Marketing Avoiding Building Code Violations in DIY Projects Many people believe that DIY projects are the best way to save money — and they can be.  However, trying to cut corners in certain areas could actually wind up costing you much, much more.  It's fine to do things yourself most of the time, as long as you know what you're doing.  Some projects are […]
Marketing Alternative New Year’s Resolutions 'Tis the season when we start wrapping up the old year, and beginning to think about the new one.  Are you one of the many people who make New Year's resolutions only to find yourself back in the old habits a few weeks later?  Perhaps you don't make resolutions at all because you know yourself […]
Marketing Winter Threats to Your Home This time of year our thoughts tend to focus on family, holidays, parties and presents.  Who would think that we should also be thinking about threats to our home?  Preparing for the cold weather may seem like something you don't have to worry about every year, but Winter is when many things rear their ugly heads. […]
Marketing Insulating for Winter   When you think about preparing for Winter, how many of you think about the insulation levels in your attic or roof?  We take for granted that our homes are insulated, but depending on when your home was built, or even who built it, you could have a wide range of insulation levels.  Proper insulation […]
Marketing Simple Fixes Thanksgiving is over is Christmas is on its way; too quickly for some, not quick enough for others.  The Holidays can be wonderful or a disaster, depending on your perspective, your experiences or even your family!  Though this article talks about simple fixes for things that go wrong with your Thanksgiving meal, I found it relevant for […]
Marketing All the recipes you need to get you through the holidays! The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming!!     Yes, indeed, they are nearly upon us. And along with them come all the joys of family, decorating and cooking.  However, these days can also bring stress abundant!  Whether your holidays are spent alone, with friends or a huge family, there are ways to minimize the […]
Marketing Secret Weapons for Cleaning & Organizing Soon the holidays will arrive – and our cleaning and organizing frenzy begins!  What if it didn't have to be a frenzy?  What if you could clean and organize before the holidays so your time could be better spent enjoying them?  While everyone has their own level of cleaning, organizing and maintaining their home's interior, these tips can help anyone become a […]
Marketing Breakfast for large groups The Holidays are coming, and this means different things to different people.  Some of us share them with only one other person, and others have large family gatherings.  If you are one of those who find yourself surrounded by a large family or group of friends, you are truly blessed.  However, along with the joy may […]
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Marketing Cold & Flu Season Survival Tips Just in case you hadn't already noticed, cold & flu season has arrived!  Kids are back in school and they are bringing home a Petrie dish of germs from far and wide.  If you work in a crowded, airless or recycled air environment — or travel a lot — you are in for a doozy of a season ahead!   […]
Marketing Home Staging Tips   Hello everyone, & Happy Fall!  This season brings visions of warm fires, colorful leaves, crisp mornings & warm days.  Planning ahead can make all the difference in whether you are too cold or too warm when it comes to Autumn.  It can also make the difference in selling your home.  Many people hire professionals […]
Marketing Fall House Hunting Tips   Fall brings images of orange, red, and yellow falling leaves… cooler weather… and Halloween parties with special treats.  Finally getting to wear a sweatshirt or light jacket again, along with your favorite comfy jeans and tennis shoes after such a long, hot summer is also a perk!  Autumn brings to mind many things, but did you […]
Marketing Strategies for Selling Your Home Fast So, you've decided to sell your home and find something that better meets your current housing needs!  This can be exciting – or terrifying, depending on your perspective.  Here are three strategies for getting your home off the market fast!    http://www.zillow.com/blog/get-your-home-off-the-market-fast-176288/    What if you DO put your home on the market and it isn't getting many offers?  […]
Marketing Down Payment Questions Answered What percentage of down payment is required to purchase a house?  Where can a down payment come from?  What are the rules associated with down payments?  Can you borrow from someone else to come up with the down payment?  Can someone "gift" you the money?  What IS a down payment anyway?   Figuring out just […]
Marketing What you need to know about Lending Rates One of the things that buyers find the most confusing is how to get a loan to purchase their home, and how the mortgage percentage rate is calculated from lending firm to lending firm.  For those who don't speak "mortgage-rate-ese" those forms can be like trying to decipher and understand a foreign or alien language!   […]
Marketing Ideas for a Better Backyard for You Whether our home is in the country, the suburbs, or the city, we all like a little privacy now and then.  You may be an introvert or a social butterfly, but there are times you just don't want to have the world looking in on you.  Your backyard is an extension of not only your […]
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Marketing Seeing Your Home with Different Eyes Selling your home is sometimes like giving away a cherished pet.  We love it the way it is, and expect anyone who gets our home to be as lucky as we were.  However, sometimes, because we have so many good memories in our home, we forget that this only adds value to the home for […]
Marketing You Won’t Believe How Fast They Paid Off Their Mortgage!   We all know having a mortgage is a neccessity of home-ownership, but that doesn't mean it's fun to pay! (Especially as it acrues interest over the years.) Many of us dream of paying off our home sooner rather than later but it's difficult to fiscally make that a reality. I ran across this amazing story […]
Marketing Patio Paver Ideas With Summer fast nearing its end, and school about to start, there's still time to have a few more backyard patio BBQs and enjoy the longer days and warm nights.  "But I have no place to have a BBQ", you say?  You don't need a fancy poured concrete patio or deck to have a great […]
Marketing Wildfire Protection for your Home & Family With all the news about the wildfires around Oregon this past couple of weeks, I thought it would be good to address ways we can protect our home and family against becoming a victim of loss through wildfires.  In a worst-case scenario, we should also also address how to prepare for the possibility of a […]