Michelle McCord Real Estate Professional

06/06/2026

Ready to find your Dream Home? Give me a call, and let's get started on this journey!

06/05/2026

Curved furniture is a popular design trend that can bring both comfort and sophistication to your decor. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

Furniture with sloping lines and rounded forms add both sophisticated style. Here’s what you need to know about the curved furniture trend.

06/03/2026

Overwhelmed at the thought of decluttering for a move? Find out how to hire a pro or consider other solutions here.

Whether it’s years of accumulated clutter, old appliances, or household chemicals, it has to go. Is it a DIY job? Or do you need to call in the professionals? Here’s what you need to know. Identify the different types of trash in your home. Your household waste falls into three categories and ea...

06/01/2026

Renovations to a historic home will not only increase resale value but also your property taxes. Learn how to avoid a money pit here.

Buying a historic home certainly has a coolness factor about it. You can regale your guests with stories about your home’s history and carry on the home’s legacy for future generations. But the fulfillment you get from owning a direct link to your community’s past might be overshadowed by the ...

05/30/2026

Why order delivery when you can make it yourself? An outdoor pizza oven is the perfect accessory for the home chef and a great family activity.

05/30/2026

You’ve got a house full of company, and suddenly a toilet or sink backs up! Don’t panic. Here’s a short tutorial on clearing pesky clogs and preventing them from happening in the first place.

A clogged drain is nasty and messy, and the timing is never good. Let’s look at what to do when you have a clog and how to prevent them.

05/23/2026

Does this mix of traditional and modern too busy or the perfect balance?

05/22/2026

If you’ve filed for bankruptcy, you may still qualify for a mortgage. Homeownership after bankruptcy is possible, but you’ll need to work hard and learn how to navigate the rules. https://www.houseopedia.com/hope-homeownership-bankruptcy?id=1414

05/20/2026

You may or may not have kids who will be attending local area schools, but either way you should always consider resale value when buying a home - and that involves researching the quality of local area schools. Here's a guide on how to pick the right school district for your home.

When hunting for the perfect home for your family, more comes into play than a fantastic floorplan and your favorite restaurants nearby. If you have children, or plan to, school assignments are of major importance. Lots of choices. In some neighborhoods, particularly in metropolitan areas, parents m...

05/18/2026

You want to start investing in real estate, but you can’t get sufficient funding from a traditional mortgage lender. Good news! There are ways to use other people’s money to get you started. Here are five alternatives to traditional real estate financing. https://www.houseopedia.com/financing-real-estate-purchases-other-peoples-money?id=1414