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If you’re a first-time homeowner, you likely have a list of renovations.Address these three areas in your first year:Your appliancesInsulation, andLandscapingAppliances with the Energy-Star rating can save you on your utilities.According to one study, one...
Owning a home is probably on everybodys success checklist. Yet, it is a box that often goes unchecked for many years for those first starting out in the workforce. We all know it takes more than just the desire to buy a home in this day and age"if you have not been...
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
Once your home is listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the listing broker discloses the terms of the commissions to other competing brokers so they will bring their buyers to the listing. When the buyer’s broker presents a contract to the seller, it will...
Paying off your mortgage early and living mortgage-free so you can use the money for other things"such as travel and an early retirement"can sound like a pipe-dream thats impossible to get to, but it doesnt have to be.If you have a 30-year mortgage, there are a few...
Heres what you need to know before designing your indoor vertical garden…Design DetailsIndoor living walls require a series of pockets to hold the plants, as well as drip irrigation systems.Pick Your PlantsSunlight will determine the plants best suited to your...
Attic fans, also called full house fans, can be an effective and cost-efficient way to cool a home. They bring in cooler air from outside through vents and push the hot air outside. Doing this means less reliance on your air conditioner, particularly in late spring...
If you’re thinking of becoming a homeowner, you’ve likely spent time budgeting for additional expenses – property taxes, lawn care, a big-screen TV to fill up that extra space…you get the idea. But have you factored in protection for your new home?While you’re...
Before you allow your child to ride a bike, buy a helmet that fits correctly.Find the Right SizeA helmet that doesn’t fit properly can’t do its job. A bicycle helmet should come down to just above your child’s eyebrows. It should fit snugly, but it should not be too...
Icons and superheroes go in and out of style, so decorating your kids rooms to reflect their current favorite may not be the best idea. Decorators suggest using timeless themes and practical ideas to make their spaces cheerful and organized:Start with color " Choose a...
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If you’re a first-time homeowner, you likely have a list of renovations.Address these three areas in your first year:Your appliancesInsulation, andLandscapingAppliances with the Energy-Star rating can save you on your utilities.According to one study, one...
Owning a home is probably on everybodys success checklist. Yet, it is a box that often goes unchecked for many years for those first starting out in the workforce. We all know it takes more than just the desire to buy a home in this day and age"if you have not been...
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
Once your home is listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the listing broker discloses the terms of the commissions to other competing brokers so they will bring their buyers to the listing. When the buyer’s broker presents a contract to the seller, it will...
Paying off your mortgage early and living mortgage-free so you can use the money for other things"such as travel and an early retirement"can sound like a pipe-dream thats impossible to get to, but it doesnt have to be.If you have a 30-year mortgage, there are a few...
Heres what you need to know before designing your indoor vertical garden…Design DetailsIndoor living walls require a series of pockets to hold the plants, as well as drip irrigation systems.Pick Your PlantsSunlight will determine the plants best suited to your...
Attic fans, also called full house fans, can be an effective and cost-efficient way to cool a home. They bring in cooler air from outside through vents and push the hot air outside. Doing this means less reliance on your air conditioner, particularly in late spring...
If you’re thinking of becoming a homeowner, you’ve likely spent time budgeting for additional expenses – property taxes, lawn care, a big-screen TV to fill up that extra space…you get the idea. But have you factored in protection for your new home?While you’re...
Before you allow your child to ride a bike, buy a helmet that fits correctly.Find the Right SizeA helmet that doesn’t fit properly can’t do its job. A bicycle helmet should come down to just above your child’s eyebrows. It should fit snugly, but it should not be too...
Icons and superheroes go in and out of style, so decorating your kids rooms to reflect their current favorite may not be the best idea. Decorators suggest using timeless themes and practical ideas to make their spaces cheerful and organized:Start with color " Choose a...