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    What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now

    By Sue Carter | November 12, 2024

    If a major life change has you thinking about moving, now might still be the right time to sell. Let’s connect so you have an expert to help you navigate the process. Read More

    First Time Buyer Mistakes

    By Sue Carter | July 22, 2024

    The Biggest Mistakes Buyers Are Making Right Now Tips For Buyers Buyers face challenges in any market – and today’s is no different. With higher mortgage rates and rising prices, plus the limited supply of homes for sale, there’s a lot to consider. But, there’s one way to avoid getting tripped up – and that’s leaning on a real estate agent for the... Read More

    Preparing Your House for Spring Sale

    By Sue Carter | March 9, 2021

    Some Highlights With so few homes available to buy today, houses are in high demand, and they’re selling fast. That means it’s a great time to sell if you’re ready to make a move. Call us today to make sure your house is ready for a top-dollar sale this spring. It may be closer than you think! Read More

    Tips and Tricks for Persistent Drafts

    By Sue Carter | December 10, 2020

    Oh, baby, it’s cold outside… and inside, too, if you’re standing close to a drafty window, door, or mysterious source of outside air. Persistent drafts are funny things. They can be massive pains when the wind blows just right, and almost unnoticeable when it’s still, making it both difficult to locate the problem, and hard... Read More

    Dealing With Popcorn Ceilings

    By Sue Carter | November 6, 2020

    Popcorn is great with a movie or possibly for stringing around an old-fashioned Christmas tree, but it’s a little less universally loved when it’s applied to the ceiling as a texture. “Popcorn ceiling,” a type of texture that looks a lot more like cottage cheese than popcorn, was widely used in homes from the 1950s... Read More

    Checklist: October To-Dos for Homeowners

    By Sue Carter | September 28, 2020

    October is synonymous with cooler weather, changing leaves, apple harvests and trick-or-treat. It’s also a great time for homeowners to prep their houses for a long winter snooze. Check this handy list of home maintenance tasks to complete before sweater weather is over and overcoats are required. Winterize lawn equipment. After using your power lawn equipment... Read More

    Projects You Should Be Completing WHILE You’re Renovating

    By Terri Williams | August 23, 2019

    When you’re renovating your home, you already have a checklist of items to complete. And if you bought a fixer-upper, it’s probably an extensive list. However, there are other tasks that you may not be thinking of right now, but incorporating them during your renovation may save you time, money and heartache down the road.... The post Projects You Should Be Completing WHILE You’re Renovating appeared first on Freshome.com. Read More

    10 Times a DIYer was Smart to Hire a Pro

    By Diana Hathaway | May 7, 2019

    We love diving into DIY projects at home. Even if you’re a total novice when it comes to DIY, anyone can tackle simple projects to enhance their home. No matter how experienced you are at working on your own home, though, there are times when it might be smart to bring on a professional to... The post 10 Times a DIYer was Smart to Hire a Pro appeared first on Freshome.com. Read More