During the winter months, most people struggle to find motivation to keep their outdoor spaces in the same condition that the spring, summer, and autumn seasons inspire. Whether you are attempting to sell your home, or are simply looking to enjoy the pride of ownership in your home this winter, here are five tips that …
Now that it seems like cooler temperatures and rising utility costs are here to stay, what could you or should you be doing to help winterize your home? Below are 10 suggestions on how to stay warm and make sure your house isn’t costing you extra dollars to run efficiently. 1. HVAC Some would argue …
1. Expect an adjustment to the costs of home ownership. For many first-time homeowners, the adjustment to the costs of owning a home can feel unexpected and expensive. Going from renting where most maintenance and upkeep costs are covered by a landlord to footing the bill yourself can come as a surprise. In addition to …
Just hearing the name, Homeowners Association (HOA) may conjure images of grown adults huddled together in folding chairs in the pool house, arguments ensuing, and that one neighbor on the board who has let a little too much power go to his head, rapping the wooden gavel trying to maintain order in the ranks over …
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With the current inflationary costs continuing to surge in the real estate market, many buyers are thinking “outside the box” when it comes to creative ways to purchase and own a home. One option you may not have considered is how a multi-family home might be right for you. What is a Multi-family Home? For …
With tax season just about to wrap up for this year, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s tax season. Whether you are in the market for a new home or have your sights set on making some updates to your existing home, one great way to save on your taxes is …
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As springtime rolls around, many homeowners are eager to get the outside of their homes looking refreshed and at peak curb appeal. Whether your spring landscaping plans include doing just enough to keep the HOA off your back, competing with your next-door neighbor’s green thumb, or purely for the enjoyment of doing yard work, below …
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With the dawning of a fresh start at the New Year, many people find themselves in a spirit of reflection, full of ideas and inspiration on how they can improve upon every area of their lives. Some common goals people set during this time of year might include increasing their fitness routines, communicating with loved …
No one, even the experts can truly see into the future. And while it would be nice to have a crystal ball to get a peek into what the real estate trends might look like in the coming year, just about every aspect of these trends is pure conjecture using only predictions of data to …
For military families, December doesn’t necessarily signal a rest, a break, or a pause from the demands of duty. For service members and their spouses and children, deployments and TDYs continue, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and moves are still happening, not to mention all of the other day-to-day operations that can fill the …
