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As baby boomers age, their adult children often face challenging questions about caring for their elders. Not everyone is suited for multi-generational living. Be honest as you ask yourself these questions. What are your parents’ health needs? Do they still have the ability to care for themselves? What health challenges run in your family? If … Read more
Relaxing on your deck is a real pleasure. Unfortunately, wood decks need periodic refinishing to extend that pleasure for many years. Here’s how to restore your deck’s beauty. Choosing the right time It’s important that the weather be dry when you are cleaning and refinishing your wood deck. Wood will not absorb stain well if … Read more
If you love the zesty taste of fresh herbs in food, wouldn’t it be great to have some growing right outside the backdoor or in a sunny kitchen window? Consider planting your own tasty herb garden either indoors or out. Here are some tips for herb gardening. Where to plant a herb garden Herbs require … Read more
FROM CHIEF MARK RODDY: It has come to our attention that individuals are improperly discarding their used personal protection equipment (PPE’s), such as gloves and masks, outside of some of our businesses that have been determined to be essential and permitted to be open. This behavior is irresponsible, potentially hazardous, and disrespectful to not only … Read more
As the COVID-19 outbreak causes real estate agents to move away from holding open houses, many pros have quickly transitioned to online marketing for their listings. Here is what your social media savvy agent knows for sure. Real estate websites. First and foremost, your home should be listed by your agent on the Multiple Listing Service … Read more
Finding your perfect home starts with searching for your kind of neighborhood. What is so important with a good neighborhood? The environment you live in affects your lifestyle and quality of life for you and your family. You may want to live near a park so you and your kids can often walk there and … Read more
If you’re thinking of selling your home, prep up your kitchen. Homebuyers put a premium on the kitchen. Families do a lot of things in the kitchen – preparing meals, sharing meals, sorting through bills, and just hanging out. According to a recent survey by SieMatic Corp., 85% respondents said that the condition of a … Read more
Buying a home is expensive. A lot of people want to have a home of their own but do not have enough cash or can’t get enough funding to afford a mortgage. On the other hand some people are looking for ways to be able to take advantage of tax benefits from being a home … Read more
Usually, spring and summer is the busiest time in residential real estate. Most families want to take advantage of the good weather and the children’s summer break. However in most regions, spring is also when houses are most expensive. During this time, there are a lot of buyers and competition is tough. Here are some … Read more
Asking for a home loan from a friend or family member is difficult; even if they are people close to you. The money involved is big and you probably see each other frequently or at least once a year. If they turn you down, you might feel uncomfortable with each other. But if you could … Read more