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Ah, fall: The nip of the first chill in the air. The colorful foliage. The pumpkin spice lattes. The pumpkin spice everything. Oh yeah, and the long list of home maintenance tasks awaiting you at the start of the season. We hate to intrude on your fall bliss, but the post summer months are a critical time for knocking out routine home maintenance to keep your household running smoothly into winter. Luckily, many of these tasks are easy DIY projects, with options to call in the pros if you prefer. 1. Check wind... read more
Out of all the common household essentials we often take for granted, hot water quickly rises to the top of the list. It offers a refuge when we just want to soak the day’s worries away in a steamy shower, dissolves stubborn stains from our laundry, and tackles greasy pots and pans. When our hot water stops working, this seemingly small inconvenience ends up causing some major upheaval in the house.  If you’re currently dealing with no hot water in the house, the good news is that ther... read more
Dallas Fort Worth is one of the US markets with record high home costs. While overall median home prices in the North Texas area are up approximately five percent, so far in 2018 prices for homes under $200,000 are rising almost twice that rate. Core Logic is forecasting further increases in home prices AND interest rates in the year ahead.  If you are thinking of buying, hurry...do it now!... read more

Winter Home Maintenance Tips

Posted by Marian D Unger on November 29, 2018 in  uncategorized
While the weather hasn’t gotten too cool yet, winter is quickly approaching in DFW! Whether you believe winter weather predictions or not, it’s a good time to get your home prepared for anything during the remaining weeks of fall! Start by reviewing our list of winter home maintenance tips: Inspect Attic Check the insulation in your attic and crawlspace and seal areas around recessed lights and plumbing vents that could allow warm air from living areas to escape to the attic. Change Air Filters It&rsquo... read more
Are you thinking about putting your home on the market for sale? It doesn't matter if you've been living there for 50 years or five. You want to do everything you can to get the most from your initial investment. Find out why a residential roof replacement is one thing to consider to help get the most out of your house that's for sale. New roof installation will help with the selling of your home for several reasons. You can increase the asking price, prevent potential buyers from trying to bargain with you, sell ... read more

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