Home Safety

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6 Home Improvement Projects You'll be Glad You Did...
13 July, 2023| Home Remodeling, Home Safety, Houston Living
Betsy Taylor and her husband decided to embark on a major home improvement project one winter: renovating their kitchen in Portland, Maine."We hadn't planned on redoing the floors, but after three wee... read more
3 Months, 3 Housing Trends: Mortgage Rates, Home S...
14 June, 2023| General, Education, Home Safety
For home buyers, home sellers, refinancers and fixer-uppers, the end of 2017 could get a little weird. In housing, the fourth quarter tends to be predictable -- but not this year. Here are three hous... read more
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season
11 June, 2023| Home Selling, Home Buying, Home Safety
Tips to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season Hurricanes are massive storm systems that bring high winds and heavy rain. The season begins on May 15 in the North Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic a... read more
What to Expect During a Home Inspection
7 June, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Safety
What to Expect During a Home Inspection By: HouseLogic From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out. The first thing you need to... read more
Here's how to prepare for hurricane season in the...
5 June, 2023| Home Safety, Houston Living, Home Improvements & R...
In addition to devastating public infrastructure and property, hurricanes are potentially life-threatening for communities near the Texas Gulf Coast. Storm surge is historically the leading cause of h... read more
Make Your Yard and Home a Bug Free Zone
4 June, 2023| Home Safety, Houston Living, General
7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone By:Barbara Eisner Bayer Be the home on the block that bugs run from. A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects... read more
Home buying & the benefits of a third party home i...
31 May, 2023| Home Inspections, Home Buying, Home Safety
Having a third-party home inspection conducted before the option period end in a real estate transaction is essential for several reasons. Here are some key reasons why it is important: Identifying... read more
Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
31 May, 2023| Safety & Security, Home Safety
Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoo... read more
Is Moving Now Your Best Financial Move?
30 May, 2023| Home Safety, Home Remodeling, Education
You may not have started 2020 thinking about a move. But like it or not, many of us have had to reconsider our living situations during the pandemic.Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who can now work... read more
Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
26 May, 2023| Home Buying, Home Selling, Home Safety
The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes fo... read more
Home Winterizing Checklist
10 May, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...
Easy Home Weatherproofing Some small weatherproofing jobs require little to no “handiness”, but can make a real difference once cold weather hits. By doing these things before the snow fli... read more
Let's Talk Home Inspections
9 May, 2023| Home Safety, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Insp...
Home inspections can seem like a daunting process, whether you are an experienced homeowner or a first time buyer. However, a home inspection is a crucial step in ensuring that the property you're int... read more
Summer Home Buying Guide: Tips and Tricks for a Su...
6 May, 2023| General, Home Buying, Home Safety
Summer Home Buying Guide: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Purchase Summer is a great time to buy a home. With the warm weather, longer days, and vacation time, you have more opportunities to explor... read more
The Worst Poisonous and Invasive Plants for Your Y...
1 May, 2023| General, Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety
When you think of unwanted plants, things like dandelions, quack grass and other common weeds that bully their way into your yard and garden probably come to mind. But occasionally, we inadverten... read more
Summer Maintenance Checklist for Your Home
1 May, 2023| Home Improvements & Repair, Home Safety, Home Sell...
Part 1: Easy Maintenance Tasks that take 30 minutes or less to complete 1) Window TreatmentInvesting in sun-blocking window covers and a new screen is energy efficient and hygienic, reducing costs whi... read more
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