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Wednesdays Unplugged – Mary’s Wild Rice

“Snow brings a special quality with it—the power to stop life as you know it dead in its tracks.” – Nancy Hatch Woodward NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s...
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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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A Fresh Start for Our Homes and Our Hearts… donating and disposing of things you clear out

Just like we knew it would happen, the holiday season is coming to an end and 2023 is ready to begin! This past week our home was flooded with new...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/6/2023… best practices for selling in 2023

Market stats for 2022 ended with a normal arc, with showings picking up in the week between Christmas and New Years as buyers took advantage of holiday time away from...
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How much do you need for a down payment?

Many people think you need 20% down – that is not the case for most people. You can buy a home with as little as 3% down in many cases....
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

“The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination.” – Terri Guillemets NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay...
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Why iBuyers like Opendoor are facing big challenges in 2023… how they are different from “We Buy Houses” companies

“We Buy Houses” companies Companies that buy homes directly from sellers for cash have been around for a long time. They typically promise quick, all-cash offers and ultra-fast closings, some...
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Window Replacement Part 1: The Dog and Pony Show Comes to Your House

Time for window shopping? Get ready for the product that was absolutely made for the kitchen table sales pitch. Windows are a salesperson’s dream, chock full of parts and pieces...
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What to avoid doing when you are applying for a mortgage…….

Everyone always has questions when you start the mortgage process. And of course many people give you different answers! Here is some information that can help answer questions on what...
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Top 20 Home Inspection Photos from 2022

Drumroll please: it’s time to share our favorite home inspection photos from the past year. They keep on coming, and this is possibly our best year ever for photos. We...
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