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Happy Earth Day 2024! We think Earth Day is a perfect time to share this commitment with you. The Brockette Homes team, part of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pledging to donate to reforesting our communities based on the number of transactions we close by the end of the...
With a variety of home surveillance kits available, many handy homeowners have chosen to install security cameras themselves. The installation process can be easy, but knowing the proper way to place and angle the cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it...
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the...
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesnt always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the persons heirs....
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of...
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf youre updating your kitchen...
Germany leads the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom, according to an international scorecard. The United States is tied for eighth with South Korea.What are other countries doing so much better than the U.S.? Can the...
A fresh coat of paint can give new life to a home. Whether youre a seller aiming to impress potential homebuyers, or you just want to change things up, painting is an easy and effective way to revamp your homes look for relatively cheap. That said, a bad paint job...
Even though a burglary occursevery 20 secondsin the U.S., you can still protect yourself without installing top-dollar security features.Home burglary generally has a pattern; criminals are looking for an easy target they can rob fast. Learn from the pros. Here are...
Here are several home features that every pet owner can benefit from.Proper Floors and FabricsChoose a hardwood thats particularly durable and resistant to scratches, such as ipe or cumaru, paired with performance rugs.Pet CameraInstalling a pet camera allows you to...
Homeowners insurance is an important financial safeguard to protect you, your home and other assets from potential disasters or accidents. Its also an added expense homeowners need to budget for. Depending on the size and location of your home, as well as which...
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Happy Earth Day 2024! We think Earth Day is a perfect time to share this commitment with you. The Brockette Homes team, part of Ruhl&Ruhl REALTORS, is pledging to donate to reforesting our communities based on the number of transactions we close by the end of the...
With a variety of home surveillance kits available, many handy homeowners have chosen to install security cameras themselves. The installation process can be easy, but knowing the proper way to place and angle the cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it...
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the...
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesnt always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the persons heirs....
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of...
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf youre updating your kitchen...
Germany leads the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom, according to an international scorecard. The United States is tied for eighth with South Korea.What are other countries doing so much better than the U.S.? Can the...
A fresh coat of paint can give new life to a home. Whether youre a seller aiming to impress potential homebuyers, or you just want to change things up, painting is an easy and effective way to revamp your homes look for relatively cheap. That said, a bad paint job...
Even though a burglary occursevery 20 secondsin the U.S., you can still protect yourself without installing top-dollar security features.Home burglary generally has a pattern; criminals are looking for an easy target they can rob fast. Learn from the pros. Here are...
Here are several home features that every pet owner can benefit from.Proper Floors and FabricsChoose a hardwood thats particularly durable and resistant to scratches, such as ipe or cumaru, paired with performance rugs.Pet CameraInstalling a pet camera allows you to...
Homeowners insurance is an important financial safeguard to protect you, your home and other assets from potential disasters or accidents. Its also an added expense homeowners need to budget for. Depending on the size and location of your home, as well as which...