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2018 

I want to write, I want to write but every time I sit down to write a blog, I have to stop and ask myself,  "who am I going to offend?" Isn't it awful that our ability to share our thoughts is now governed by what is politically correct?  I am not a person that discriminates.  I try and treat ev...
09/22/2018
Home Staging Tip...What to Do with Your Extras When You Prepare Your Home for Sale.   If you are getting ready to put your home on the market, you’re probably asking yourself what are you supposed to do with all of the things you’ve been told to remove. No doubt this is one of the first tasks yo...
09/21/2018
Moving is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary. If you think you may be on the cusp of a move, take a look at these telltale signs it's time to put your home on the market and move to a new home!   #1: Lack of Space   Have you outgrown your home? Are you tired of constantly bumping into fam...
09/21/2018
In 2010, Fannie Mae implemented its Loan Quality Initiative (LQI for short).   What is the LQI?   To simplify it, it means that we are going to re-pull your borrower(s) credit the day of the closing!!!   Keep in mind, this is for conventional loans only and not FHA, VA or USDA (even though some ...
09/21/2018
  Listing Agents or Buyer’s Agent, who works harder for their money?   The old debate rages on, who works harder a listing agent or a buyers agent? There are two checks paid at the closing, one for the listing agent and one for the buying agent. But the question is who worked harder for their ch...
09/21/2018
Making the decision to move from a larger home to a smaller one can be very hard. Your home, after all, is a source of comfort and is filled with beloved memories. For many, it’s where you watched your family grow.   But sometimes you may not have a choice, especially as the years go by. As an o...
09/21/2018
  First Time Homeowner Home Maintenance Tips     Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Things First Time Homeowners  Should do:      Clean Gutters and downspouts- make sure that water drains away from the foundation   Change summer screens on doors and windows   Check and replace weather stripping or ...
09/21/2018
So...who wears a name badge? There are plenty of good reasons to wear one. There also just as many reasons to not wear one. We came up with a list of reasons, but want to hear your input.   Reasons to wear a name badge: It can start conversations It shows you are on the job and makes you easy to...
09/21/2018
This is a head's up - beware the cheap LED light fixture! We have a 20 year old house, which we built.  It was time to upgrade the fluorescent kitchen light fixture.  I wanted LED. Looking around I wanted one that provided good light, lots of lumens. Watts measure the amount of energy a light bu...
09/21/2018
  Whether it’s buildings or single-family homes, managing properties has its good points and challenging ones. I manage some places and the supers have a check list to follow, so that the daily chores that have to be done on a regular basis get accomplished. It is very important to know what has...
09/21/2018
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