Chauntel Brown, Realtor

09/02/2026

Replacing a load-bearing wall affects your home’s structural integrity, so it requires professional consultation. Here’s how to recognize a load-bearing wall and design your renovation wisely and stylishly.

Renovating a home to create an open floor plan or let in additional light sometimes involves removing a load-bearing wall.

08/31/2026

Steel framing is standard fare in commercial construction and is now growing in popularity for homes. Is a steel frame home better than traditional wood? What are the benefits and disadvantages?

Have you ever seen a commercial building under construction with a steel frame? Steel has many benefits, so let’s look at these tough homes.

08/29/2026

Do you like this deep indigo blue on the shutters? If not, what color would you choose?

08/28/2026

While you should certainly stage your home before an Open House, you may want to consider getting it done as a first step in the selling process before any pictures are taken since 80% of home searches start online. Click through to learn all about Home Staging and how it helps sell your home quickly!

Hiring a stager to polish the look and of your home will help it sell faster and for more money in many cases. Here’s some tips on home staging.

08/26/2026

Installing a home solar energy system can offer significant savings on your electric bill and less dependence on “the grid.” But beware of unscrupulous salespeople trying to rip you off. Here’s how to safely go solar without getting scammed.

Solar energy offers you the chance to save money on your electric bill, but scammers take advantage of consumers with schemes to take their money.

08/24/2026

If you qualify as a first-time homebuyer, several homeownership incentive programs can ease your way into buying a house. Read on to learn if you are eligible.

Did you know that federal and state governments, as well as mortgage lenders, offer homeownership incentive programs that can help you buy your first house?

08/22/2026

Are you a book hoarder? Do you need a home library? Let me find you one!

08/21/2026

Team work makes the dream work! Help your agent market your home by sharing the listing on social media - you never know who might be interested or know someone else who is! Here are some more ways you can work with your agent to get your home sold in record time.

When you list with a real estate agent, you may want to sit back and let her do all the work. But selling your home is a team effort. You can make a big contribution by beginning to market your home before the listing even goes public.

08/19/2026

Most homeowners know the nerve-grating sound of a chirping smoke alarm. Too often the chirp begins in the middle of the night. Here’s how to stop that annoying sound and get some sleep.

Nearly every homeowner has experienced the maddening intermittent chirping of a smoke alarm, too often in the middle of the night. Though it may seem the chirp is just there to annoy you, it’s actually designed to alert you that your smoke alarm needs attention. Here’s how to stop a chirping smo...

08/17/2026

The simple white and black appliances of the past have blossomed into an array of color choices and textures. If you are looking to upgrade appliances in your new home, check out this handy guide before you start shopping.

Today's appliances come in an array of new textures and colors. Let’s find the perfect appliance finishes for your dream kitchen.