Category Archives: Real Estate News

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

Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans

With this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you won’t get overwhelmed — you’ll find the right mortgage. When it comes to buying a house, most people know what they prefer: a bungalow or a condo, a hot neighborhood or a … Continue reading

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7 Organization Tips for Your Holiday Gear and Decorations

Storage tips that’ll make packing up jollier. Decking the halls is good fun and all, but shuffling through piles of wreaths, lights, ornaments, dreidels, wrapping paper, and stockings is nothing to fa la la la about.  Cut back on the holiday overwhelm with … Continue reading

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The Secret to Programming Your Thermostat the Right Way for Each Season

Before you get started, you’ll need to pick a programmable thermostat you’ll actually use. Here’s how. Programming a thermostat can seem daunting. That observation was not made by a frustrated homeowner but by John Galeotafiore, who oversees testing of thermostats … Continue reading

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7 Home Improvement Ideas That Stretch Your Dollars the Most

Enjoy your home more today — and sell it for the best price tomorrow. When it comes to home improvement ideas, some are more financially savvy than others. And if you’re on a limited budget, it becomes even more important … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Keep Severe Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard

A new way to look at landscaping can protect your yard from severe weather patterns. Contrary to what many may believe, severe weather doesn’t just beat up on the other guy. Mother Nature can wallop anyone’s home and yard. That … Continue reading

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4 Ways to Avoid DIY Mistakes — From a DIYer Who’s Made Them All

DIY gone wrong is your worst nightmare. Sleep better with these tips to master DIY know-how. New backsplash? You’ve done it. Upgrading a faucet? No problem. You’re a DIY master. But what about that electrical issue? Or fixing a leaky … Continue reading

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9 Essential Things You Need For A New House

These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks. When Lauren Hunter and her husband moved into their first home in Hilliard, Ohio, the previous homeowner had left behind a ladder. “It turned out to be awesome,” Hunter … Continue reading

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Here’s How You’ll Know You’ve Found the Right Agent

A great real estate agent is like an Oprah for living your best real estate life. For every journey, there is a guide. To navigate his magical powers, Harry Potter had Dumbledore. And to channel the Force and save the … Continue reading

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6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October

Why now’s the perfect time to replace appliances. The temps are starting to drop, and the smell of wood smoke is in the air. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid … Continue reading

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