Residential homes with solar panels are becoming more commonplace than they were even just a few years ago. Companies that sell panels are popping up across the country, and homeowners who want a greener, cheaper alternative to traditional power sources are having them installed. Buying or selling a home with solar panels can be a little more complicated than a routine sale. There are some things to consider on both sides of the transaction.

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Even when a home is well-maintained, there is always a list of things to do before putting it on the market. Most houses need a good cleaning and de-cluttering. Some might need major repairs.

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If you live in an older home (and there are many of them in St. Louis) it might have knob and tube wiring. Knob and tube (or K&T) was the standard method of electrical wiring when electricity was first used in homes in the 1880s. New innovations in cable and wire came along in the 1920s, but K&T was still common up until the 1950s when more modern methods took over.

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When you’re planning to sell a home or buy a home—it’s a big deal. Sure, you can do it on your own, but it’s a complicated process and will take up a lot of your time. There are some things that are better left to the experts, and real estate is one of them. 

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For years, cartoons and movies have told us that robots would be doing all of our chores by the year 2020. Well, those weren’t far off by saying so as smart technology is taking off in a big way worldwide. They may not be the robots we’re used to seeing, but they are man-made electronic devices that make our lives much easier. With a little bit of installation and a tech-savvy mindset, all you’ll need is a high-speed internet connection. Keep reading to find out how you can turn your home into a smart home.

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