Author Archives: Debbie Prosser

8 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips that Every Homeowner Should Know

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Some Halloween tricks can really cost you. Plenty of people love a good Halloween scare — as long no one gets hurt. And that includes your house. Hot lights and kids on foot present some real risks to homeowners. Follow these eight tips … Continue reading →

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What’s Causing Those Spooky Sounds and Smells?

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Are you haunted by strange noises and weird odors? With the proper maintenance, you’ve got more than a ghost of a chance to rest easy. Creaking and Popping in the Night The many materials that make up your house — … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged attics, dampers, fireplace, gas, gas-fired, ghost, haunted, maintenance, noises, odors, plumbing, plywood, proper, roof, smells, sounds, spooky, storm, strange, vents, weird | Comments Off

What Will Homes Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Home buyers’ needs are changing. Find out what features are at the top of their wish lists and how new housing developments are evolving. October 6, 2020 by Lee Nelson 3 Takeaways: Buyers are mainly interested in single-family homes with more square … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance for Washington Residents

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Important Things To Know First If you can pay your mortgage, pay your mortgage. If you can’t pay mortgage, or can only pay a portion, contact your mortgage servicer immediately.You may need to stay on the phone for a while … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged borrower, borrowers, center, consumer, consumers, credit, credit report, delay, existing, Fannie Mae, federal housing administration, FHA, financial, freddie mac, funds, home, homeowner, homeowners, housing, hud, Lender, lenders, loan, maintain, Mortgage, national, national association of realtors, realtor, relief, security, VA, veteran, washing, washington, Washington Homeowners | Comments Off

7 Painting Hacks to Get the Look of a Pro — Without the Pro Price

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Like this easy hack: coat paint brushes in fabric softener to keep bristles soft. A DIY painting job doesn’t have to equal crooked lines, besmirched floors, and ceramic sinks speckled with robin’s egg blue. Use these easy painting hacks, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Real Estate News | Tagged design, distinctive properties, drywall, hiring a contractor, home design, improve, improvement, lighting, lights, makeovers, national association of realtors, neutral colors, neutral palette, new, paint, project, repainting siding and trim, supplies | Comments Off

What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front … Continue reading →

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How to Disinfect a Home Correctly

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Real estate pros are taking disinfectant wipes to home showings and in their car to clean frequently touched surfaces as they interact with clients to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But are you disinfecting correctly? HouseLogic.com reports that the best … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

There are a lot of steps to buying a house, and that takes time: It takes 50 days on average to just close on a home. How long does it take to buy a house? A lot depends on how much time you … Continue reading →

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Buyer Competition Expected to Be Steep This Spring

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

March 6, 2020 Fewer homes were on the market in February compared to a year prior, and home prices are rising as inventory continues to tighten, according to realtor.com®’s February Housing Trends Report. That has prompted economists to predict a … Continue reading →

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Author Archives: Debbie Prosser

8 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips that Every Homeowner Should Know

What’s Causing Those Spooky Sounds and Smells?

What Will Homes Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?

COVID-19 Mortgage Assistance for Washington Residents

7 Painting Hacks to Get the Look of a Pro — Without the Pro Price

What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online

How to Disinfect a Home Correctly

How Long Does It Take to Buy a House?

Buyer Competition Expected to Be Steep This Spring

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