Welcome to our Lifestyle & Real Estate blog.
Recently, we wrote about our tradition of declaring annual theme words and refreshing our vision board to create the life we want to experience. Another way we’re manifesting our life intentions is by waking up every day with the goal of making someone’s day.
Read MoreIt’s that time again when we reflect on the previous year and chart our course for the year ahead. Over the years we’ve become increasingly committed to developing our vision boards and practicing the “law of attraction”.
Read MoreWe love decorating our front entrance for the changing holiday seasons. We are personally working on transitioning our home into a winter wonderland and one of the first places we start is our front door. The entrance to your home sets the mood for what’s inside.
Read MoreBecause we’re in the Real Estate business, when people hear us talk about Love Letters they assume we mean the kind a buyer client might send to a seller to express their love and intentions with the home they want to purchase. Well, for the purpose of this article, we’re expressing a very different kind of Love Letter..
Read MoreFor those that have gotten to know us, you already know we love traditions and creating memories with those around us. Many of you have heard stories about our pizza nights, Skally Olympics, and Turkey Bowl, just to name a few.
Read MoreWith spring in the air and Summer swiftly approaching May is a great time to tidy up those garden and flower pots. We truly love to renew our garden spaces and outdoor pots with some fresh and vibrant flowers. For us, it’s very therapeutic and a great sense of accomplishment when we get to relax and enjoy the beauty we’ve cultivated and created.
Read MoreThere’s something about a clean house that just makes everything feel good in our home. Are you with us? Even though the end result is fantastic, getting there isn’t always enjoyable…so how can we make it fun?
Read MoreWith every new year, we see fresh home design trends emerge. As we move into 2023 there are 3 that we are consistently seeing at the forefront and we think they are all simple trends to bring into your home if you’d like to give them a try!
Read MoreTeam Skally reports January is the New April for the Housing Market.
Read MoreBased on our title you probably thought we were going to share tips on how to improve your home’s energy efficiency…well that isn’t the case! Perhaps someday we’ll write about that, but this article is focused on leveraging the principles of Feng Shui to maximize the energy you feel in your home.
Read MoreThe Eastside Real Estate Market in 2022 was like a tale of two cities…here’s why!
Tis’ the Season to be jolly! We love decorating our front entrance for the changing holiday seasons. With the holidays knocking on the door (pun intended) we thought we’d share some simple tips to inspire your creativity.
Read MoreReal Estate Reviews are a key element of the Team Skally Advantage. As a reminder, our professional purpose is to help you win in Real Estate. And not only do our Real Estate Reviews provide you with the most comprehensive local market intelligence and accurate valuation of your home, our clients and "insiders" commonly use them to support many aspects of their lives.
Read MoreYears ago in a land far far away (MinneSNOWta, lol) Uncle Bill started a tradition of getting his buddies and their families together on Thanksgiving morning for a good ole’ fashioned Turkey Bowl.
Read MoreWindermere's Chief Economist, Matthew Gardner, has coined the phrase "Housing Reversion" to describe current and forecasted housing market conditions.
His data and perspective give us confidence that we should turn off the news and follow the timeless and invaluable advice of Mark Twain, who famously said, "don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait"! We couldn't agree more!
Read MoreHappy Autumn Friends! With fall officially here we thought we’d share some simple ideas that can refresh your home as you welcome and enjoy all the comforts of the new season. A decor evolution from season to season can be good for your home, as well as beneficial for your well-being, too.
Read MoreHave you received your Official Property Value Notice in the mail yet? Our homes have enjoyed significant appreciation over the last few years, which is great in so many ways! It also means much higher property taxes are on the way.
Read MoreHave you been wanting to do some decluttering? Maybe you just want to find a new home for some of your beloved things, or maybe you're preparing for a move and need to part with more items than you know what to do with. Either way, we have some great resources that can help make this overwhelming process feel easier!
Read MoreThe Real Estate “Shimmy” - win as both a Seller and a Buyer in this Market!
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