Alana Manor, Real Estate Agent

16/06/2026

In a hot seller’s market, buyers may put expiration dates and times on their offers in hopes of cutting through competing offers. Does an offer expiration work? When should a buyer use one?

The real estate market is white-hot, with many homes selling in a single day. Some buyers put an expiration on their purchase offer to stay competitive.

14/06/2026

Melt away in creamy neutrals...Do you like it, or too neutral?

13/06/2026

If you have stainless steel appliances, you know how hard it is to keep them looking good. When selling your home, it's important to be on top of keeping them clean and smudge-free...especially if they will be included in the sale. Here are some tips on how to easily achieve that brilliant stainless shine before you show.

Stainless steel appliances are gorgeous -- until they’re streaked, smudged and full of fingerprints. Want to keep them looking like they did in the showroom? Here’s how. Warm water with a little dish soap is a great first step. Using a microfiber rag, wipe back and forth with the grain of the br...

11/06/2026

It’s annoying to try to shave or apply makeup in a bathroom with inadequate light. Check out our guide to bathroom lighting so that this important space will shine bright.

Since your bathroom is where you prepare to meet the day, good bathroom lighting is essential to looking your best. Here's who to illuminate the bath.

09/06/2026

You may like to have a yard and your space, but imagine for a moment what your life might look like without all the maintenance time and effort. Could condo or townhome living be for you?

If you want to own your own home, but the thought of mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters is a turnoff, you might be in the market to buy a condo, townhome or co-op. Here’s a quick comparison. What’s the appeal? Perhaps the biggest appeal to a condominium, townhome or co-op is the freedom fr...

07/06/2026

Does your fantasy bathroom include a fireplace?

06/06/2026

Should you invest in a remodeling project to update your home before selling? Read on to help make your decision.

Home in many parts of the country are selling so briskly, so is it worth the money to remodel a kitchen or bath to make yours more appealing to sellers?

04/06/2026

Replacing a load-bearing wall affects your home’s structural integrity, so it requires professional consultation. Here’s how to recognize a load-bearing wall and design your renovation wisely and stylishly.

Renovating a home to create an open floor plan or let in additional light sometimes involves removing a load-bearing wall.

02/06/2026

Sidestepping a home-buying frenzy could be as simple as buying where others are not looking. Here's how to do it.

31/05/2026

Is the kitchen sink window a "must have" for your home?