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Over 90% of home buyers begin their search for a new home online - from the comfort of their couch. The truth is, today's instant access to listings across the country has dramatically altered the formula for seasonal home buying. Here are our top tips on How to Sell in a Winter Real Estate Market. Spring is still the hottest season for home shopping, however, there are real benefits to selling your home in the winter you might not realize: … [Read more...] about How to Sell in a Winter Real Estate Market

Most of us have experienced the monumental inconvenience of a refrigerator on the blink. Few other appliance "deaths" result in the same rush to salvage property. Major appliances work hard every day to make our life a little easier, and there are ways you can extend their life in your home. Make things a little easier on your family and Know the Lifespan of Your Major Appliances. Refrigerator The lifespan of a typical new refrigerator is about seven years. Maintenance tips: Vacuum the coils twice a year. Keep your temp settings around 37 degrees for your fridge, and 0 degrees for the freezer. Keep your refrigerator "full" to maintain temperature. Clean the door seal twice a year to keep the cold in, and your fridge from working overtime. Dishwasher The lifespan of a … [Read more...] about Know the Lifespan of Your Major Appliances

The History of Veterans Day This year, why not celebrate Veterans Day in a Meaningful Way? According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the history of Veterans Day began with World War I. World War I was known at the time as "The Great War." The war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars." Celebrate Veterans Day in a Meaningful Way Want to celebrate … [Read more...] about Celebrate Veterans Day in a Meaningful Way

Nothing spoils a good time faster than an emergency visit to your home from a plumber, who is going to charge holiday rates. Make sure your family is in for a no-surprise Thanksgiving this year. The Friday after Thanksgiving sees a 50% increase in service calls. Give your plumber the day off and Get Your Home Holiday Ready with our checklist. Your Garbage Disposal According to Roto-Rooter, the most common service call during Thanksgiving is for kitchen sink drains and garbage disposals. We've gathered the top 4 garbage disposal "Don'ts": 1. Don't put meat, poultry skin, or bones into your garbage disposal. 2. Don't put celery, fruit, and potato peels into your garbage disposal; these fibrous foods will not break down properly. 3. Don't pour fats and oils down the drains as … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Get Your Home Holiday-Ready!