Chris Hansen Realtor

06/25/2022

You can make a small balcony feel like a park with these expansive decorating ideas.

If you live in a small urban apartment or condo, you can relieve any claustrophobia and enjoy the outdoors with a smartly styled balcony.

06/24/2022

You just want a home free of creepy crawlies like ants, spiders and termites. Is a pest control contract worthwhile? How do they work?

Pest control contracts can be perplexing to new homeowners. Don’t let confusion about these agreements bug you. We’re here to help

06/22/2022

Can you sell the house you’ve owned for just a few years and make money? Not necessarily! Do your homework before you list.

Sometimes life intervenes and you need to sell after owning for only a few years. Here’s how to decide whether buying a home for the short term makes sense.

06/20/2022

If money were no object, what updates would you make to your kitchen?

06/17/2022

Rooms located over a garage are vulnerable to heat, cold and odors if there’s not a good air seal between them. Here is how to protect your living space by installing garage ceiling insulation.

Rooms above uninsulated garages may be harder to cool and warm than the rest of your house.The solution to these problems is to insulate the garage ceiling.

06/15/2022

One of the costs paid at closing is the real estate transfer fee. What is this fee, and what is its significance to you?

Real estate transfer fees are one of several costs paid at a home purchase closing. What is this fee, who pays it and how much is it?

06/13/2022

Which element do you think makes the most dramatic impact in this bathroom?

06/11/2022

Living with one bathroom can be challenging for families. Here are some tips and tricks to make it work for everyone.

Many older apartments and homes have fewer bathrooms than modern houses. Here are some ideas to help your family live in harmony with just one bathroom.

06/10/2022

Building a pool requires lots of planning and complex work. Let’s jump into the details to see if that sapphire oasis is right for you.

Before you take the plunge and build a swimming pool, take a look at this inventory of all the elements you need to consider before construction can begin.

06/08/2022

Letting your home’s buyer take early possession of your house carries significant risks. Here’s what you should know to protect yourself.

Sometimes in a home sale, the buyer asks to take possession of the property before closing. Here's what you need to know to protect your interests.

06/06/2022

Investing in an island home: A financial risk or reward?

06/04/2022

Doors and walls that disappear, furniture that seems to float in the air and a mirror that assists with your day. Read about the latest trends in space-saving home furnishings.

Pocket walls and doors, floating plumbing fixtures and mirrors that talk to you. Let’s take a peek at some fashionable home design trends that create space.