Between children's artwork, family photos, memorabilia and heirlooms, there is no doubt that our homes are full of more belongings now than ever before.  From Lifetime’s hit TV show, Hoarders, let’s take a look inside a few creative organizing techniques brought to you by DorothyTheOrganizer.  Her tips aim to help you keep control of your items without overwhelming your storage spaces.  ... read more

          Kick off back to school the right way by getting your kids in the groove well before “Back to School Eve”.  It’s unfortunate another summer is winding down, but getting back into a routine will make the transition easier.   Have a Morning Routine Create a morning routine that works for your family.  From keeping a consistent wake up time to developing a morning ritual of tasks you will have a better chance of gett... read more

Help buyers begin to see your home as their own as soon as they walk through the door.  When staging a house to sell, it is critical to consider every space with the buyer’s perspective in mind.     Here are 5 reasons every room needs a clear purpose in an effort to connect a buyer with your home:   1. Buyers feel lost if they don’t know what to do with a room If potential buyers can’t determine what to do with a room, they will wander about them qu... read more

Homebuyers often forget one of the most important steps in the home buying process: arming themselves with a pre-approved mortgage loan before they begin their house hunting. A pre-approved mortgage loan is a lender’s commitment to lend to the homebuyer, with specifications on the exact loan amount. To get pre-approved, homebuyers need to provide personal financial information -- such as income, debts and assets -- to a lender. Applications are usually approved with certain caveats. However, with the ... read more