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What to Expect During a Home Inspection

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out. The first thing you need to know about home inspection: You’ll feel all the feels. There’s the excitement — the inspection … Continue reading →

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Renovations That Can Hurt Home Value

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Your home isn’t just a source of pride or a place where you can relax after a long day — it’s also an investment in your family’s future. And while it’s natural to want to make improvements to increase your home’s … Continue reading →

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A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

Such as look for roof leaks before the first winter snow. Preventative maintenance is key. When the last of summer’s heat is a faint memory, and you’re pulling out your hoodies more than your shorts, it’s time to tackle a … Continue reading →

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Millennials Are Undeterred by Fixer Uppers

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Debbie Prosser

Young adult home buyers aren’t afraid to buy a home in need of some major TLC. Sixty-seven percent of millennial home shoppers who participated in a recent Clever Real Estate survey of 1,000 U.S. residents in the market for a … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know Before Accepting – or Rejecting – an Offer

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

It’s not always about the money (except when it is). The day will come — and it will be a wonderful, joyous, do-a-happy-dance day — when you receive an offer, or multiple offers, for your home. And on that day, you’re going … Continue reading →

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10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Here’s what you can do to get your home ready for its big reveal. Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the … Continue reading →

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7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Money On

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

There are better ways to spend. The washer/dryer combo was perfect! Such a delightful way to brighten laundry day — with a cheerfully colored front-loader set. They could actually make laundry fun! “They were this gorgeous, greenish-teal, and they looked … Continue reading →

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The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make … Continue reading →

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9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

By Julie Ryan Evans | When it comes time to sell your house, having a great listing agent is one of the keys to making it happen. And yet, the agent can’t do it all—your help is needed. Help your agent help you! Ideally, you will have … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: repairs

What to Expect During a Home Inspection

Renovations That Can Hurt Home Value

A Fall Checklist of 10 Things You Gotta Do Before Winter Sets In

Millennials Are Undeterred by Fixer Uppers

What You Need to Know Before Accepting – or Rejecting – an Offer

10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”

The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

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