The Current Housing Crisis: What We Learned From Buying/Selling

 

(The opinions expressed in this post are based on my knowledge and experience as a frequent home buyer/seller, and are also based on having an MBA with experience in marketing analytics. I am not a real estate professional/broker etc.) 

My husband and I have purchased and sold several homes, during our 15 years together, and ultimately we made some smart choices, and some bad ones. If we had a crystal ball, and knew what the housing market was going to become, we would have purchased the largest home we could have afforded, and stayed put! The housing market pre-Covid (and during), was a very different beast, than the out of control monster it currently has become (and likely will stay). 

Easy + Affordable DIY Flower Vases

 

I recently made these adorable flower vases, using just a few inexpensive items! If you are someone who likes quick and easy crafts, then this is the DIY project for you! 

New House Tour

Many of you know, that Tyler and I purchased a new home in February of this year. Now that we have had some time to "make it our own", I wanted to do a house tour!

The Five Minute Face: For Busy Moms

Check out this fantastic quick makeup for everyday. Every mom needs a five minute makeup routine to have them looking good fast! This is the makeup tutorial for you!

DECIDING TO UPSIZE YOUR HOME (EVEN IF LIVING SMALL IS YOUR IDEAL)

 

Wondering if you should upsize your home? Sometimes upsizing is a true need, not a simple want.

My husband and I recently purchased a new home. We loved our cozy former home, but finally resigned ourselves to the fact that it just wasn't working for our large family. 

REDECORATING ON A BUDGET: SHABBY CHIC FARMHOUSE TOUR

 

I have been redecorating our home the past couple of months, because I wanted a fresh, new look, to kick off the new year! I wanted to add some pops of color, because while I love minimalist looks, they can sometimes end up becoming a little too "sterile" looking. I want my home to feel cozy and inviting!

INTRODUCTION-MINIMALISM

I have always had minimalist tendencies, even before I really understood what it truly meant to live a minimalist lifestyle. I have always enjoyed de-cluttering, and re-organizing.

Living Small- Our Kitchen

The kitchen was our biggest challenge! Very limited cabinet space, and no pantry, meant getting creative! I managed to find a pub table that would fit in our tiny kitchen, and the chairs sit under the table, saving space! 

Living Small-Our Livingroom

I love our cozy livingroom! This is where I spend most of my time, with Nolan, as it's gated off from the rest of the house, to allow him to roam and play in a controlled space.

LIVING SMALL- OUR BEDROOM

Both the bedrooms on the main level of the house are quite small. We have the larger of the two.

Living Small-Our Bathroom

Our bathroom is small, and there are five of us sharing it! However, we all tend to shower/bathe and get ready at different times of the day, so it's not really a problem! We have one free-standing storage area, where I keep our towels, and my makeup, and some toiletries. I do not keep extra products, only the items we need.