Gratitude- Turn Gratitude into Action This season of the year is full of talk about gratitude and thankfulness. It’s important to spend some time reflecting on everything you have to be thankful for in your life. But don’t just let this season be about gratitude. Turn your gratitude into action. Here are five ideas for…
16 Ways to Lower Your Homeowners Insurance Costs First way to lower your Homeowners insurance costs is to raise your deductible. If you can afford to pay more toward a loss that occurs, your premiums will be lower. Buy your homeowners and auto policies from the same company. You will usually qualify for a discount….
Coffee: Tips from your Charlotte Realtor at Dupont Real Estate Coffee consumption is on the rise, reported by the National Coffee Association. Sixty-two percent of the survey respondents reportedly drink more than one cup of coffee on a daily basis. Whether your taste buds prefer light or dark, there’s a new study out that may…
Hidden Sweeteners It’s nice to treat yourself every once in a while with a sweet snack. Everything in moderation, right? But what if your daily sugar intake is a lot higher than you think? According to the American Heart Association, the daily sugar intake for adult males should be less than 36 gram (9 teaspoons)…
Waterfront Property- Coming Soon Are you looking for a waterfront property located 15 minutes to uptown or the airport? This property will be available soon. Contact us at Dupont Realty to see this wonderful home.
Home Staging for a Modern World We touched on this earlier this year, but it bears repeating – the accent color of 2012 is bright, bold and orange. The Pantone Color Institute recommends the reddish orange Tangerine Tango to replace last year’s pink Honeysuckle. The Academy of Home Staging explains that this color has a…
Safer Home for the holidays Gearing up for guests this holiday season? If so, now’s the time to ensure your home is safely prepared for company. According to the remodelers of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), homeowners who expect visitors, especially elderly individuals, should assess their homes for hazards, and, if necessary, increase…
Remodeling Tips. When remodeling, homeowners see significant returns on their investment—in fact, most feel positive about a remodeling project whether selling or staying put. But that feel-good experience can easily be marred by a negative encounter with a contractor. Hire smart and your home will be in good hands, says Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s…
Revamp your space: Packing up your children’s belongings and moving them into a college dorm or even their own apartment can be overwhelming for parents who are used to having their family close at hand. While many parents choose to keep their child’s room as is, a growing number are taking advantage of the extra…
Trumps Caribbean Mansion is For Sale It seems that President Donald Trump has determined that he owns at least one home too many. After all, he’s now splitting most of his time between a charming old mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington, DC, and a sprawling estate/resort/”winter White House” in Palm Beach, FL. (Where’s the love, Trump…
