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Weekly real estate market update 5/26/23… showings are strong

It does my heart good to see showings continue to be strong, higher than the last three years… in spite of the fact that new listings dropped… or is it...
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VA Loans

Since Monday is Memorial Day, I thought it was a great time to say thank you to those that have served our country, especially those that lost family members while...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamy potato salad with rhubarb

Niksen: to do nothing, to be idle or doing something without any use NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our...
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An Overview of HO6 Insurance… coverage and benefits

HO6 insurance, commonly referred to as condo or townhouse insurance, provides essential coverage to property owners. Unlike traditional homeowners insurance that covers the entire structure, HO6 insurance is designed to...
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Finding Community, Finding Home

Vector Illustration When looking for a new home, we often focus on the house itself: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large kitchen, two car garage, two fireplaces, move-in-ready. Whatever our hopes...
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Combustion Air Ducts, Part II: Problems and Solutions

Last week I wrote about what combustion air ducts are and why houses need them. This week I will follow up with some of the most common problems and solutions...
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Weekly real estate market update 5/19/23 – the impact of changing mortgage rates

New listings continue to increase. So do price reductions, as multiple offers and pending sales slow a bit. We had three offers on a new listing last weekend. Still multiple...
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April 2023 real estate market update… year over year median home sales price drops 0.7%

Last month median home sales price was $355,000, about the same as the previous year. This month, April median home sales price was $367,500… 0.7% below last April median home...
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What is an escrow account?

In real estate transactions, unfamiliar terms can throw off a homebuyer or seller. Escrow is a term you may have heard before, especially when buying or selling a home. But...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Spinach salad with strawberries, pecans and feta

“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our...
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