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Fall Gardening Tips
After your last harvest of the season, it is time to get back in your garden and get everything cleaned up before the snow comes. This is an important phase in your garden — what you do now can make …
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Shorewest Tips: Ductwork
When it comes to the air ducts in a home, “out of sight, out of mind” can often prove to be unhealthy and expensive. Dirty ductwork can cause the furnace and air conditioning systems to work less efficiently, therefore costing …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
Is Home Remodeling Worth it? Before you start an extensive or costly home remodeling project you should consider what effect, if any, it will have on the resale value of your home. This informational video provides key points on whether …
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A Seller’s Market Still Means you Have to Sell your Home!
Selling your home during a seller’s market means that your home will fly off of the shelf right? Not so fast…there are plenty of things that you should and should not be doing to make sure you give your home …
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Trend Watch: Quartz Countertops
Is granite king anymore? Not since quartz moved in! Say hello to the new reigning countertop material. In 2015, 89% of National Kitchen and Bath Association members said that they used quartz in their kitchen remodeling projects. Meanwhile the use …
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Home Improvement Blunders for Buyers to Watch Out for
Not all things on the report should cause red flags or cause the buyer to back out. However here are four projects that might need a further look before going any farther in the buying process: 1. Improperly installed decks. …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
What is a Quitclaim Deed? A “deed” transfers ownership of a property from one party to another. Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are the two most common kinds. This informational video provides key points on the difference between warranty and …
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What Sellers Should Know About Comparables
When looking to sell your home, your Shorewest, REALTOR® will be looking at quite a few different factors to see where your home should fall price wise. It is important to look at comparables or comps to understand fully how …
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Nine Mini DIY Projects for Your Home
Looking to spruce up your home without a full remodel? Here are some mini makeovers for your home that will surely make an impact without a lot of time or money! 1. Peel-and-Stick backsplash! Ready for a change in your …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
Tips for Filing a Homeowner’s Insurance Claim If you ever need to file a homeowner’s insurance claim, there are rules and procedures that you and the insurance company must follow – so carefully review your policy to see what your …
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