Non-vented Fireplaces

Cozy room with a brick fireplace and wooden floors.

I assume when the fireplace industry named them “Vent-Free” the move was to play upon the term “free”. I’d like to offer you this opportunity to watch a short video (with Quiz) and to read this article by Dr Allison Bailes. I often quote Dr Bailes  here on Real Estate Reality and do so again: Yeah, […]

Easy to Use Bathroom Remodeling Form

Gary Smith - 203(k) Trainer - Coach - Bathroom Remodel

HOUZZ SLIDE SHOW :: Bathrooms by the Numbers Is this a smart investment? That’s the first question you should ask yourself when updating your home. Coming in second place behind the kitchen remodel – the bathroom. It’s the most renovated room in the home. In terms of value look to recoup, on average, about $6.50 […]

Simple Energy Savings Tips

Gary Smith - Construction Coach

The average monthly electric bill for residential properties in Hawaii was $203.15, the highest in the nation for 2012, according to recently released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The average residential electric bill, by contrast, in New Mexico was $74.62, the lowest in the nation. In the contiguous United States, the South Atlantic region […]

Do I Really Really Need a Real Estate Agent?

Gary Smith - Home Inspector - Picture of House on Money

Let’s cut to the chase…unless you’re ready, willing, and able to do and have ALL of the following: Locate potential property. Schedule appointment to see property. Know the market trends in the neighborhood Know school district lines Contact “The Right Lender” Can locate parks and recreation, shopping and places of worship Got the inside of […]