Category Archives: Home Maintenance

The Benefits of a Home Warranty

I bought a home warranty when I purchased my house almost 9 years ago. I am a single girl with no family in town & let’s be honesty, I’m not very handy. A home warranty allowed me to call one … Continue reading

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4 Quick Tips for Prepping a Home for Sale

(Courtesy of Realtor Magazine by Barb Schwarz) 1. Super Clean. Make the house shine from top to bottom. Don’t forget about cleaning the carpet, draperies, and windows, too 2. Clear the clutter and unload some furniture. Remove unnecessary items from … Continue reading

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Put Your Best Features Forward

Put Your Best Features Forward You may be covering up some of your home’s best features! Here are a few staging tips to help put these features in the spotlight during showings: Roomy Kitchen Countertops – Put extras away. Do … Continue reading

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A visit from the mold sniffin’ dog

When I first started in Real Estate, I went to a few classes about mold. They showed us pictures & told us what to look for. Thanks to bad allergies, I also can usually “sniff out” mold in a house … Continue reading

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Organization – Hidden Chalk Boards

I was searching Pinterest for organizational ideas and came across this – a chalk board hidden inside of a pantry! What a great idea! I don’t have a pantry, but this could also be done inside of any cabinet door. … Continue reading

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Pick the Perfect Paint Color

Is your home’s exterior in need of a little pick-me-up? Or is the exterior paint starting to chip? (I won’t lie, this is the case at my house!) A fresh coat of paint can do the trick! But how do … Continue reading

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How Sellers Can Prepare for a Buyer’s Home Inspection

(Courtesy of WIN Inspection) How Sellers Can Prepare For a Buyer’s Home Inspection Home sellers quite frequently ask, “What will a home inspector be looking for in my home and how can I be more organized for the home buyers … Continue reading

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The 10 Most Common Home Concerns

(Courtesy of WIN Inspections) The 10 Most Common Home Concerns Buyers and sellers may believe that every home is unique, but home inspectors find that most homes’ defects are strikingly similar. In fact, there are 10 common home defects that … Continue reading

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Hidden Dangers

You take steps to protect you home from intruders, fire and other disasters, but there could be other unseen dangers lurking in your home. These dangers include carbon monoxide and radon. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, which is … Continue reading

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Little Luxuries

Looking for ways to add luxurious extras to your home, but don’t have much of a budge to work with? Here are some inexpensive amenities and custom features that will make your home look like a million bucks: – Begin … Continue reading

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