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Top Siding Options for 2021
Homes both old and new face a determined foe: the elements. One of the only defenses against moisture, wind, and heat is the siding your house is clad in. You can think of it a bit like house armor. So, when it comes time to choose your home’s main line...
What’s New in Water Heaters?
Your water heater is an important part of your home, especially if you have a family. Between cooking, cleaning, doing dishes, washing clothes, washing hands, and all the other things you use hot water for throughout the day, knowing that your water heater can handle your needs is vital. If...
Are You Ready for Smarter Home Security?
As smart devices become more common, it’s no surprise to find homeowners who have opted to upgrade to smart thermostats or replace some of their lights with smart LED bulbs. While gadgets like these and virtual assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home are great ways to make the home...
Top Reasons You Should List Your Home in Fall or Winter
Wondering whether to list your home this fall or winter? If you’re hesitant, it’s likely because you’re thinking you will be better off waiting until the warmer, busier months to put your home on the market. But the reality is that having a home on the market during the off-season...
2021’s Colors of the Year Unveiled!
Everything has its season, and for paint, winter is that time. Year after year, paint companies release their chosen Color(s) of the Year, which are meant to be reflections on trends that are coming to interior design near you. If you’ve been considering repainting a bedroom or your whole house,...
3 Reasons to Be Optimistic about Real Estate in 2021
This year will be remembered for many reasons, and optimism is one thing that’s been in short supply since the spring. We’re experiencing a global pandemic, social unrest, an economic downturn, and natural disasters, just to name a few. The challenges brought on by the health crisis have also forced...
Housing Market Forecast: What Does 2021 Offer?
While 2020 has faced its fair share of ups and downs, we know one thing to be true: the real estate market not only met expert predictions, it surpassed them, breaking records along the way. With that in mind, there’s one big blaring question right now: will the housing market...
A Look at Smarter Smoke Detectors
Keeping your family and your home safe is an important responsibility. There are a number of devices that you can buy to help accomplish this, with some of the most common being smoke detectors. There are many options when it comes to choosing a smoke detector, including several “smart” smoke...
Keeping It Clean This Flue Season
Roasting chestnuts over an open fire is a delightful holiday season tradition, but unless your flue has been inspected and cleaned, it’s not a very good idea. After all, a far less popular holiday pastime is running out into a winter night in your pajamas because your flue caught on...
Top Consumer Trends We’re Seeing In Real Estate As We End 2020
2020 may go down as one of the strangest – some might even say one of the worst – years in a generation. Between a pandemic and a high-stakes presidential election, the word that best describes 2020 is uncertainty. Many potential homebuyers embrace the adage ‘out with the old, in...
