Ben Ellis Realtor & DEKO Investments

Planning a renovation? Read this first!

Renovating? Start From the Bottom With Your Basement Renovating? Start From the Bottom With Your Basement George Morse, writing for AAA, points to a 2017 Remodeling Impact Report by the National Association of REALTORS® that showed nearly two-thirds of homeowners enjoyed their homes more after completing remodeling projects. Morse references a remark...

There are a lot of factors that can influence price.

Why Won't My Agent List My Home at the Price I Want? Why Won't My Agent List My Home at the Price I Want? Putting your house on the market? Like most homeowners, you've probably got a set idea of what your home is worth and what you should be able to sell it for. After all, you know in intimate detail the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into mak...

People frequently ask what the best way is to improve the value of your home. Kitchen, kitchen, and kitchen! That's definitely numero uno. Here are some ideas for other areas that can help.

8 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value 8 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Value Improving the look and functionality of your home goes a long way toward boosting its value. But what types of renovation are today’s buyers looking for? If you are thinking of remodeling, a national survey by Consumer Reports reveals the most sought-after ameni...

How smart is your home? Here's some ideas on how to bring your home into the digital smart age.

Get Smarter About Smart Homes Get Smarter About Smart Homes The smart home movement is taking homeowners by storm, with an increasing number of gadgets and apps hitting the market to make your life at home more streamlined, efficient, and in many cases, cost-effective. The technology, however, is outpacing even the savviest amon...

Having a good down payment helps you save in the long run. Here are a few tips on how to save for that big investment.

3 Ways to Save for a Down Payment 3 Ways to Save for a Down Payment Saving for a down payment can be a challenge. But it’s not impossible. While a 20 percent down payment isn’t necessarily the norm anymore, most loans require some money down from buyers. Coming up with these funds can be a sticking point on the path to homeowner...

To buy or not buy a tiny house. That is the question. 🤔

How a Small House Can Save You Money How a Small House Can Save You Money The average square footage of a house in the United States has increased from 1,660 square feet in 1973 to 2,392 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That can be a lot of area to clean each week. A smaller house of 1,000 square feet or a tiny house of 50...