Something about the smell of pine, the cooler temps, and the Salvation Army bells ringing in the air bring out a sense of goodwill in most folks. Hey, even Mr. Scrooge eventually came around! Seeing as how 30% of all annual charitable donations take place in December, end-of-year giving campaigns are often one of the […]
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The time is near for giving gifts of good cheer! With all the hubbub of the holidays approaching, the added task of gift-buying can quickly end up on your “Naughty List.” To make your life a little easier, here are a few great gifts that any homeowner would love to receive this holiday season. Local
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Sometimes you need a helping hand and don’t know where to look. As real estate agents, we connect our clients with great vendors and resources to get all kinds of household jobs done. We can be an amazing portal to our community, and we want to stay involved throughout your homeownership journey, but our services
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Most military families move a lot, a fact you are probably personally and painfully aware of already. You also typically live far away from family and have to navigate the waters of making new friends, fitting into new jobs, and creating new home spaces that blend new and old traditions together. One easy way you
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Ah, fall. Time for cooler temps, warmer clothes, and gearing up for all the upcoming holidays! Showing a home for sale, or shopping for one, during the fall often evokes memories of family gatherings and allows buyers to really see themselves in the home. But what if a holiday falls during your time on the
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Being a home buyer is overwhelming, but being a first-time military home buyer adds a whole new twist. Not only are you going through the emotional process of choosing the right home for your family and your finances, but you’re also thinking through the layers of other circumstances that may impact your purchase. What if
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If you’ve bought or sold a house, or even if you’re just beginning that adventure for the first time, you’ve likely heard about the importance of a kitchen. For many families, a kitchen is much more than where you assemble the meals that sustain your family (or hang takeout menus with magnets on your refrigerator).
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If you have kids or have ever opened your front door on Halloween night, you likely know that there are some unwritten rules we have about when it’s okay or not okay to go trick-or-treating. Children in costumes being pulled in a red wagon—okay. Pack of menacing-looking teenagers—not okay. And then somehow trick-or-treating in college
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Holidays are for celebrating, right? We celebrate the birth of our nation, significant religious events, changemakers in U.S. history, and, well, trees (Arbor Day). Did you know there are quite a few holidays and occasions focused on the military community? Check out this comprehensive list so you can be aware of all the patriotic happenings
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In many real estate markets, younger buyers are now competing with older buyers for the same types of homes. Understanding the market forces at work and adjusting your priorities to find a home that’s slightly removed from the most desired pool of homes can open up valuable opportunities for military buyers. Who’s Who The Boomer
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