From a Recent Home Sale ~
While some are making plans for vacations away from home, others are just moving into their own home for the first time. How exciting! Here is a quick update from someone who just bought a home this Summer.
"Wow, working with Donna has been an incredible experience. Now here we are moving in to our own house. Our project this fall is adding the personal touches to make it a home! Thank you Donna!"
- Amanda & Jim Wilson |
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Spring Brings an Increase in Buyer Demand but a Decrease in Supply
For the second month in a row, existing-home sales were up; according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales rose 1.1 percent in March to 5.6 million—welcome news after the weather-related declines posted in February. The increase in overall sales activity can be partly attributed to strong gains in the Northeast and Midwest. However, sales are still 1.2 percent below a year... Read More
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Trends That Transform Your Yard
Do you want to make your yard a more exciting, inspiring place? Here are some popular trends to improve your outdoor space with attractive and useful features:
A Vibrant Vegetable Garden
Home centers report that there is a growing interest in back- and front-yard gardens. Garden stores carry a large assortment of seeds and starter plants. In addition to in-ground planting, growing... Read More |
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Is It Time to Replace Your Windows?
Windows provide natural light, ventilation, and a view of the outdoors, but windows that are worn-out can also be a major source of wasted energy. Every time the heating or air-conditioning turns on it's like blowing money out the windows. Here are a few ways to check your windows:
Do the Windows Work?
Check to see if the windows open and close easily and lock securely. If you have trouble opening... Read More
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Four Questions to Ask about a Neighborhood Before You Buy a Home
So you think you've found the perfect house. It has everything that you need and more, including that incredible walk-in closet that you've been dreaming about for years. However, don't be so quick to make an offer. When you buy a house, you're also buying a neighborhood. Here are four important questions you should ask before you submit an offer:
1. Does the Neighborhood Fit Your Lifestyle? If you tend to go out at night and enjoy the nightlife, then living in a downtown area would be more ideal than living in the suburbs. If you have children or are planning on having... Read More
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Five Easy Steps to a Lush Lawn
Lawn-revitalization projects are surprisingly easy to do, so whether you're selling your home or staying put and wanting to enjoy your property more, it's a worthwhile investment. The experts at Grass Seed USA, a coalition of grass-seed farmers and academic turf specialists, offer the following five simple steps to achieving a lush lawn quickly:
1. Aerate. When the soil under a lawn becomes too compacted, water, air, and nutrients have a hard time reaching grass roots. Lawn aerators correct this problem by pulling small plugs of soil about 1/2 inch in diameter and 2– 3 inches deep out of the ground. You can... Read More |
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Entertainers Dream!
New Contemporary Kitchen
5,000 sq ft. 5 bed, 4 bath
Huge private backyard
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Lakefront Property
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Winning Owners Suite!
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Donna Smith - (888) 525-8847 |
Real Estate News - June 2018 |
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