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FIVE FALL MAINTENANCE TIPS FOR YOUR HOME With winter season approaching, now is the time to do a few simple tasks around your home. Not only can this prevent damage from occurring, but it can help keep your home exterior clean. Instead of giving you a long laundry list of things to check off, here are what I feel to be the five most important. #1 Is My Home Safe?... This is simple question to ask yourself every spring and fall. Do you have one smoke detector on each floor of your home? Do I need to change the batteries? Do I own a fire extinguisher? If so, is it up to date? Where is my first aid/at home emergency kit? Do I need to make any changes? Can our family be okay if there is a major event like an earthquake, flood, tornado or other natural disaster? #2 Am I Protecting My Home From Water Damage? Water damage can be a root cause of home problems. Here are a few areas to check to lower your risk of water damage in your home. Check your gutters & downspouts Check for debris that could be collecting in your gutters. If you see leaves collecting, remove them in order to prevent clogged gutters. Also, check if your gutters are damaged & are still attached to your home. Lastly, check your downspouts. Ensure they are draining properly instead of being clogged and pooling water near your home. Check your roof Loose or missing shingles on your roof can increase your risk for water damage. Make sure your shingles are in good condition before that winter storm hits. If you have a home with a flat roof, ensure it doesn’t have any buildup of leaves. Are exposed pipes still insulated? Check the exposed pipes around your home to ensure the insulation isn’t ripped or torn. #3 Is Air Escaping My Home? Check door and window seals for signs of deterioration. Use weather stripping or caulking around windows and doors to help keep warm air in and cold air out. You’ll also lower your energy bill. On another note, if air can get into your home, water can too. #4 Did I Replace My Furnace Filter? To keep your furnace running efficiently, you need to replace the filter often. Some filters may need to be changed every month. #5 Are Rodents Nesting In My Home? Rodents tend to nest in your crawlspace, attic and even in your walls. Walk the perimeter of your home & any access points in your garage to make sure you do not have any cracks or holes for rodents to enter. Also, check your vents along your foundation for holes or deterioration. As the weather gets colder, rodents are always looking for a warmer place to live. While preventative maintenance can get easily get pushed on the back burner when life gets busy, it’s still important to make the time to do it. Let me know if your have any questions or need some handy help! I'm always just a phone call away.

IS WINTER A GOOD TIME TO GO HOUSE SHOPPING? The housing market is dead around holiday time. But looking for a home or investment during the winter months can be a great idea if you're up for it. House shopping during off-peak times means less choice, but it also may mean sellers are extra motivated to make a quick sale. This is a huge bonus for buyers, because bargains are readily available. There are also fewer buyers looking around for properties. Negotiate fast closings, i...nclusions and repairs; you're more likely to get the deal you're after, and there are fewer chances of multiple offers (which can be stressful.) If you live in colder climates, the cold weather is an acid test of a home's hardiness, and even in the warmer climates, you're likely to see the heating system in action. Make the most of a slow market, because come spring, it will rev up and may price you out of the market. Give me a call and let's talk specifics. :)

October Newsletter Pumpkin spice & everything nice! Comfy sweaters, warm drinks and beautiful colors. Hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall season and enjoying all the flavors and spices that come with it. As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling, or investing in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals.... Interested in September Market Statistics for your area? Message me your Zip Code and I will send you a Report. YUMMY PALEO PUMPKIN PIE RECIPE https://www.paleorunningmomma.com/classic-paleo-pumpkin-pi/ It may be a spooky time of the year, but don't let that scare you out of the real estate market. October is an interesting time of the year for buying or selling a home. Inventory levels are on the decline, which usually means that drives the prices up. But this time of the year, inventory levels are dropping because many people don't like to have their home "open" during the holiday season. What does this mean for you? If you're selling, there is a lot less competition out there competing for those buyers. If you're on the other side of the fence and looking to buy, while inventory levels may be lower, the homes on the market often will deal so they can consider their home sold and not have people looking at their home during the holiday season. So either way, if you're thinking of buying or selling, the sooner the better... so give me a call today.

A Beautiful Season The leaves are changing and the kids are going back to school. It's a busy and beautiful month. As always, if you know anyone who has an interest in buying, selling, or investing in real estate, be sure to give them my name! Referrals mean everything, and I would love to help them achieve their real estate goals. It's that time of the year for many parents to start counting the days until school starts. If you're one of the lucky ones, school has already st...arted. :) As the school year begins, everyone's thoughts turn towards the children. Did you know owning a home benefits your children? Some interesting statistics have been published about this and I thought I would pass them along. Children's reading scores are 7% higher for homeowners. Children's math scores are 9% higher for homeowners. High school graduation is 25% higher for homeowners. And the big one... College graduation is 116% higher for homeowners. So lets get your kids on the path to success... call me today and lets get you into a home (or a bigger one!) :)