Barbara Hammond Realtor

04/26/2025

02/09/2021

Homeowners and building owners would receive incentives from the federal government to weatherize buildings.

A Green New Deal would touch our lives at every level, including at home.

02/08/2021

The 50/50 path requires you to become very conscious about how you spend. If you're saving for a home, you may want to consider it!

By living off of half their monthly take-home pay, the Hills were able to eliminate debt, save for a down payment — and pay off their home entirely.

02/07/2021

Stop scrolling through those fan decks! This device gives you the name and number of any color you like.

Datacolor’s ColorReader and ColorReaderPro are compact and portable, with a high-quality lens for reading color and a Bluetooth connection to a designer’s iOS or And...

02/07/2021

Through volume, they're able to adopt a model where they're not squeezing homebuyers for every last dime.

No Brady Bunch-style bidding wars here.

02/07/2021

There's a big difference between leveraging your equity and taking out a personal loan.

Americans spent $400 billion on home improvements last year. For those looking to finance, it pays to look beyond personal loans.

02/07/2021

In one survey, people opting for a tiny home reduced their energy consumption by 45%.

Tiny houses have become the new big investment when it comes to green living, but are tiny houses really eco-friendly, or another big drain on our limited natural resources?

02/05/2021

If you're building a new home, make it green ready, even if you're not there yet.

Building an eco friendly home can help you save energy, save money, and save the environment. A net zero home is capable of generating as much energy as it c...

02/05/2021

Negotiating those awkward spaces can be challenging, here's some help.

Gaps, corners and hallways can benefit from creative designs, too.

02/04/2021

Only take on DIY projects you are confident you can complete.

Survey shows how you need to take a somber looks at the project vs. your skills.