Preventing Burglary With Your Landscape
You may be unaware, but most burglaries actually happen during the day and are typically what we call “Crimes of opportunity”. This type of burglary has little or no pre planning and often happens when a perpetrator realizes that they have a window of opportunity to...
Why You Should Get a Roof Inspection for Storm Damage
And no, we’re not talking about a friend who glances over your roof and gives you a thumbs up when there’s legitimate underlying issues that are going to cost you a fortune in less time than you think it would be for something you won’t notice immediately. Always,...
All Homebuyers: Get an Inspection
That’s right. If you’re going to put money into something, it’s only fair you get it for what it’s really worth. And that’s why you should hire a home inspector. A home inspector, in all cases, is a home buyer’s best friend. Local inspectors are there to help...
Is the clunker in your driveway driving potential home buyers away?
WARNING! This post is a bit of a rant about a house I listed several years ago when I was still an active agent. Notice I’m very specific here… We’re not talking about pink flamingoes, a lawn jockey, or flowers growing out of an old toilet. ...
Should We Pressure Wash Our Driveway Before Staging Our Home to Sell?
A home buyer’s first impression on your home should be a pretty good one. Most buyers would give your home less than a minute to decide whether they should enter and give it a more critical glance. So it’s very important to ensure that your house’s exterior is...
Little Known Tricks to Preventing Theft in Your Home
There are tons of little known tricks that can help you prevent theft from your home. While some of them don’t seem like that big of a deal, sometimes the most rarely thought of tricks are the ones that work the best. Did you know that if more people just took some of...
Infrared Heaters: Efficient or Wasteful?
Homeowners are always looking for ways to slow down the spin of the power meter and save a little cash. So today we’re taking a look at infrared space heaters. Are they efficient? How do they stack up against oil-filled radiator type space heaters? Let’s find out!...
Getting Pet Odors Out! So you can Sell Your Home
We all LOVE our furry friends! But if you’ve had a dog in your home for a while it can lead to odors that might turn off potential home buyers. Today we’re going to look at a few tips for pet owners looking to sell. Can Pet Odor Really Kill a Home Sale?...
Qualities That Define the Best Moving Companies
Moving has never been so easy; at least the majority agree to this. And while this is the case, there are some service providers who make the whole a bit manageable. These are the moving and storage companies, who do anything and everything to ensure that people from...
All About Windows: A Guide for Homeowners
Are you a new homeowner or even a seasoned veteran looking for tips about the windows in your home? Want to take steps to improve your energy efficiency or curb appeal? Maybe you’re looking at replacing your windows soon, and you need to know what your options...