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How To Measure for New Window Treatments

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - November 13, 2021

How to dress your windows is an age-old question when it comes to decorating a house. Do you want something that blocks the light and gives you privacy? Should it be decorative? Or can you strike a balance between form and function? Before buying anything, you need to know how to measure your windows correctly for various window treatments. Here are tips to get you started. Image courtesy of Hom

4 Trendy Bathroom Design Concepts

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - November 05, 2021

Your bathroom should be a relaxing oasis. You want it to be a place where you can spend your time getting ready with access to all the most important things. It's a place to relax in the shower or tub. But most of all, it should look fabulous. Here are four top design trends for bathrooms right now: Image courtesy of HomeActions Floating vanity Whether you want a single or double sink, a floa

Is This Your Situation: Buying a Retirement Condo?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - November 01, 2021

It's common for people nearing retirement to think about a move. Maybe the house in which you raised your family is too big now that the kids have moved out. Maybe you chose your house because it was an easy drive from your workplace or because it was near other jobs in your field. Maybe the schools and parks were just what you wanted your kids exposed to. In any case, retirement is a big change,

How to Paint Furniture

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - October 22, 2021

Paint is the single-least-expensive way to improve the look of anything. Whenever you want to add a new look to a room, you paint it first. But old stained and worn furniture can use the same kind of care to give it a new lease on life. If you have old furniture or like to hunt for treasures at the flea market, consider painting your items by following these steps. Image courtesy of HomeActions

Fixed Rate vs. Adjustable: Which Mortgage Is Right for You?

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - October 16, 2021

When you're choosing a mortgage, there are many factors to consider. Your own personal finances will probably experience periods of increase and decline, interest rates rise and fall, and the strength of the economy waxes and wanes. Image courtesy of RISMedia With that as context, let's take a closer look at each basic type of mortgage: In a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate is fixed, wh

Tips for Shopping for New Bed Sheets [video]

By The Kearns Team via RISMedia - October 10, 2021

We spend about a third of our lives in bed, so it makes sense to invest in bed linens that make us feel comfortable, even pampered. Here are some tips to help skip the guesswork the next time you go shopping for a new set of sheets. Check the Fiber Content First 100% cotton is the go-to choice. Egyptian or Pima are the softest, most durable options. Cotton/polyester blends are cheaper and wri

What Are 55+ Communities?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - October 02, 2021

If you've thought about moving during retirement, you're not alone. In 2020, a record 400,000 American retirees moved into new residences. The reasons people move are as varied as their life circumstances. Some want to be closer to family; some, done with child care obligations, want to move away from the area where their children live. Some want to move into a smaller place that's easier to maint

Do You Need a Mudroom?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - September 26, 2021

What are mudrooms? Typically found in parts of the country where mud, rain or snow are expected, mudrooms help keep the rest of your house looking its best. They are areas, usually around back or side doors, where wet coats and muddy boots are left in order to avoid tracking water and mud throughout the house. If you've thought about creating a mudroom for your home, here are a few things you shou

Kitchen Ideas for Busy Families

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - September 23, 2021

Do you always find yourself in the kitchen? Whether they're making meals or doing homework, families tend to gravitate toward their kitchen space. Making your kitchen work for your family should be a top priority, and it may be easier than you think. Here are a few ideas for designing or using your kitchen to its highest potential. Image courtesy of HomeActions Open Floor Plan An open floor p

Top REALTORS in Painted Prairie

By The Kearns Team - September 17, 2021

This week, Painted Prairie held its first Annual Spirit of Excellence Awards to recognize the top REALTORS in the community.🏘 We are excited to share that Diana and Michael Kearns were named as... #1 on the Prairie Partners Leaderboard 🎉 (points received for home sales, registering clients with builders, attending community events, etc) #1 on the "Million Dollar Club" 💵 (highest closed Sal

Is This Your Situation: Buying a House as an Investment

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - September 14, 2021

It's no secret that wherever there's a product people need, there are people making money providing it. And there are few things people need more urgently than homes. That's why real estate is one of the safest investments there is. There are two ways people make money on homes: flipping and renting. Image courtesy of HomeActions Flipping a house means buying a home that's undervalued, fixing

Is This Your Situation: Staging Your Home for Sale?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - September 04, 2021

When your home is on the market, your goal is to make it look like the perfect home — not just for you, but for anyone. Potential buyers aren't interested in seeing the clutter and chaos of your family's life. Nor do they want you to move out, strip out the carpets and paint the walls an inoffensive beige. It's hard for buyers to imagine how they'll use a space that's too personal or too impersona

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How To Measure for New Window Treatments

4 Trendy Bathroom Design Concepts

Is This Your Situation: Buying a Retirement Condo?

How to Paint Furniture

Fixed Rate vs. Adjustable: Which Mortgage Is Right for You?

Tips for Shopping for New Bed Sheets [video]

What Are 55+ Communities?

Do You Need a Mudroom?

Kitchen Ideas for Busy Families

Top REALTORS in Painted Prairie

Is This Your Situation: Buying a House as an Investment

Is This Your Situation: Staging Your Home for Sale?

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