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Home Maintenance 101
Your home is likely your largest (and most important) investment. Not only is a home purchase a huge financial undertaking, but your house keeps you safe from the elements and welcomes you home after a long day. To keep your home as comfortable as possible (and to protect your largest asset's value) it is crucial that you understand the basics of home maintenance.
Here is your crash course on home maintenance 101.
Monthly to Seasonal Maintenance Items:
- Change HVAC filters (frequency need depends on pets and dust in your home)
- Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers
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Fall 2020: Hang On to Your Hats!
"Come hell or high water" there will be a 2020 fall selling season, and once again, real estate professionals will wear many hats as negotiators, marketers, sales experts, counselors, mentors and community leaders. Thank goodness, however, they will not have to "hang their hats" as interpreters for news media, doctors, scientists, law enforcement officials, lawmakers or politicians.
As the saying goes, "We are all in the same storm. But we are not all in the same boat."
Rest assured, we cannot control the path of this once-in-a-lifetime worldwide pandemic, but this fall, it is critical for real estate professionals to lead their customers through the "infodemic" fog that prevails 24...
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7 Ideas to Improve Curb Appeal
Whether you're hoping to sell in the near future or simply looking to touch up outdated areas, there's one aspect of home maintenance most homeowners agree is important: curb appeal. It's a broad term that may reference any number of visible features, meaning there are plenty of ways to enhance the appearance of your house.
Consider these ideas - some big, some small - for bringing new life to your home's look from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Swap Out Your Front Door. As one of the first things a guest, passerby or potential homebuyer may notice, the front door is the gateway to your home and a likely opening impression. Upgrading to a he...
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4 Tips for Welcoming a New Dog into Your Home
As people continue to navigate the world of social distancing, animal shelters across the country have seen an increase in pet adoptions. People are craving connection and companionship, and few things compare to the loyalty of dogs – from their affectionate snuggles on the couch to their wagging tails when you walk through the door.
In fact, in a survey from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute and Mars Petcare, 80% of pet owners said their pet makes them feel less lonely, which is especially relevant in today's world. To help encourage more adoptions and celebrate the unconditional love of dogs, the PEDIGREE® brand introduced the One True Loyalty Program, which will cover the...
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8 Tips for Buying a Home for Retirement
There usually comes a time in a person's life when the hustle and bustle becomes less appealing, and one looks for a peaceful setting to live out their later years. When that time comes, a retirement home may feel like the ultimate blessing.
People living out their golden years deserve a forever home where they can spend their time the way they want. Plus, having a retirement home for oneself means you're the boss of everything. That degree of control over one's own decisions in life is important for many of us. Here are some tips for purchasing a retirement property:
1. A Location That Sustains Your Needs
As with all real estate purchase...