Prudential Real Estate has released the results of its third quarter Consumer Outlook Survey indicating men and women tend to take up different tasks in the home-buying process and view homeownership through a slightly different lens. However, both say their real estate agent helped ease the decision-making process. Take a look at the infographic in this…
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Who Needs Job Action Day? Not Those With The “Happiest” Job In America
November 4th is Job Action Day. According to the website Quint Careers.com, Job Action Day is “an opportunity to not only examine your current job and employer, but also evaluate both the stability of that job and employer as well as your personal fulfillment with your job.” If a survey from earlier this year is…
Appliances – What is the Life Expectancy?
Not ready to face the expense of replacing your stove, dishwasher, or even your vacuum?? Read on to discover some preventative measures you can take to keep many of your household appliances from reaching an early demise. Also, discover when it might be to consider finding a replacement… Appliance How to care for it When…
Autumn Home Checklist
Fall made its official arrival on Sunday, September 22nd. Although some days are still sunny and a bit warmer than usual, don’t be fooled! Crisp, colder days are winter days lurking around the corner; NOW is the perfect time to prepare your home for them! Here is a checklist to help you get started…. A…
Quick Tips for Selling Quickly
Patience is a virtue for just about any circumstance including selling your home. Yet sometimes you must sell quickly when a job opportunity arises or you face an abrupt lifestyle change. Assuming your home is in good condition and free of liens, here are several tips to help expedite a sale. 1. Price your house…
Real Estate: Buy or Sell First?
When it comes to home buying, the ideal situation would be to find a new home, just as you receive an offer on your existing home. You would then be able to close concurrently and move into your new home a few days prior to closing on your previous home. This does happen more often…
Down Payment Tips
Many people dream of owning a home but don’t think it’s possible because they lack the resources for a down payment and closing costs. Here are tips for securing that down payment. 1) Borrow from your retirement account: Many people have been investing in a 401(k) plan or traditional IRA for years and first-time homebuyers…
National Preparedness Month
What would you do if there was an emergency? Would you be ready? September will be your opportunity to find out. Throughout the month there will be numerous activities across the country to promote emergency preparedness.
Renting Your Home – Can you handle it?
Almost anyone can be a landlord and the extra income can be great…but owning even one rental property can be a huge headache! Do you have the time and skills to handle it properly? A landlord is responsible for providing a safe, smoothly functioning home for their tenants. That means making sure plumbing, wiring,…
Home Sellers: Check your Home for Storm Damage
The relentless rainfall and flooding in Colorado can be used as reminder that it’s been another crazy year of weather with many big rain and wind storms damaging houses throughout the country. With fall upon us and winter around the corner, home sellers should take a close look at their property for storm damage and…
Grandparents Day (Sept 8th)
In 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a resolution declaring National Grandparents Day be celebrated each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This act was set into motion in 1970 by a West Virginia housewife, Marian McQuade, as a way to encourage families to visit their elderly relatives. This year it will be celebrated…
Get Ready For Labor Day
Labor Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September (Sept. 2, 2013). It was originally organized to celebrate the many labor associations and their role in our economy…it’s now considered a day of rest! For many it also the “unofficial” end of summer and a last chance for trips and…

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