If you’re a first-time homeowner, you’ll probably experience some trial and error before you know how to properly care for your new place. But you can avoid some costly mistakes by doing routine home maintenance that protects your investment. Here’s are 9 basic home maintenance tips for new homeowners to help you get started: Check […]
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1. Awareness: If you have a cell phone, it is set up to send you Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) warning you of impending danger. Public alerts will also come through your television. 2. Establish family meeting spots: It’s important to stick together in an emergency. You will need four different meet up places: (a) In […]
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The best way to organize your move is to set your move-in date then use this guide to keep you on track from two months right up until you move. If you wait until the last minute, you might find yourself stuck renting a U-Haul and begging friends to tote your boxes for pizza and […]
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Whether you’re selling your home for the first time or the fifth, your goals stay the same: Attract buyers and secure a good sales price. Take these simple steps to reach your home-selling goals. A REALTOR® can access reliable market data to help you determine the right price for your home. And when your home […]
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In honor of the New Year, for our first post of 2019 we have compiled this list of resolutions that will help you make your home more beautiful, eco-friendly, and easier to maintain that ever: One of the best and least expensive ways to feel better about your home is to clear it of clutter. […]
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Hello! Making extra payments on your mortgage isn’t the only way to build your home’s equity (though it is something to consider). Here are 8 easy ways to make your home more valuable: To increase your home’s value, you’ll need to know where to start. A home inspection will uncover non-cosmetic improvements your home may need, […]
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Welcome back! You’ve probably seen and heard plenty of advice about how to trick-or-treat safely, but you may not have heard how to make your home a safe place for trick-or-treaters. Halloween is only 5 days away (!) and we’re here with 3 easy, last-minute tips and ideas you for prepping your home for this evening holiday. We put […]
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Welcome Back! Autumn is one of the best times of year for spending quality time with friends and family. Brown County, and the surrounding area, is a beautiful place made better by an active and friendly community. We’re so excited for all the Fall fun that we went ahead and made a list of 5 of […]
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Hello Again! Today we’ll be discussing mortgages and the lingo that comes with them. Choosing a mortgage is one of the most significant financial decisions that the average person will make, so it’s important to understand which one will work best for you. We’ve done our best to simplify and summarize the most common types of loans. […]
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Welcome! And happy Friday everyone! Today we’ll be discussing ways you can make your home as inviting as possible for potential buyers. Preparing your home for potential buyers is, more than anything, about getting into their heads. When someone is looking for a new home, their imaginations are wild with possibilities. The key is to […]
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