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Spot A Walkable Neighborhood

Spot A Walkable Neighborhood

Walkable neighborhoods offer a great deal of value to their residents. When everything you need is easily accessible by foot,…

Prepare For The Fall Real Estate Market

Prepare For The Fall Real Estate Market

The real estate market is usually at its most active in the summer. The warm weather makes for great moving…

Funding Your Dream Home Renovations

Funding Your Dream Home Renovations

Renovating your home can be an exciting and rewarding process, but it’s also an expensive undertaking. Even a small kitchen…

Homebuying Tips To Help You in 2023’s Tough …

Homebuying Tips To Help You in 2023’s Tough …

The real estate market has been incredibly turbulent in the last few years. Although the market has cooled down in…

How a Few Can Impact the Greater Good

How a Few Can Impact the Greater Good

This morning (9/11/2023) in the Wired Start weekly newsletter, an article was shared regarding the enforcement of tight restrictions on…

Tips And Tricks To Live In Small Spaces

Tips And Tricks To Live In Small Spaces

Small living spaces can present a number of challenges. Keeping a clean and organized home when you have minimal space…

September 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

September 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

September 2023 HIGHLIGHTSWhere to Celebrate Oktoberfest This FallCalifornia Dreamin'A Dining Room Design GuideThe Flavors of FallFigs Stuffed with Goat Cheese…

Pool And Backyard Trends

Pool And Backyard Trends

Your backyard should be your space to detach, relax, and enjoy the outdoors. If your yard feels dull or drab,…

The Risk of FSBO

The Risk of FSBO

Listing your home as “For Sale by Owner,” or FSBO, may seem like an appealing option. You don’t have to…

Best Healthy Home Upgrades For 2023

Best Healthy Home Upgrades For 2023

Homeowners often focus on property value when upgrading their houses, but there are plenty of other reasons to renovate as…

Essential Questions To Ask At A Home Inspection …

Essential Questions To Ask At A Home Inspection …

The inspection is one of the most critical steps when preparing to buy a home. The results of the inspection…

August 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

August 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

August 2023 HIGHLIGHTSTouring America's Best Mountain ParksGet Organized After a Summer GetawaySeattle's Top PopsSimple Sandwiches for SummerChicken Fold WrapGrilled Pesto…

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Property Tax Reassessment After Buying A Home: Why Your Tax Bill Could Change

The mortgage itself is only one of your financial responsibilities as a homeowner. Your monthly paym…

Buying A Home With A Private Well: Water Testing, Maintenance, And Questions To Ask

Before making an offer on any home, it’s incredibly important that you do your due diligence…

A Better Plan. The Same Question.

The plan keeps changing. The question at every presentation does not. Here are the options, what eac…