Kay Croy-Real Estate Agent

01/14/2024

Don't let the winter season compromise your use of fresh ingredients in meals! Here’s everything you need to know for creating your own indoor herb garden.

Indoor kitchen gardens are fun and easy -- the perfect project for novice gardeners and cooks of all ages and talents. Here’s a quick primer to start.

01/13/2024

Millennial Buyers: Here’s what to look for and what to ask when purchasing your first home.

Millennial buyers, this one's for you! Now that you’re ready to buy, here are a few features to look for in your search for the perfect home.

01/11/2024

If aging parents may be moving in, there are several issues that should be discussed and crucial things to consider before creating your new in-law suite.

Multigenerational living presents certain issues so before you add that in-law suite, take a look at the important factors you need to consider.

01/09/2024

It’s a dicey problem: buying or selling a house where construction work was done without proper permits and inspections. Here are some factors to consider as well as some possible solutions.

Selling or buying a home where construction was done without required building permits can be a big problem. Here’s what to know about unpermitted space.

01/07/2024

When it’s cold outside, potential buyers can still be hot for your house. Here’s how to sell your home in winter.

Conventional wisdom says that the best time to sell a home is in spring. But selling your home in winter doesn’t mean you’ll be left out in the cold.

01/06/2024

Some older homes were built with leak-prone polybutylene plumbing. If your home has it, here's what you should know.

Homes built between 1978 and 1995 often have plumbing made of polybutylene. What is polybutylene, what are its problems and what does replacing it entail?

01/04/2024

Bathing your beloved pet doesn’t have to disrupt the household. Here’s how to keep your pet and your home fresh and clean.

You love your pets, but you also love your home. Unfortunately, taking care of your pets can take a toll on your home. Here’s a pet-lover’s handy guide to keeping both clean and tidy. Since pet odors can be absorbed by carpet, cloth upholstery and drapes, keeping pets clean means a cleaner, fres...

01/02/2024

The financial media uses several terms to indicate the health of the housing industry, but what do these housing statistics mean to you if you’re buying or selling?

Every month, financial media publish an array of housing statistics. What do all of those numbers represent if you are selling a home?

01/01/2024

May your New Year be filled with grand adventures and exciting times!

12/31/2023

Winter curb appeal doesn’t have to be bland. Bring life and color to your home's landscaping with these tips.

Whether you live in a snowy or moderate climate, here are some tips for transforming your barren yard with winter plants.

12/30/2023

Having your mortgage application denied can feel like a slap in the face. Learn the primary reasons why and what you can do about it.

It’s a shock when your mortgage application is declined. Your chance to own a home is now in question. What can you do about a mortgage application denial?

12/28/2023

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.