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Disposing of garbage disposal myths: will you burn out the motor if you don’t run cold water?

If you’re like me, you were raised to never (EVER!) turn on a garbage disposer without first running water down the sink. Just a few seconds of this dastardly deed...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/8/24… is a fixer upper right for you?

Market stats continued to drop this week, but coming soon listings and multiple offers dropped more than other metrics. Even though there aren’t as many multiple offer situations, I had...
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Things to think about when you cross the “Freedom Threshold” at age 61

A study by Merrill Lynch refers to a significant shift which occurs about age 61. The study refers to this change as “crossing the freedom threshold”… when where you live...
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VA mortgages

Since Veteran’s Day is on Monday, November 11th, I thought it was a great time to remind people that VA loans can be a great way to buy a home!...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

“You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” – Friedrich Nietzsche NOTE: I spend...
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Staging Tips For A Fall Sale

Staging & Styling: Rooms With Style, Photography: Mill City Team It’s hard to believe that we are in the full swing of autumn already. At Rooms With Style, we know...
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Q&A: “Are these cracks in my deck posts a problem?”

I’m frequently asked about nasty-looking vertical cracks in wood deck posts. Is this a problem? Is the deck going to fail? How big of a crack is too big of...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/1/24… how do Presidential elections impact the housing market?

Real estate market activity is tracking down… is it just seasonal, or does the Presidential election have anything to do with it? The only metric that didn’t fall this week...
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Mortgage scams to watch out for

Buying a home can be an exciting process – a little scary at times, but exciting! However as you go through the process, there are some things that may come...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Crock Pot Beef Stew

“Every election is determined by the people who show up.” – Larry J. Sabato NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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