Category: Insights
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How to Care for Your Septic System
Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key elements: Inspect and pump frequently Use water efficiently Properly dispose of waste Maintain your drainfield Inspect and Pump Frequently The average household septic system should be inspected at least every three years by a septic…
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Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High
Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you are thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are Mortgage Rates So High? When Will Rates…
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The True Value of Homeownership
Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to…
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Benefits of Selling Now
According to Experts Selling Now Has It’s Benefits If you are trying to decide if now is the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale.…
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Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
The Process of Buying a Home The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete…
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The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates
Some Highlights If you are looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on…
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What You Need To Know About Home Price News
The National Association of Realtors will release its latest Existing Home Sales Report tomorrow. The information it contains on home prices may cause some confusion and could even generate some troubling headlines. This all stems from the fact that NAR will report the median sales price, while other home price indices report repeat sales prices.…
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Home Price Declines are Behind Us!
If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. Contrary to those headlines, home prices aren’t in a freefall. The latest data tells a very…
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Heat-Tolerant Plants
Choose from these top heat-tolerant plants for your summer flower garden. Blanket Flower: The brilliant hues of the native North American blanket flower have a place in any garden. Blanket flower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Celosia: These fiery, heat-tolerant plants thrive in scorching summer weather. It will grow well in a wide…