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Korina Carnes
LPT Realty, LLC

How to Hurricane-Proof Windows

6 March, 2023| Education, Home Safety

Hurricanes are scary enough, but the idea of broken glass flying through your living room at 155 mph is downright terrifying. Add to that the scary thought that hurricane winds coming in through broke... read more

MJ Barreda rating star

4.96/5 (28 surveys)
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Spring Maintenance Checklist - More Than Cleaning

1 March, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...

Too many homeowners believe spring maintenance is all about the cleaning. Sure, spring cleaning comprises a big chunk of any spring home maintenance schedule, but maintenance aimed at various structur... read more

Korina Carnes
LPT Realty, LLC

Do You Need Hurricane Insurance?

27 February, 2023| Home Safety, Homeowners Insurance, Safety & Securi...

You have to investigate your policy details and how they relate to your location before making a decision on hurricane insurance. If you live in an area subject to hurricanes, you should weigh your ne... read more

MJ Nemer
HTX Living, LLC

Which Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe is Best?

25 February, 2023| Green Living, Education, Home Safety

Americans do a lot of laundry -- about eight loads a week on average. Using store-bought detergent costing about 20 cents per load, that adds up to $83 per year.If you'd rather save money and spend th... read more

MJ Barreda rating star

4.96/5 (28 surveys)
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

23 February, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...

Before the weather grows colder it’s important to prepare for the winter months to prevent costly damage. Below are the fall preventative home maintenance steps that every homeowner should follo... read more

Victoria Bills rating star

5/5 (20 surveys)
CB&A, Realtors

What to Expect During a Home Inspection

20 February, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Safety

The first thing you need to know about a home inspection: You'll feel all the feels. There's the excitement the inspection could be the longest time you're in the house, after the showing... read more

Rayya Salem rating star

5/5 (3 surveys)
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene - The Woodlands

Homebuyers get nervous during Inspection/option pe...

15 February, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Safety

Your offer has been submitted to the Listing Agent and you wait patiently for the next couple of hours to hear back. You finally get the call from your Realtor that your offer has been accepted! Congr... read more

MJ Barreda rating star

4.96/5 (28 surveys)
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan

Potential Plumbing Problems

10 February, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...

Your faucet is making strange noises—A loud sound like a screech when you use the tap is a sign there is air in your pipes that signifies something is not right with your bleed-off system. This... read more

Tammy Longdon rating star

4.96/5 (70 surveys)
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lake Conroe/Willis

How to Prepare for a Winter Storm

6 February, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Education, Home Safety

Winter has definitely landed and just in time for the holidays with the National Weather Service predicting a significant winter storm in the Midwest. Heavy snowfall and strong winds, and various typ... read more

MJ Nemer
HTX Living, LLC

Types of Plumbing Pipes and Their Lifespans

3 February, 2023| Home Safety, Home Buying, Education

Nothing lasts forever, and that includes the plumbing pipes in your home. Fortunately, the majority of pipe materials perform well for decades. However, when that lifespan is reached, pipes may start... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to t...

3 February, 2023| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Safety

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to... read more

MJ Nemer
HTX Living, LLC

Give Your Community the Gift of Emergency Prepared...

31 January, 2023| Safety & Security, Home Selling, Home Safety

Creating an emergency preparedness plan that helps your condo or homeowners association prepare for the worst could be the most valuable 40 hours you spend volunteering -- if a disaster strikes your a... read more

Jordan Schilleci
Jo & Co.

Gleannloch Farms Real Estate Market Update Januar...

30 January, 2023| Home Safety, Neighborhoods & Communities, Relocati...

Hi neighbor, Today I will be sharing with you our perspective on the local real estate market here in Spring, Texas, specifically a market update for the neighborhood of Gleannloch Farms. Whether y... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

Child Proof Your Home

29 January, 2023| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Safety

Child Proof Your Home Keeping children safe from danger is a parent’s priority and a full-time job. Unfortunately, accidents in the household do happen, such as a fall, burn, or choking. Howeve... read more

Shayne Stone
HomeSmart

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Mar...

20 January, 2023| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Safety

It doesn't matter if you're someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you've heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range... read more

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