South Shore Home Finder Team

05/31/2026

Do you need a formal living room?

05/30/2026

Selling your home sometimes necessitates selling furniture and accessories for proper staging. Doing this with consignment stores can bring fast cash and the thrill of the sale. Here’s how it all works.

Whether you are downsizing or just want new furniture, selling existing furniture and accessories on consignment can make some money while decluttering.

05/28/2026

Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint and new hardware will go far in making a great first impression on potential home buyers. Don't forget these other exterior facelifts before listing your home.

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and that holds true for your house as well. So, when prepping your home to sell, don’t forget to spruce up the exterior and the surrounding yard.

05/26/2026

Stairs can be dangerous for young children and seniors. Learn some other advantages to ranch style homes in this article.

Prospective homebuyers will get more bang for their buck on a two-story home, but one-story houses definitely have their advantages. What works best for your family? Take a look at the pros and cons of each. Lot size. The footprint of a one-story home is much larger than a two-story, making one-stor...

05/24/2026

Breathe new life into an old cabinet by repainting it. There are many options today...some that don't even require the stress of sanding!

05/23/2026

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.

05/21/2026

Are your unsightly foundation walls spoiling your home's curb appeal? A simple flowerbed is one solution. Find other makeover tips here.

Does your otherwise attractive home have an unsightly foundation wall that spoils its curb appeal? Here are five ways to make that ugly wall disappear. Paint it. Typically, the foundation wall has a thin veneer of concrete mortar spread over it similar to stucco, for a smoother cosmetic look. Choose...

05/19/2026

Have you heard of Energy Efficient Mortgages? It can help provide more favorable financing terms when either purchasing an existing ENERGY STAR certified home or even if you are going to make energy efficient improvements to an existing home. Learn how to get more green by going green here!

If sustainable living is an important part of your lifestyle, you might be a candidate for a “green mortgage” when purchasing your next home or refinancing your current home. A little-known lending product, the green mortgage can save you big money while helping you live a more energy-conscious ...

05/17/2026

Just by cleaning and decluttering, you are already making great strides to present your home in a more inviting and attractive manner. So important when trying to sell.

05/16/2026

If you receive advance warning of an emergency, take the time to power up cellphones. Here are some more essential items for your preparations.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes strike indiscriminately, which means every homeowner should be prepared for life-threatening emergencies. Here are ten essential items to have on hand. A source of power. A generator will keep your refrigerator working to preserve food, and provide ligh...