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Summer Energy Saving Tips

Here are some energy-saving solutions specifically for the summer season: Use natural ventilation: Take advantage of cooler evenings and mornings by opening windows and allowing fresh air to circulate through your home. Use fans to help with air circulation and create a cooling breeze. Set your thermostat wisely: During the summer, set your thermostat to […]

An Outdoor Living Remodel Can Pay Off When You Sell

Redoing a kitchen and bathroom makes it easier to sell your house with new cabinets, sinks and more exciting countertops, but an outdoor living remodel is a good investment, too. Every year Remodeling Magazine puts out a Cost vs. Value Report of household improvements. In 2022, the magazine said a $28,000 remodel of a kitchen […]

What is a “Temporary Buydown” and why should I care?

Why should I care about a temporary buydown? You might be hearing a lot of chatter about “2-1 buydowns” which is a specific version of a temporary buydown. To all real estate agents, this loan product helps sell your listings without price reductions. Sellers, talk to your real estate agents. If you’re in the market […]

What Should Be In Your First Toolbox

Moving into a new home requires a toolbox to help install, build and fix a multitude of things. We see that Ikea desk sitting in the corner. If you’re an amateur at do-it-yourself repairs, you can be overwhelmed by the numbers and kinds of tools on sale in local hardware stores. But here are some […]

[Insert Sensational Headline] re: Housing Market Misinformation

The Real Headline is “Read More” to Arm Yourself with Accurate Information Misinformation riddles our society every day. We live in a world of soundbits and clips incentivizing the public to barely scratch the surface level of understanding issues. News outlets write many headlines and even some entire stories to communicate drama rather than impartial […]

Valuing your house

If you want to sell or refinance, it’s very important to understand the true value of your home. Many factors impact your home’s value, including: Market demand Recent sales in your immediate area (comps) The condition of your home Improvements you’ve made It’s no secret most homeowners go online to get a basic home value […]

How to Get Interior Design on a Budget

Whether you just bought a home or decided to stay in your existing home, some interior design is in order. You want to remodel; you want to repaint, but you could use some advice. We’ve got some tips and resources to get design help when you’re on a tight budget. It’s easy to get lost […]

Plumbing Tip: Check Water Supply Lines

Every toilet and sink in your home has water supply lines that connect to the home’s freshwater system. A toilet will have one supply line and every sink has two – one for hot and one for cold. Plumbing experts encourage homeowners to inspect and replace older, outdated water supply lines sooner than later. Here’s […]

5 Ideas to Improve Summer Outdoor Living

In addition to rinsing the dust and debris off the pavers and cleaning up tables and chairs, consider some of these ideas to maximize your summer outdoor living experience. 1 | Do something shady Adding extra shade can be a great attraction in your backyard in summer, either for part of your swimming pool or […]

Seven Ways to Get Tough on Dust and Dirt for Spring

It’s spring and it’s the time of year when you need to remove the dirt and dust. Here are seven suggestions for spring-cleaning at your house: 1 | Deep clean the fridge Give your refrigerator a break and remove dust and dirt that can make it work harder in hot weather. Unplug the refrigerator, then […]