Category: Insights
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Energy Efficient Homes
Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficient and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from the National Association of Realtors shows…
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Down Payment
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know If you are planning to buy your first home, then you are probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If…
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Buying or Selling a Home
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community. The chart below shows how much economic activity is generated by homes sales and it’s impact. As the visual…
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Vacationer’s Guide to Protect Your Home
Actually relax on vacation!! When you are away on a nice, relaxing vacation, you may find your thoughts are disrupted by the home you left behind. Did I leave the door unlocked? I hope the basement isn’t flooding. Did that package arrive, and is it just sitting there on my front steps for anyone to…
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The Real Estate Market Is Strong
This Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime! When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime. Maybe the strongest. Here are two fundamentals that prove…
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Use Your Local Extension Office
Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…
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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…