Carly Swihart - BHHS Professional Realty

Thinking of adding a splash of red to your home? Here's how!

How to Add Red to a Room Love the color red but not sure how to add this bold shade to your space? Below are a few tips. Art....

Set it and forget it!

Apps to Make Saving Easier Saving for a home, retirement, a vacation or anything else can be difficult. The median retirement s...

For the home cook! What are your favorite spices to cook with?

5 Spices That Add Flavor but Not Heat Are you looking to add spice to your home cooking, but not heat? Here are five interesting flavors t...

Say goodbye to your couch potato tendencies with these three alternatives.

3 Things to Do Instead of Watching TV Is your evening couch potato routine with your partner growing stale? It can be hard to find the ene...

New Listing in Hyde Park at the Regency Square! Enjoy this top floor 2bed/2bath unit with loads of natural light & a massive deck. DM me for a private showing 🎉

You may be surprised at how energy efficient you can make your home without spending a fortune!

Eco-Friendly Tips With Low Costs and High Savings Most homeowners have weather-stripped their doors to maximize climate control, and have switched out...

Did you know the average retirement lasts 18 years? Be ready financially with these tips.

Making Your Money Last Long Into Retirement The average length of retirement in the United States is 18 years, according to the U.S. Census Bure...

Having trouble hitting your hydration marks? These tips might help.

Tips to Keep You Hydrated While we all know water is essential for our health, not all of us enjoy chugging those recommended ...

Can't afford the cost of new wood flooring? These four look-alikes come close to the look you want at half the price or less.

Wood Floor Alternatives Worth a Second Look Wood floors are a top choice for modern homeowners. Proponents believe they offer warmth as well as ...

Worried about your eyesight? There's a few things you can do.

How to Support Better Vision For desk jockeys, or anyone who spends long hours staring at a screen, it’s important to pay m...

Looking into a federal student loan? Here's what you need to know.

A Breakdown of How Student Loans Work Federal student loans are often the first step for students looking for help paying for college. Whi...

Here are some steps you can take to de-stress.

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Stress Life can feel overwhelming. Work, traffic, family responsibilities and chores can cause you to feel ...

Establish goals and habits now to prepare.

5 Financial Tips for First-Time Parents So a babe is on the way? Congrats! Along with the chaos of, well, everything that is to come, your f...

Pass along the financial lessons you've learned to the younger generations.

Making Financial Lessons a Family Tradition Teaching children manners and how to tie their shoes is one thing, but financial lessons are often p...

Have you tried any of these unique home accents?

Unique Home Accents to Make Your Home More Fun Are you looking for out-of-the-box decorating ideas for your space? Below are a handful of interesti...

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

Add a splash of green to your space!

Here's Why You Should Decorate With Green Regardless of the shade, adding elements of green to your home can improve your mood, complement you...

Just sold in Clearcreek Twp for full price! Best of luck to my repeat clients on their next adventures up north. Thanks to the best partner, .brooks12 for helping prep this one while I was having the twins 🎉

Im obsessed with the curb appeal and charm from my newest listing. 2 large bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and a full kitchen remodel in Hyde Park. DM for more info!

On average, how many hours of TV do your children watch each week?

How Much Screen Time Is Right for Your Child? In the modern world, children are exposed to technology at a young age. Many parents introduce their...

Six months is just the start. There's a lot to consider.

How Much Do You Need for an Emergency Fund? An emergency fund should cover disasters such as a job loss, sudden illness, broken car or other cat...

Does your bathroom reflect your own personal style?

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add...

Did you know you can build your credit score with on-time rent payments? Read more.

Building Credit Without Credit Cards A credit card is one of the main ways to build credit. By using a credit card wisely and not running...

Taking up the carpet isn't the hard part...

Changing Up the Flooring? How to Remove Carpet Glue If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you might decide to change out the carpets in the ho...

Want your home to be eco-friendly? Try these 10 simple tips for starters!

10 Painless Changes for a Greener Home Making eco-friendly changes in the way we live may be easier than you think. Real Simple Magazine li...

Before you toss your sponge, consider if you can clean it!

3 Ways to Clean Your Sponges Sponges are a kitchen staple, but a clean sponge can spread grime all over your eating space. How of...

Looking to change the mood of the day? A little creativity can go a long way.

3 Ways to Add Creativity to Your Day Creative-types can feel stalled if they don’t have a frequent creative release. But with work ...

Some cost-saving steps to consider

9 Ways to Save on Life Insurance Buying life insurance can seem like a difficult and expensive endeavor if you haven’t done it before...

Low credit shouldn't stop you from getting a second mortgage to pay off debt or make home repairs. What home project would you use the money for?

Refi Options for Those With Low Credit Scores If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult i...

Looking to cut down on utility costs? Try out these easy energy-saving tips.

5 Ways to Save Energy and Money Cutting down on energy use is great for the environment. It can also save you big bucks. Alternative...