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Weekly real estate market update 1/16/26… are big investors really buying up all the homes?

As expected, new listings and price changes settled down a bit after last week’s post-holiday jump up, with an increase in pending sales showing a response to last week’s activity....
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Cost vs Value 2025… which home improvements yield the highest Return On Investment (ROI)

Mortgage rates are expected trend lower in 2026, and wages are finally expected to grow faster than home prices. But it is still a tough housing market. With a strong...
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Does a cash out refinance make sense for you?

Have you been thinking about refinancing? Do you own your own home? Would a cash out refinance make sense? Here are some ways to decide if it might make sense...
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Korean Ground Beef Bowl

Wednesdays Unplugged – Korean Ground Beef Bowl

“I’d like to build the world a home and furnish it with love” – B. Backer, B. Davis, R. Cook, R. Greenaway, from “I’d Like to Teach the World to...
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Moving During Midlife: How a Change of Scenery Can Redefine Everything

Midlife is often painted as a time for stability — but for many, it’s the perfect moment for reinvention. Whether you’re craving new rhythms, rethinking your career, or simply yearning...
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Ice Dams In Roof Gutters From Melting Snow Can Cause Water Damage Inside Home, Insufficient Attic Insulation Is Usually The Cause.

Ice Dams: how to prevent and how to remove

Ice dams are literally dams of ice that form on roofs and cause water to back up. Ice dams form when the snow that touches the roof melts, and then...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/9/26… market leaps back into action

In spite of all the grief, fear and outrage that many are carrying right now, the market leaped back into action this week, right on schedule. Not only did new...
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Selling an Older Home? Here’s How to Make It Shine for Modern Buyers

There’s something special about older homes, the craftsmanship, the charm, the character. Yet, when it’s time to sell, those same vintage details can sometimes make a house feel dated to...
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So what might happen to rates this month?

This is the question I keep getting asked! And as I told someone earlier today, that is the million dollar question and no one really knows! Here are some of...
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Tuscan Chicken Soup

Wednesdays Unplugged – D’Amico & Sons classic Tuscan Chicken Soup

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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