Miscellaneous

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Organizing your Linen Closet . . .

Organizing the Linen Closet, Once and for All If your linen closet is one of those doors you quickly open and shut for fear one false move may bury you under an avalanche of towels and blankets, then itโ€™s time to take action. Getting your linen closet in order is easier than you think with … Continue reading Organizing your Linen Closet . . .

YOUR LOAN APPLICATION CHECK LIST . . .

loan app photo When you apply for a loan, the lender will require the answers to certain questions and for you to provide specific documents. This is to make certain youโ€™re put into the correct loan product, FHA, VA, Conventional, or other. What is the selling price and address of the home youโ€™ve chosen? Provide … Continue reading YOUR LOAN APPLICATION CHECK LIST . . .

How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home

  Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can create a comforting, warm space that you will never want to leave. Warm colors.ย Add warm colors to your walls, accents, linens window hangings and more to create a cozy vibe inside. Deep orange, rusty reds, buttery … Continue reading How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home

Mom, Me and Junior: Insuring a Multigenerational Household

  American households today are poles apart from those in recent years, as living arrangements continue shifting to accommodate adult children, aging parents, and the generation between them. This change, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), can impact your insurance needs. โ€œLonger life spans, decisions to marry later and the tight job … Continue reading Mom, Me and Junior: Insuring a Multigenerational Household

5 Ways Your Smart Speaker Can Help Out Around the House

From Google Home to Amazon Echo, smart speakers are hitting the market in droves. But while they seem like the next โ€œmust have,โ€ what do they really do? And do you really need one? First things first, according to WhatIs.com, a smart speaker is a wireless and smart audio playback device that uses several types … Continue reading 5 Ways Your Smart Speaker Can Help Out Around the House

How New Homeowners Can Save Money

  Crossing the threshold to your first home is one of the most exciting moments in a young personโ€™s life… until that first mortgage payment is due. Then the heating bill. And the electric. And the taxes. Letโ€™s face it. Home ownership can be pricey, especially when youโ€™re a newbie. For those still adjusting to … Continue reading How New Homeowners Can Save Money

The Mother of All Paint Jobs: Your House

If your DIY ambitions have reached epic proportion and youโ€™re ready to take on painting your homeโ€™s exterior solo, weigh the decision carefully before proceeding. Youโ€™ll need to decide if you have the time and patience to do a detailed and thorough job. If youโ€™re ready, willing and able, hereโ€™s how HGTV recommends going about … Continue reading The Mother of All Paint Jobs: Your House

The WALL THAT HEALS in Lewes Delaware

The WALL THAT HEALS in Lewes . . . Vietnam Veteran Memorialโ€™s Moving Wall in Lewes this Weekend An opportunity to pay respects, honor and learn about the sacrifices and dedication of the men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine and Armed Forces. American Legion Post 17 is now hosting the Vietnam Veteran Memorial’s … Continue reading The WALL THAT HEALS in Lewes Delaware

Joan’s Book Review – The Huntress

Joan Wallace, Senior Buyers Agent here at Barbara Morales Associates in Rehoboth Beach, loves to read and we encouraged her to share her enthusiasm by sharing her thoughts (good or bad) on the books she choosesย with our friends, clients and all those who follow us on Facebook and our websites.ย  Enjoy!ย ย  Follow us on Facebook … Continue reading Joan’s Book Review – The Huntress

How Will a Predicted Slowing Market Affect You

How a Predicted Slowing Market Could Affect Both Buyers and Sellers Experts are predicting that the housing market will slow down in 2019. But, thatโ€™s not such a bad thing. A slower market is more stable and offers advantages for both buyers and sellers. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.45% in mid-January 2019, according toย Freddie … Continue reading How Will a Predicted Slowing Market Affect You

Brand New 55+ Community โ€“ Not to be Missed!

The BeachByBabs Team toured a brand new 55+ community this week and we were impressed!ย  This is a K. Hovnanian Four Seasons community โ€“ Four Seasons at Belle Terre in Lewes.ย  We toured 3 models and what stood out to us were the smartly designed Open Floor Plans, the Kitchens, the Full Basements which are … Continue reading Brand New 55+ Community โ€“ Not to be Missed!

Give Where You Live

GALLO GIVES FOUNDATION The BeachByBabs Team is proud to contribute a portion of each and every commission earned to the Gallo Gives Foundation. The Gallo Gives Foundation, established in 2016, is the charitable arm of our real estate company. ย It is funded mainly by our agents and staff, who voluntarily contribute a portion of their … Continue reading Give Where You Live