Lucinda Rami, Realtor

09/26/2025

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?

09/24/2025

You can save money by closing off air vents in your home’s unused rooms, right? Think again! Shutting vents could cost you big time. Here’s how.

Shutting the heating and air conditioning vents to unused rooms should save on energy costs, right? Cutting off airflow to rooms could cost you money.

09/22/2025

Found the home of your dreams and ready to make an offer? Here's how it's done as well as the responsibilities of both parties.

Navigating competing offers when buying a house is tricky, and applicable laws vary from state to state. Here is what you need to know.

09/21/2025

🤔 Sometimes deciding between renting vs. buying can seem like you're caught between a rock and a hard place, but this decision involves more than just dollars and cents. ⏬ Download my Home Buyer's Handbook to help you decide!

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09/20/2025

Monet come to life...Would you like a pond on your property?

09/19/2025

Keeping your linen closet in order is probably not at the top of your chore list, but when selling your home you don't want a prospective buyer to open the door and see your hidden mess. Unless you're a master folder, use shelf baskets to better organize your towels and sheets. Learn some more helpful tips in this linen closet guide.

A little organization and a fair amount of purging can turn even a modest linen closet into a functional space for a family. Here are a few tips.

09/17/2025

Most homeowners know the nerve-grating sound of a chirping smoke alarm. Too often the chirp begins in the middle of the night. Here’s how to stop that annoying sound and get some sleep.

Nearly every homeowner has experienced the maddening intermittent chirping of a smoke alarm, too often in the middle of the night. Though it may seem the chirp is just there to annoy you, it’s actually designed to alert you that your smoke alarm needs attention. Here’s how to stop a chirping smo...

09/15/2025

The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers foreclosed homes for sale. These present terrific opportunities for buyers, but how do you jump into this market? Learn how here.

Buyers can get real bargains by buying foreclosed homes. Educate and prepare yourself with our guide to buying a HUD foreclosure.

09/13/2025

Bring the seaside indoors with nautical décor. Do you think it's a classic look or too trendy?

09/11/2025

We honor those lost but not forgotten this Patriot Day.

09/10/2025

Electrical circuit breakers are a vital safety feature of your home. Here’s how they work and how to safely handle them.

The circuit breaker box is a vital safety home system. Let's cover the basics of circuit breakers and how to manage them when you need to.

09/08/2025

Does living in a rental mean accepting bland decorating? You may have more flexibility to change the look than you realize. Here’s how to bring your unique look to your landlord’s property while you wait to move into your own home.

If you cooperate with your landlord, you may be surprised how much freedom you have to make your rental your own. Here are tips for decorating your rental.