Here’s a quick maintenance checklist to help you prep your home for summer.


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Summer is a great time to be outdoors having fun, but homeowners can’t forget to take care of their properties. Here’s a quick summer maintenance checklist you can use to keep your home running smoothly:


1. Make sure there’s nothing growing in or around your HVAC unit. If any weeds, brush, or grass start growing in or around your HVAC unit, that will cause it to run less efficiently. Neglecting to check this may end up costing you thousands when you have to replace the unit, so evaluate it’s condition every summer. Also, make sure it’s balanced and not leaning to one side. Again, this can affect its efficiency. 


2. Inspect your deck and patios. Check your decking for nail pops, loose nails, splinters, etc., and whether the sealing ne ...

Here’s a monthly checklist you can use to keep your home well-maintained and save thousands of dollars.


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A regular home maintenance schedule can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs down the road. Even better? You don’t need to be handy to keep your home well-maintained, so today I’ll give you a quick checklist to follow. 


First, though, make sure you keep a monthly calendar. On the same day of each month, write down what you’ll do and what you’ll check. Every Saturday of each month, I recommend setting aside 30 minutes of your day to do the following:


1. Check your HVAC or heater filter. This should be changed monthly or bi-monthly, depending on the grade of filter you use. Adding this task to your schedule will add years to your heating system. 


2. Check your bathroom(s). Specifically, this inc ...

Homes are still being viewed all the time, but most are not being viewed in person. Here’s how homebuyers are operating a little differently these days.


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With the coronavirus pandemic affecting all of our daily lives and most of our typical interactions, we’re starting to use more technology to show properties. Either the listing agent, the buyer’s agent, or the seller are using FaceTime, Google Duo, Zoom, or GoTo Meetings to take virtual tours of properties. We’re also recording tours for clients and once the video is recorded, we can upload it to YouTube or Vimeo and email it out.

 

The real estate business is still active during this pandemic. Today I’m sharing what we’re doing to ensure business progresses.


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Today I want to share how the real estate market is doing during these unpredictable times. Real estate is still being bought and sold. We have several clients who are preparing their homes for sale, and if the stay-at-home order isn’t lifted, they’ll still be listing their houses. All of our listings are still active because people are still searching for homes. For those who want to see a house, we’re conducting virtual showings either by a previously recorded video or going live with FaceTime.

 

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Interest rates are extremely low right now. If your interest rate starts with a four or above, please reach out to us to discuss refinancing. We can put you in touch with one of our great lenders. Our goal is to save you money; refinancing can help shave time and money off your home loan. Remember, there’s never any cost or obligation to have a simple conversation with us.