Call it what you will — working from home, remote work or telecommuting – it wasn’t that long ago that it was considered a novelty. In the past month or two, however, working from home has gone mainstream, and not…
Avoid planting these trees
Aside from autumn, early spring—before bud-break—is the ideal time to plant trees. And, if you’re thinking of selling your home, trees, placed strategically around the home, can help increase the home’s value. Not all trees are alike, however, and some…
The 3 most popular vegetables to grow in a pandemic garden
“Sow the Seeds of Victory” was a phrase familiar to all Americans in early spring of 1917. We hadn’t yet entered “The Great War” that was ravaging our allies’ food supplies. All across Europe, “. . . agricultural workers were…
Summer is on the way: Is your home ready?
Isn’t the internet amazing? The answer to just about any question you may have can be found with just a few key strokes. When we turned to the experts for advice on summer home maintenance, we were inundated with information…
Yes, Americans are still buying and selling homes
One of the questions we’re asked almost on a daily basis is “How’s the real estate market?” Most people we speak with assume that, because of the pandemic, it’s come to a screeching halt and that prices have plummeted. Neither…
Behind on your bills? Here’s what you need to do
It’s terrifying to suddenly find out that you’ll not be receiving another paycheck. It’s easy to go into panic mode, especially if you have others depending on you to keep the lights on and stomachs full. Across the country, utility…
The COVID-19 scammers are out in full force: How to avoid becoming a victim
While the government shutdown has brought out the best in millions of Americans, there will always be those who seek to take advantage of any situation. Unfortunately, because government agencies charged with rooting out the scammers are closed, they’re finding…
How to live in a home for sale without losing your mind
There’s a frustrating dilemma that occurs when your home is for sale. It happens when the need to keep the home clean, tidy and staged collides with daily living. Trying to keep the home in showing-condition when you’re living in…
Homebuyer: Can I Back Out if I Change My Mind?
What if you make an offer on a home for sale, the seller accepts it and then you change your mind about the purchase? Are you locked into the contract? Whether you’re suffering from buyer’s remorse, you found another home…
5 things you may not know about home warranties
If the home inspection leaves you less-than confident that the home you really, really want to buy won’t need repairs in the near future, you may want to ask the seller for a home warranty. You’re not alone, by the…
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