Thanks to Ryan Lundquist for providing these YTD stats below. More on Ryan below here (scroll down). He and his knowledge are such a treasure. You can visit his own site (see site below the grid). Also read on for my HOA related news and a link to Ryan's recent ...
Continue ReadingWhen you put your property up for sale, you want to ensure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. For example, if a buyer doesn’t realize a great school is just around the corner, they might just walk ...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer damage to (or the loss of) your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to come to the rescue, and most do. Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. For example, if ...
Continue ReadingUnfortunately, air quality alerts are becoming a more common occurrence these days. Aside from that, there are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. Maybe it’s a faulty furnace or an aged carpet to blame. Until you get those issues addressed, how ...
Continue ReadingUntil recently, even the latest home security system could become obsolete overnight. Nowadays, newer whole-home integration systems are much more compatible with interchangeable parts and innovative add-ons. As a result, it’s now possible to have a multi-faceted security system that watches over many of the functions and activities in and around ...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever been on a cruise ship, you know that rough waters can result in a miserable experience. Even on modern ships equipped with stabilizers, choppy seas and bad weather can leave you stuck below deck – and possibly seasick. In fact, the expression “smooth sailing” comes from a desire ...
Continue ReadingAs you most likely know, staging involves setting up the furniture, art and accessories of each room to help make your home look as appealing as possible to potential buyers. It’s similar to what furniture stores do when they create displays of model bedrooms, kitchens, etc. When you’re staging your home, ...
Continue ReadingRecently, researchers discovered that the lighting in your home can have a much greater impact on your health and well-being than originally thought. Better lighting can boost your energy, increase alertness, and help you sleep better. So, it pays to ensure the lighting in your home is optimal. Here are three ...
Continue ReadingNot every homeowner is willing or able to dedicate backyard space to a big garden, but the size of your garden shouldn’t deter you from looking into options for a very rewarding hobby. Whether through simply growing a few herbs or flowers in containers, or by tilling a plot for bountiful ...
Continue ReadingLet’s face it. We all get busy at times. Sometimes we get “crazy-busy.” The trouble is, if you’re thinking of selling your property, having a jam-packed schedule might make you want to put off listing until a later date. And, who knows what the market will be like later in the ...
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