You can’t control the market, but you can control how you care for your greatest investment. But deciding how to pay for large scale home improvements? Can sometimes be more difficult than knowing what contractor, material, or project to choose. If you read our first...
It's the Christmas Season- but seasons are neither good or bad. We talk about changes- in life, in business, in politics- as ‘ups’ and ‘downs’. It fuels our drive as Americans. Hard work and bootstraps? This is our identity. It’s made us who we are. But after 30 years...
You’ve probably heard how crazy the housing market is, but just wait until you hear this story. Chris, a close family friend of ours, recently sold his home. Before talking with a realtor, he was worried about listing it. He’s lived in the same house for the past 40...
“A new roof adds value? That’s about as real as the tooth fairy, right?” I’m on the phone with a new client in Pine Grove. She and her husband have made the decision to downsize to a smaller home. But with all the new builds and modern subdivision homes available,...
How often do you think of your body’s hypothalamus? No shame if you just plugged that crazy word into google. The hypothalamus is the part of your brain that regulates internal temperature. It works together with skin, sweat, and even blood vessels to keep your body...
Have you read this article from Forbes? As of February this year, new builds accounted for one-third of houses for sale. Or read this statistic from Trading Economics on how housing starts saw a 12.2% month over month jump? Here’s an interesting fact for...
Hey Vern, I’m having a new roof installed! I’m so excited but I still need to choose a color. I was originally thinking of getting a dark gray shingle- but asking for ‘gray’ didn’t narrow down my choices! Then a friend of mine chose a light beige color for their new...
Ready to list your home? Your real estate agent will have all sorts of crazy ‘tips’ on how to make a good impression. I’ve heard it all: plating yellow flowers, painting the walls white, or even adding a colorful wreath to the front door. And maybe there’s something...
Ever wondered why the average American replaces their siding? Did you guess it’s due to damage? You’d be right! A recent survey by Alside, (a siding manufacturer) found 39% of the 1,300 homeowners surveyed replaced their siding due to damage. The shocking part? 36%...
Hey Vern, It’s a hot one! I am looking for ways to cut back on our AC bill while still keeping the house cool. When I brought this up to my neighbor, he said he used a “cool roof coating” on his garage. It’s a white paint coating he put on last summer and says it’s...
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