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What is Homeowner’s Insurance and What Does It Cover?

Whether you’re shopping for your first home or looking for your next one, having the proper homeowner’s insurance coverage is crucial. But the question many new home buyers have is: what exactly is homeowner’s insurance? Private Residence Coverage Homeowner’s insurance (HOI), also known as home insurance or property insurance, is insurance coverage for a private […]

Preparing Your Garden for Spring

Spring brings the perfect opportunity to begin sprucing up your garden by taking advantage of the beautiful weather and heavy rains. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or are looking to develop your green thumb, there are a few things you can do in preparing your garden for spring planting this season. Clean Up Your […]

How Do Property Taxes Actually Work?

One of the most common expenses related to home ownership — other than your mortgage payment — is property taxes. While some people are intimately familiar with the ins and outs of property taxes, the details can leave many others asking: So how do property taxes actually work? If you fall into the latter classification, […]

How to Stage a Home for Sale: The Do’s and Don’ts Simplified

You’re ready to sell your home, which means it’s time to prepare it for potential buyers to tour. But where do you begin? Preparing a home for the market involves a lot more than simply tidying up, but it certainly does not require you to remodel your kitchen. Here is a list of some important […]

3 Vital Tips to Improve Fire Safety at Home

A home is meant to be a place for families to bond and feel safe. Unfortunately, too many homes exist that aren’t quite as safe as the homeowners might suspect. Fire is a real danger in the home, as the majority of fire-related deaths occur in residential environments. Fire safety awareness is important for any […]

Don’t Overlook the Importance of Curb Appeal on Home Sale Values

When getting homes ready to put on the market, many forget that the outside should be just as primed and ready to showcase as the inside. Homes with high curb appeal sell faster and at higher prices. That doesn’t mean you need to be replacing siding (necessarily), but if you are wondering how to increase […]

5 Chic Interior Design Trends for 2017

When it’s time to make changes to your home’s interior design, it’s a good idea to get up-to-date with the latest trends. Of course, there’s always room in your home for your own personal touches, but incorporating modern design trends makes it clear that you have your finger on the pulse of what’s popular today. […]

Essential Ways to Improve Water Quality in Your Home

Choosing a new home means your clients will want to scrutinize every detail, be it paint colors, bedroom sizes, appliances, and yes, water quality. Water quality is an essential part of any home, and it’s important to maintain your water to keep your family healthy. Luckily for us, technology allows us to not only determine […]

Top 5 Tips to Protect Your Home While on Spring Vacation

Whether you are planning to vacation in sunny California, tour the foggy Scottish moors, or covertly tail your kids on their Florida “SPRING BREAK” adventure (no wet t-shirt contests, please), spring vacation is the perfect excuse to get away from your nose-to-the-grindstone lifestyle and experience some much-deserved R & R. While home safety concerns shouldn’t […]

Extinguishing Fire Risks: How to Prevent Home Fires

When a fire starts in a home, it can spread from room to room extremely quickly, so it’s important to take steps towards preventing home fires and plan for the worst-case scenario. Moving to a new home is a busy time — but it’s also one of the best times to consider fire safety. You […]