Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas produced by burning gas, wood, propane, charcoal or other fuel. You must have a CO detector if you have fuel-burning appliances in your home. And if you have such appliances on more than one level of your home, you should have a carbon monoxide detector on each […]

As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and sometimes expensive repairs for your home.  A home warranty can sound like a great solution to this dilemma, but is it really worth it? Home warranties have gotten a bad rap in the past, but like any warranty or insurance policy, the upfront […]

Have you ever been the last one to take a shower and run out of hot water? It could happen when you have too many overnight guests or one family member known for long showers!   But, what happens when your hot water heater stops working efficiently on a daily basis, guests or no guests?  […]

Both the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained. And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for the weeks ahead. You want to fully enjoy your home and yard […]

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your [first or next or…] home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is totally normal!   But, you definitely don’t want to rely on luck or chance during the process. Everyone wants the “luck of the Irish” when looking for a home, […]

How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease — Week 5 My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. This time around, you’ve […]

How to Move Up with Ease Series –Week 2 My 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.    Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. When you are ready for a new […]

HOW TO MOVE UP WITH EASE SERIES We all love our first home but eventually there comes a point when it’s time to move on.  Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home.  When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell or rent-out, the stakes […]

If you’ve been thinking about buying your next home and are just not sure of the steps involved to buy and sell at the same time, or even where to start, then this weekly series How To Move Up To Your Next Home With Ease: A Guide For Homeowners Who Want to Buy and Sell […]

Getting ahead of the spring market is all about planning. The Spring market in our area starts as early as February.  So you may have noticed more homes popping up in the last few weeks. If you’re thinking of buying or selling in the coming months here’s a few things to consider. Before Shopping for […]