For years now, virtual home tours have helped real estate buyers far and wide find the perfect home. From long-distance military personnel being relocated, to investors expanding their portfolio, to homeowners looking for a vacation getaway, this technology makes finding a house that’s a bit out of driving distance much easier. And for real estate agents, virtual tours have been a useful way to help buyers with their home search and to assist sellers in creatively marketing their listings.
Read MoreBackyard Composting
It’s that time of year when autumn leaves begin to fall and collect in our yards. Composting is a great way to clean up the yard, while also creating nutrient-rich soil for a healthy garden. Adding comps to your flowerbeds and garden keeps soil fertile and productive while reducing the amount of yard waste that ends up in landfills. Here are a few tips to help create soil for autumn’s beauty.
Read MoreSeptember 2020 | Market Update
As we enter the fall season, brokers report that the real estate market is still highly saturated with buying activity. Concurrently there’s been a decline in mortgage applications, despite mortgage rates remaining below 3 percent.
Read MoreImproving Indoor Air Quality
Improving indoor air quality is a key factor of keeping a healthy home. Indoor allergens and irritants such as dust, pollen, and chemicals are often found in the air at home which can result in respiratory issues, allergy flare ups, and other illnesses. Here are a few tips to help keep your air clean.
Read MoreHome & Neighborhood Security
Even while we’re spending more time at home there are measures we can take to bolster the security of our homes and neighborhoods. Here are a few great tips to stay safe at and around your home.
Read MoreWhat's New In Smart Home Tech
It has been an interesting year for smart home technology. Here are a few innovative products frequently voted best smart home tech in 2020.
Read MoreAugust 2020 Market Update
Brokers report they are encountering more multiple offer situations as the market heats up. Buyers are not hesitating to jump in with offers over the asking price in hopes theirs is the chosen one. Extremely low mortgage rates are playing a significant role by providing home seekers with more buying power.
Read MoreJENNY’S GARDEN TIPS: Mid-summer garden perk ups
As this strangest year keeps plodding along, our gardens beginning to wane a bit in this mid-summer heat. Vegetables and flowers may be yielding a bumper crop, but your garden may not look as picture perfect as you imagined it to be. Plants are maturing, setting their fruit and seed, or even looking a bit worn. Foliage may begin to yellow; flowers start to slow down and sometimes plants just die. If your garden has any of these symptoms, here are a few perk up tips to keep it looking great the rest of the summer.
Read MoreMove-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?
Right now, we’re all stuck at home more than we want. So shouldn’t our home be our #HappyPlace?
But what would make your home life better? A bigger backyard? A dedicated office? A view of the ocean?
Read my latest blog post to find out whether a Larger Home or a Vacation Home would be a better choice for you!
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