Blizzards and snowstorms might not seem as threatening to your home as hurricanes and other strong storms. However, these winter storms can cause severe damage, such as roof damage from a buildup of snow and ice or water damage from melting snow. Keep the following tips in mind to prepare your home for these types of storms and lower the risk of serious damage. Insulate Your Pipes During blizzards and snowstorms, pipes in your home could be at risk of freezing. If there is wa

When winter weather strikes, you may think it’s time to stop putting your house out there, but don’t worry. You can still successfully show a house in the winter months, but it will take a little extra preparation. In fact, buyers who are shopping in the winter are often highly motivated, because they typically have an urgent need to move during the “off season.” This, combined with fewer houses on the market in many communities, can lead to an easier sale. Here are some tips

Close out 2019 with a month full of celebrations! Giving Tuesday Whether it’s buying someone a coffee or raising funds for an important cause, consider how you can show your generosity today. Pearl Harbor Day In remembrance of the lives that were lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Wreaths Across America Day Wreath-laying ceremonies across the country honor all the veterans of America’s armed forces who will be missed this holiday season. Join Us In Biller

Love and luck mark this month. Chinese New Year It’s the Year of the Pig. People born under this sign are said to be seekers of status who enjoy life and have good luck. Home Warranty Day Take time today to learn more about this special insurance coverage for the appliances and systems inside your home. Valentine’s Day Whether you go for chocolates and flowers or dinner and diamonds, love is love, no matter how you show it! Presidents’ Day Add Washington’s and Lincoln’s birth

Do you get chills just thinking about your utility bills during wintertime? If your answer to a drafty home is to simply crank up the furnace, you’ll not only pay for it, but you could also be wasting energy and depleting more natural resources in the process. Instead of making your heater work overtime, here are ways you can reduce your energy consumption and still keep your home warm and toasty this winter. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), heating acc

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Solutions to this issue range from long-term investments to quick fixes that will help you save in the short term. If you’re renting an apartment or plan on moving soon, you might be better off focusing on low-cost, short-term fixes while you shop for a home that is more energy-efficient. In this article, we’ll cover both types of solutions so you can start saving money and fearing the heating bill each month. Read on for the list of the most cost-effective ways to save on he

People who have electric heat watch their bills double or more during the winter months. And for those who burn oil, wood or pellets, fuel costs are rising year after year. To help offset the increased costs of heating their home in the winter, many people have turned to cost-efficient solutions that can help mitigate the effects of rising prices. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most simple and effective ways to conserve heat in your home so that you can get the mo

Homeowners have a strange relationship with mice. Some of us welcome them into our home as pets, while others try to keep them out or kill them off with traps and poisons. As the nights get colder mice get braver and attempt to take refuge in your warm home. Unfortunately, the relationship isn’t always mutually beneficial. Mice can get into your food, chew through wires, and leave their droppings in all corners of your home. There are really two steps to taking care of a mous

OK – So its winter! Do not target your intentions on the time of year. Focus your efforts on the home buying market. For sellers of homes and land, winter may be the ideal time of the year to list your property for sale. A misconception by sellers that winter is a bad time to put your home on the market results in low inventories and less completion for sellers. Choose A Realtor List your home for sale with an experienced and reputable licensed Realtor that will expansively p