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06/19/2025

This weekend marks the official start of summer ☀️ and that means it's time to change your HVAC filter!

06/18/2025

If you're thinking about starting a travel hosting side hustle, Airbnb can help you turn your home into a curated experience. The company that started out serving adventure seeking couch servers is now serving up luxury services including private chefs, personal trainers, massages, and even makeup and hairstyling. In its new experiences platform, travelers can find local guides to help them plan activities catered to their specific interests. So if your city has something to offer, it might be time to fix up that extra room!

06/17/2025

Summer means sun ☀️ and that can inspire many homeowners to think about installing solar panels. These systems have great appeal when it comes to conserving energy, saving money on utility costs, and reducing our carbon footprint. But without proper research, home solar panels can lead to regret. Costs to install can range from $15,000 to $40,000 up front, but if your home doesn't have the right sun exposure or roof condition, you may never generate enough power to recoup those costs and will still be paying the electric company. Solar panels are highly effective for many homes so it's important to do your research before you make the investment.

06/15/2025

06/12/2025

In honor of Homeownership Month and with summer on the horizon, check out some summer home maintenance tips to knock off your to-do list if you're spending time inside this weekend.

06/11/2025

June is National Homeownership Month and if you're thinking about becoming a homeowner, you might consider a town that's just been named one of the best places to live by U.S. News and World Report. Experts ranked 250 cities across the country and based the results on a variety of factors including population, home values, average commute times, and median salary. Some of the results might surprise you, but if you're willing to make a change, happiness might just be a moving van away 🏡

06/10/2025

Family movie night 🍿 is one of the best ways to bring all ages together, inspiring many homeowners to splurge on over-the-top home theaters. But for some, regret sets in even before the last kernel is popped. Home theaters require a lot of square footage, sometimes even taking up a spare bedroom or office space. Once you factor in the expense of soundproofing, professional wiring, acoustic panels, upscale seating, and projection systems or oversized screens, some homeowners realize the investment was more than they bargained for and rarely pays off when it's time to sell. Unless you're a Hollywood executive, a big-screen TV and comfortable couch can usually do the trick.

06/05/2025

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With temperatures on the rise, now is a great time to change the direction of your ceiling fan. Blades should go counterclockwise which pushes cooler air straight downward.

06/04/2025

June is National Homeownership Month 🏡 NESTER celebrates homeownership all year round, but this month we want to focus on readiness. Many people feel they need to wait until everything is perfect to start looking for a home, but perfection isn't always a necessity. If you have a steady income ✅ , a solid credit score ✅ , manageable debt ✅ , money for a downpayment ✅ , and some savings for maintenance ✅ , now is the time to buy! NESTER is here to help you understand the true costs of homeownership so you can turn your dream of owning a home into a reality.

06/03/2025

They say you can never have too much chocolate or too many closets (OK, maybe I'm the only one who says that), but can closets lead to homeowner regret? Custom closets are popular with homebuyers, but experts say installing them throughout your home doesn't pay off. Whole-room systems can cost $5,000-$10,000 or more, but owners rarely recoup more than half of that investment when they sell since styles and tastes can change. If you can't live without your dream closet, go for it! But maybe stick to just one.

05/29/2025

If your Memorial Day BBQ made you realize your deck needs some TLC, here are some DIY tips FYI before you re-stain or repaint.