Lifestyle • Home for the Holidays • Holiday fun

Thoughtful Holiday Hosting

Your home sets the tone for every gathering. The light, the layout, and the way each room flows can shape how your guests feel when they walk through the door. The holidays often reveal how well your home supports the way you entertain, cook, and welcome family.

Lifestyle • Easy Recipes • Fall Fun

Good Food - Great Company

Warm, comforting meals bring people together, filling the house with scents that invite everyone to gather. Food has always been more than fuel. It’s a way to create memories, share traditions, and make a house feel lived in and loved.

Home Owners • Fall Clean-up • Winter Prep

Gutters to Gardens: Home Fall Checklist

As fall sweeps into Indiana with its golden leaves and cooler nights, it’s a reminder to get your home ready for what’s ahead. This year, think of your fall checklist as creating a foundation for comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind.

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Keep Your Home Looking Fresh This Fall

September 1, 2025

A stylish home doesn’t require costly or complicated projects. The first step to keeping your home feeling current is clarifying your personal tastes. Trends come and go. Brass once seemed outdated, yet matte brass accents are now back in style. Unless you’re preparing to sell soon, it’s best to choose the finishes and looks you genuinely love. Open, clutter-free spaces also go a long way toward making your home feel inviting and contemporary. Read More

Wrap up Summer with Smart Planning

August 1, 2025

The shift from summer to fall in Indiana brings cooler weather and excitement for the upcoming school year. It’s a time for families to reconnect, refocus, and enjoy special moments together. Read More

Mike Thomas: Your Home Building Experts

July 1, 2025

Building a home that is uniquely designed for your lifestyle is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mike Thomas Associates specializes in helping customers navigate the rewarding process of new home construction throughout Northeast Indiana. Read More

Outdoor Living: Room to Bloom

May 1, 2025

Spending time outdoors makes your morning coffee taste better and alfresco dining feel like a treasured memory. When you’re planting your garden, having friends over for a chat, or unwinding by a crackling fire, spending time outdoors invites us all to slow down and connect with each other and the beautiful world we live in. Read More

Spring Real Estate Rush

April 1, 2025

As the days lengthen and the robins return to Indiana, we’re entering one of the prime seasons for buying or selling a home. With more buyers actively searching and more homes hitting the market, competition is high, but so are the opportunities. Read More

Real Estate Investment: A Smart Move

March 1, 2025

Real estate remains one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth, but navigating the market without guidance can be risky. Partnering with a knowledgeable Realtor® helps inform your decisions and maximize your investment potential. Read More