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Tips for buying a home in the winter
Have you heard that winter’s a bad time to buy a house? Here’s why that’s no longer true! While Spring and Summer are the most popular seasons to purchase a house, home sales in the Winter are becoming increasingly common. Cold weather and inclement conditions can change the home buying process in a number of…
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Common things that increase your Home Insurance rate
While finding out that your insurance premium has increased is never great news, sometimes there are things you can do to reduce the increase’s impact on you. For tips on doing this, we asked the experts! Many homeowners assume that their insurance premiums are calculated solely based upon the value of their home, but this…
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Cold Weather Dog Safety
How cold is too cold for your dog? Here are a few things to consider! Your pup may be excited to be able to play in the snow again, but with “the fun white stuff”, comes cold temperatures and even Polar Vortex conditions! We know you and your dog are eager to get out there…
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Removing Unwanted Odors from Your Classic Car
Restoring a classic car can be a very rewarding experience, but sometimes odors can still linger. Here are some tips for removing common odors from storage and lack of proper care! You never know where you may find that restorable classic car of your dreams. Unfortunately however, many times these cars have been stored in…
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How common IS Radon?
You might have heard of Radon, but is it a common problem in homes? Could you have a Radon issue in your home? You may have heard of Radon in the news, or at some point during a home purchase, but aren’t really sure what it is. Maybe you just don’t know if it’s something…
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What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away?
What happens if your Water Damage isn’t mitigated right away? Did you have a Water Damage that wasn’t dried properly and you’re now concerned could still be wet? When a water issue is initially discovered, many homeowners will try to clean it up themselves not realizing that it’s often the moisture you don’t see and…
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Hiring A Contractor Checklist!
Hiring a Contractor is arguably the most important choice you can make when beginning your home project. But how do you know that you’ve chosen the right Contractor? Often, one of the most intimidating factors of beginning a home project is finding the right contractor. In fact, concerns about questionable contractors and locating a reputable…
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What questions should you ask your real estate agent when buying a home?
Buying a home is a big step in your life, which is why it’s so important to find the right real estate agent for you. Here’s how! Choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference in the world. Not only because you want a real estate agent with the necessary knowledge and…
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Actual Cash Value (ACV) or Replacement Cost – What’s the difference?
Whether your Insurance Policy allows for Actual Cash Value or Replacement Cost is likely to have a large impact on your claim. Do you know which you have? Insurance policies are confusing to most homeowners, full of complicated terms, coverages, and limitations. One of the most confusing distinctions for homeowners is the difference between Actual…
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Things everyone should do when moving into a new house
Before moving into your new house, there are a few things you may want to do first! You’ve been packing your things with anticipation, and then it happens, the day you get handed the keys to your new house! It’s a moment that definitely ranks as one of the most exciting days of most people’s…