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Tips for Holiday and Winter Fire Safety

With the winter and the holiday season arriving, now is a good time for homeowners to take some simple precautions to help protect their family and property from fire. Here are some tips that can help… Read More

Last Minute Tips for Winterization

It’s not too late to address a few home maintenance musts before winter fully sets in. Here’s a list of last-minute tasks to knock out before you go into hibernation mode. 1. Check and clean the… Read More

Down Payments – First Time Buyers

According to the National Association of Realtors, 87% of first-time buyers think they need 10% or more down to buy a home. The fact is the average down payment for first time buyers is about 6%… Read More

Preparing Your Home FOR SALE

Did you know well-placed furniture can open up a room and make it seem larger? Or that opening drapes and blinds, and turning on all lights make a room seem bright and cheery? It’s a fact:… Read More

Patience Makes Perfect

A common mistake made in negotiations is that of impatience. We all seem to want everything quickly. Patience is becoming a lost virtue and especially a missing skill in most negotiations. As you proceed into the… Read More

Single Story Home: Is It Time?

Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with all of the extra space in your home. Chances are, you don’t need four bedrooms anymore, and it may be a… Read More

So, she bought a house …

Single women are independently buying houses at a faster clip than single men. Single, female buyers accounted for 18% of homebuyers in the US. 17% of first-time home buyers and 18% of repeat home buyers were… Read More

Fall Porch Decorating Ideas

Advice for Home Sellers… Ramp up your curb appeal!  It’s time to give your porch a fall makeover.  Check out these fresh, unique and modern ideas.   The best fall front porch decorating ideas include a… Read More