h house.

08/29/2026

The ceiling is the fifth wall in a room - don't neglect it. Jazz it up with color for big effect. Have you ever painted a ceiling?