Category Archives: Real Estate News

Information on the Real Estate market in the greater tri-city area.

How to Set Your Thermostat in a Heat Wave

Not sold on setting your thermostat to 78 degrees? These tips will help you set it at the right temperature for you. One of the most widely used statistics online is 78 degrees Fahrenheit, which has been the target thermostat … Continue reading

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5 Sure-Fire Methods for Annihilating Bugs in Your House

Because who’s ever seen a cuddly mosquito? Summer brings out the creepy-crawlies: Ants marching one-by-one toward your kitchen, fruit flies swarming your ripe farmers’ market peaches, and wasps sending you and your guests scrambling from the barbecue. Don’t panic. You … Continue reading

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Before You Choose a Mortgage Lender, Read These Tips

Someone out there wants to help save you time, stress, and money. Here’s how you find them. Everyone in the market for a house has different wants — prewar charm, a lush backyard, a welcoming front door in Pantone Ultra … Continue reading

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5 Outdoor Features Homeowners Want This Spring

From backyard pickleball courts to wildscaping, find out how homeowners are sprucing up their yard. As spring approaches, more homeowners are sizing up their outdoor space and making plans to ensure every square inch counts. They’re ditching expansive, lush lawns … Continue reading

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What is HOA? What You Need to Know About Rules and Regulations

If you live in a newer suburban community or planned unit development, you’re probably a member of a homeowners association. More than 74.1 million Americans live in homeowners associations, condominium communities, cooperatives, and other planned communities, according to Community Associations … Continue reading

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Staying calm after the NAR settlement…

“The Truth About the NAR Settlement Agreement. There’s much the media has gotten wrong about NAR’s settlement, which would require the association to pay $418 million over four years. Some outlets have suggested that NAR previously set or guided commissions … Continue reading

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How Much It Costs to Keep Up with the Joneses

They’re making a pricey remodeling mistake. You don’t have to. KEY TAKEAWAYS The more time you plan to live in your home, the less risk a remodel is.Scroll to: Is This Your Forever Home? Very few remodels are worth taking out … Continue reading

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How Smart Home Technology Can Be a Selling Point

Home technology smarts are the new area for real estate bragging rights. You often judge a house by it’s good looks. But guess what? Now you can also judge it by its IQ. Long-buzzed about smart home technology — think … Continue reading

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Home Insurance and Mold: Is Mold Covered?

Whether you’re covered often comes down to the source of moisture and the wording of a policy. Mold strikes fear into the hearts of those who’ve heard horror stories about toxic mold, expensive mold remediation, and denied home owners insurance … Continue reading

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