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Protect your Home From Severe Weather

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Brown lawns. Flooded basements. Piles of snow dumped on your doorstep. Topsy-turvy weather can test your patience, and even put your home at risk. If a freak storm drops in your area, will your home be up to the challenge? … Continue reading →

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From Fixer-Upper to Dream Home

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

That moment when you realize the home you want to buy is not the home you can afford: What do you do? Eve and Jason Trombley didn’t give up. Nor did they wait until they could save up for their … Continue reading →

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What to Expect when you’re (Home) Inspecting

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

The first thing you need to know about home inspection: You’ll feel all the feels. There’s the excitement — the inspection could be the longest time you’re in the house, after the showing. Right behind that comes … anxiety. What … Continue reading →

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September Home Maintenance

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Ah, September… The weather is changing, and we’re getting back to our normal, post-summer routines. It’s also a great time to give the house a little extra love and maintenance. Stain the DeckHelp your deck field what winter throws at … Continue reading →

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How to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

When you’re house hunting, the pressure of competition can move you from “Hmm, I like that, but it’s too pricey,” to “I have to have that!” You think, so what if paying for this house will put me way over … Continue reading →

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What to Know About Credit before Buying a Home

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Like it or not, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life, ranking up there with your Social Security number, date of birth, and wedding anniversary. This three-digit number is your financial report card, except … Continue reading →

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6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

About to remodel that old kitchen? Unless you’re cool with treating the hardest working room in your house like a museum exhibit, resist the temptation to buy the cheapest or shiniest materials available and go for durable options that can … Continue reading →

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Programming your Thermostat

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Owners of programmable thermostats are misusing the devices, according to research from Energy Research & Social Science journal. About 40% don’t use programming features, and 33% had programming features overridden. But it’s really not that hard, and it’s definitely worth … Continue reading →

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9 Tools Every DIYer Needs

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Those spare Allen wrenches and $1 tape measure from Ikea aren’t going to cut it if you’re making real home improvements. Here are the nine essential tools you need to start hammering out great projects: #1 Two Hammers You know … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: Real Estate News

Protect your Home From Severe Weather

From Fixer-Upper to Dream Home

What to Expect when you’re (Home) Inspecting

September Home Maintenance

How to Prevent Home Buyer’s Remorse

What to Know About Credit before Buying a Home

6 Kitchen Materials Savvy Remodelers Never Use

Programming your Thermostat

9 Tools Every DIYer Needs

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