When shopping for a home, you probably know if you want to live in a city, the suburbs or out in the country. I was born in New York City and lived in/around the city until I left for college ... so it's no surprise that I get frustrated when I don't live near a large city. When you start searching …
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What Are House Elevations?
Drive through a community and you'll assume there are 20, 30 or more different house styles. In reality, new home builders will only build six to eight house plans in a development. But each house floor plan comes with two, three or more different house elevation styles. So what are house …
Luminarias, a Treasured Holiday Tradition
Every holiday tradition helps us create memories we can enjoy for many years. Luminarias are a popular holiday tradition in Mexico and across the southwest part of the US. We don't see them as often in the northeast because we spend less time outdoors during the winter. My memories of …
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Caulking Confusion: Too Many Types of Caulk
Unless you’re a handyman who uses caulk every week for different home repair projects, you probably don’t realize that picking caulk is a lot like picking a new sofa. There are an endless number of choices and figuring out which of the many types of caulk to use can be challenging. With …
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Home Safety Checklist
Some home maintenance tasks are obvious. When a lightbulb burns out, you've got to replace the lightbulb. But we forget about things like smoke alarms until one goes off or our heating and cooling system stops working. That's why we've created a home safety checklist to help you take proactive steps …
Read HOA Documents Before You Buy a Condo!
You found a wonderful condo that meets all your requirements for a new home. The price is right and you won't have to worry about maintaining your homes exterior or the pool Before you make an offer to buy a condo, you need to read the Homeowner Association, or HOA documents. Why? You might find …
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