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How Do HOA’s Work?

When you purchase a home, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay a Homeowners Association fee, especially in gated communities, townhouses, condominiums, and other similar planned neighborhoods. The idea is to keep common areas clean and maintained, and there’s usually an HOA board that is responsible for setting the rules and regulations. Each HOA […]

6 Tips Before Selling Your Home

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Feng Shui With the Best of Them

Feng shui is the Chinese tradition of balancing your home to achieve benefits and advantages associated with your health, finances, career, relationships, and more. There are many ways to create good feng shui in your home, starting with your bedroom. Open up the room by moving the bed so that both sides are away from […]

Kick Mold to the Curb

Finding mold in your house is the last thing a homeowner wants to encounter. Not only is it unsightly and smells unpleasant, but it can pose a serious health threat to you and your family. You should take steps up front to prevent molding in your home by checking gutters and downspouts to ensure water […]

Create the Home Office of Your Dreams!

Whether you work full-time at home or occasionally need to conduct business in the evenings or on the weekends, a home office a great way to utilize an extra room. A dedicated workspace in your home can be designed to increase productivity and comfort. Here are 5 ideas to get you started.  Invest in a […]

What to Repair Before You List Your Home

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and fix up some of its possible weaknesses can make a big difference in how fast it sells. Here are our top five recommended repairs to […]

The Price Is Right: What You Should Know About Pricing Your Home

One of the most daunting parts of selling your home is deciding what to price it at. You don’t want to price too high and get little to no traction, but you don’t want to price too low and undervalue your home. There are so many things to take into consideration, so we’ve outlined the […]

5 Harmful Homeowner Habits to Break

Being a homeowner is one of the biggest milestones in your life. You feel excited and proud to take care of your new house and truly turn it into a home for you and your family. To keep your house in the best shape possible, here are five bad homeowner habits to avoid. Damaging doors. […]

Why You Need to Work With A Buyer’s Agent

The home buying process can be exciting and fun…but also complicated, stressful, and overwhelming. Maximize your chance of success and minimize the amount of time spent trying to keep track of all the details by working with a buyer’s agent. There is a plethora of benefits to using a buyer’s agent, and here are our […]

Get Your Porch Ready For The Summer

One of the best perks of owning your own home is having the space and privacy of your own porch. It’s the ideal place to relax and spend time with family during the summer months. Here are some suggestions for getting your porch back in shape after the winter. Cleaning and maintenanceStart by removing the […]