What Not to do Before Closing on Your Home

You have found your perfect home and secured the necessary financing, but before you pop the champagne and start celebrating, there are a few things to keep in mind. There are several things that can postpone a closing or drive your interest rates higher. When you apply for a mortgage, the first credit check your lender…

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Happy Pinning

Pinterest popularity is growing by leaps and bounds, and it is ranked 3rd most popular social network (behind Facebook and Twitter).  Pinterest is overflowing with tasty recipes, pretty photos, and cute DIY crafts. There is no surprise that the categories with the most repins include; home, recipes, food, wedding, and fashion.  Now-a-days girls have their…

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5 Home Maintenance Chores That You Do Not Want To Delay!

When you are a homeowner you no longer have the luxury of relying on a landlord to fix any problems that may occur.  Now the responsibility is up to you, and as a homeowner you will want to make sure to not overlook the small stuff, because the small stuff can turn into bigger problems which…

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How to Clean Vinyl Siding

Even though Vinyl Siding is a low maintenance material, it still needs to be cleaned from time to time.  In humid climates especially, siding may even develop mildew or mold.  If you notice that the side of your home is looking a little dirty, no worries, cleaning your siding is fairly easy! —Hosing down Vinyl…

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5 Ways You Might be Damaging Your Home in the Winter

Now that the temperatures have finally started to drop, how you do household tasks, and the kinds of tasks you must do will change.  Doing basic chores the correct way can save you thousands of dollars down the road.  So here are a few common mistakes that can easily be prevented. Mistake 1:  Not keeping pipes…

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How to Host the Easiest NYE Party!

Skip the crowds and expensive covers this year and instead invite a few close friends over to ring in the New Year with an easy intimate party at home! To help you be a fun and well prepared host we have come up with some easy party tips! Plan Games:  Make light of New Year resolutions by…

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Tips to Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays

Thieves view the holiday season as an increased opportunity to break in and steal.  Whether you are staying in town this year or visiting family out of town, we want your family and your home to be safe throughout the holidays.  With these tips we hope that you will rest easy knowing you did everything…

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House Rules for Holiday Guests

 We always see articles and posts on how to be the perfect host or hostess to our guests, but rarely do we see anything about how to be the perfect house guest.  Here are a few rules or tips that will guarantee you get invited back. 1.)  Arrive with a gift:   Remember how much work…

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Tips for Safe Holiday Decorating

Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday décor, and lights are the perfect ingredients for holiday cheer!  However, if you are not careful of properly using these items, they can be a safety hazard or even cause a fire.  Here are a few tips to help keep your home and family safe this holiday season. Double check lights…

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Ultimate Christmas Countdown

Getting organized early is the best way to ensure more holiday cheer and less holiday stress.  We have put together a timeline to help keep you and your family on track for the holidays. The month before………. Make a family plan:  Are you hosting Christmas at your house or going to your in-laws? Put activities…

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Preparing Your Home for Thanksgiving

Before all of your family and friends arrive for Thanksgiving, you want to make sure that everything is in working order.  A plumbing problem is the last thing that you want to happen when you have guests in your home.  Check your disposal and appliances:  Make sure that your garbage disposal is ready for the…

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Hosting Thanksgiving at Home

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is only a week away!  For those of you who might be hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home this year, knowing it is only a week away might send you right into panic mode.  To help out with any hosting anxiety that you might experience, we have come up…

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