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Safety, As Easy As ABC: Always Be Careful

March 18, 2019

Safety first! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to DIY, these tips will help you prevent disasters on projects big and small. IF you follow our facebook page, you know that Co-owner Levi Pino likes to share his experience buy providing an inside look on home improvement projects of varying skill levels. Growing up […]


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Swept Under the Rug: When Sellers Don’t Disclose EVERYTHING

March 11, 2019

Whether you’ve been through the homebuying process before or not, this is a task with it’s fair share of down sides. And though we like to give others the benefit of the doubt, expecting full transparency, it’s not uncommon for home sellers to sugar coat the least appealing traits of the home by conveniently “forgetting” […]


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Selling A Property With Tenants

March 4, 2019

Q&A: How Do I Sell A Rental Property With Tenants? When you decide it’s time to sell your rental property, there are two main courses of action you can take as a landlord: Waiting for the lease to expire before selling, or selling while your tenants are still living in the home. There are benefits […]


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What Is An Upside-Down Mortgage?

February 25, 2019

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When you buy a home, you hope the value will appreciate over time so you’ll be able to build equity. Of course, it doesn’t always work out that way. Home values in neighborhoods can rise sharply for relatively simple reasons such as a major improvement in public transportation. Home values can also plummet. These fluctuations can […]


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What You Need To Know About Radon Gas

February 18, 2019

Important Questions about Radon that you Should be Asking What is Radon? Why is Radon a Problem? How does Radon Enter a Home? How do I test my Home for Radon? What should I do if I have Radon in my Home? Important Facts You Should Know About Radon  What is Radon Gas? Radon is […]


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Tainted Paint: Living In A Lead Exposed Home

February 11, 2019

Years ago, lead was a common ingredient found in both interior and exterior household paints. It acted as as a pigment and boasted increased durability. Lead based paint was banned in the United States starting in 1978; but millions of buildings, both residential and commercial still have lead based paint somewhere on the premises.  According […]


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A Guide to Being a Good Neighbor

February 4, 2019

Whether you live on an idyllic countryside or the heart of an urban jungle, we all have one thing in common: neighbors. Some live closer than others; and whether your encounters are daily or far and few between, they make an impression. Neighbors: The Strangers Next Door Since we’ve been married, my husband and I […]


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Your Guide to a Sparkling Clean Kitchen

January 28, 2019

Tackle food messes with this collection of targeted and tested cleaning methods Your kitchen probably saw a lot of action during the holidays. How that splatter of mashed sweet potatoes got on the ceiling is anyone’s guess. But that mess just means it’s time for a deep cleaning. Here we round up a collection of […]


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Investors Offer Options To Furloughed Home Sellers

January 21, 2019

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When the government says “Sorry, we’re closed”. With the recent government shutdown surpassing the one month mark, many people are wondering “Will this impact my home buying or selling experience?”. In short, it is too soon to tell; but if the shutdown is prolonged, analysts predict that the residential real estate sector will be affected […]


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Refresh Your Fireplace Mantel In Ten Easy Steps

January 14, 2019

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Use these tips all year round to create gorgeous displays that suit your lifestyle and express your passions. Refresh your fireplace mantel in ten easy steps and return focus to the anchor of your room. 10 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Mantel The hearth is often viewed as the center of the home. That being […]


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