Partner Content It’s hard to believe another summer has passed and it’s almost time to send the kids back to school! Many homes are equipped with a mudroom that greets your kiddos and becomes the collector of all things. But some homes don’t have a mudroom … time to get creative! Creating a drop zone will prevent the chaos and craziness that ensues when you are rushing out the door and book bags/lunch boxes are nowhere to be found. Below are some simple tips: Use your wall space. A good set of wall hooks and a memo board goes a long way. Install a set of hooks to keep the kids’ bac…

Partner Content   It turns out those who chanted “flower power” in the 1960s and 1970s might have been onto something. Several research studies have proven the many wellness benefits of having flowers in your home. Your home is your sanctuary – adding a few simple plants/flowers can elevate it … 1. They Keep the Air Fresh We all appreciate clean and refreshing surroundings. Gerbera Daisies are known for vanishing toxic chemicals from the atmosphere and they flourish in a cheery environment and also bring in the sense of serenity to it. The Lily Flower works like a charm for avo…

Partner Content   Front porches. Back porches. Side porches. We LOVE them all. The weather is warming up and the invitation to spend more time outdoors is calling. Here are a few tips to make your outdoor space more enjoyable: Create a cozy seating area – If you have room for rocking chairs or a bench, do it! Add some cushions and a side table – centered around a rug and you are ready for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Plenty of pots – while in some cases less is more, when it comes to container gardens, there’s no such thing as too many porch plants. Add lots of color and h…

Partner Content What’s “Behind the Door”? Anyone can find you a house – okay not anyone! But any agent can match up your needs (4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,400 square feet) with the market options. But very few agents dig into the why. What’s behind the door is always the why… Why people decide this is the one Why people choose a neighborhood Why people make it a home It’s also WHY we do what we do! We get to help you find the ONE that fits your WHY! Meet sweet Beaux (dog) He moved to Concord in March of 2022. His goal – walkable streets and lots of activity and gree…

Partner Content Put a Home Physical with Team Honeycutt at the Top of your 2024 To Do List. As you know, most things in life require routine maintenance… 🦷👩‍⚕️ We get dental checkups. 🏋️‍♂️🩺 We get physicals for our bodies. 🚗🔧 We get the tires rotated and the oil changed on our cars. 💼💰 We consult with financial planners and tax advisors. But what about our largest investment – OUR HOME! We live in our homes 24/7 and often overlook or deliberately delay important upgrades and maintenance. Major items like the roof, HVAC system, and appliances – when these items fail, we have…

Partner Content We’re kicking off October by Celebrating Women’s Small Business Month In 1972, there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. Today, there are over 13 million women-owned businesses and counting. Team Honeycutt’s fabric has a history steeped in strong women that continues today. When it began, the foundational belief was that success in business can be found in service to the community. Founded in 1990, Betty and Diane Honeycutt set out to bu…

Volumes of scientific research prove the physical and mental health benefits of spending time outdoors. The pandemic shifted that amount of time upward for most people and that trend has remained strong. People are doing more relaxing, grilling, gardening, exercising, dining, playing with pets and children, and entertaining outside. Photo credits: All photos in this article are Team Honeycutt client images. Below we have highlighted THREE additions we are LOVING for outdoor living and it’s making life more enjoyable and more valuable than ever before. Patio A patio can add priva…

First impressions are critical in a job interview, a first date, and especially in real estate! The average home buyer gets their first impression of your home as they pull into the driveway and get out to walk to the front door. Typically, this happens within the first 8 to 12 seconds. Curb appeal can get the buyer excited to see the inside of your home! It sets the mood and mindset for the rest of the showing. Consider these two scenarios: #1. A buyer pulls into your driveway and notices first the trash bins sitting in front of the garage door. Next, they see neglected flower b…