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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pull Apart Pizza

“We didn’t know we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” – Pooh Bear NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay...
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ShowingTime reports “unusual” slowdown in activity nationwide

Showings slowed down significantly nationwide in April per ShowingTime, with the West leading the country with a drop of 35.3%. Good news is the Midwest showed the lowest drop, at...
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HIKMICRO B20 Infrared Camera Review

The folks at HIKMICRO recently reached out to me about testing one of their infrared cameras, and they sent me a B20 camera to try out. The specs look pretty...
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What happens on closing day?

It is typically about 45 days from the time you come to an agreement to purchase a home until closing… which can seem like a long time while you are...
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Weekly real estate market update… as price drops increase, pricing your home is more important than ever

New and pending listings moved up again this week, along with prices decreases which have been increasing since the end of April. These are signs of a softening market. While...
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Help for first time homebuyers

First time homebuyers have really noticed the increase in interest rates and in many areas, the lack of homes for sale. If you are looking for your first home, this...
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What if you can’t attend closing? Is there a remote option?

Results Title Remote Online Notary Closing Services Signing for closings have historically always required ‘wet’ signatures… meaning sellers and buyers personally signing in ink. With the advancement of online technology,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Favorite Grilled Salmon Sauce

“Love is not the softest force but often the fiercest.” – Krista Tippett NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and...
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High-efficiency furnace venting problems

High-efficiency furnaces use PVC pipes to vent the exhaust gases out of the home, and manufacturers are very specific about how the installation should be done. As a home inspector,...
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Crazy For Tile!

I love, love, love picking out tile. So many choices and  not enough rooms. HA! Have you seen the tile available these days? The textures, the patterns the colors! Whether ...
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