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12 Home Energy Efficiency Tips
Whether you are going green or trying to save some green, home energy efficiency is a hot topic. According to data provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 40% of all emissions of carbon dioxide by the U.S. are the result of using ener...
Selling a House With Pets
We Americans, we love our pets. Dogs, cats, hamsters, snakes, parakeets, and even squirrels, we are a culture that appreciates animal companionship. According to the internet, 55% of households have pets, which means at any given time, half o...
A Buyer’s Guide to Multiple Offers
Ahh, the infamous multiple offer situation; buyers hate them, sellers love them. Having a house receive more than one offer is common in a seller's market. The U.S. has been experiencing a shortage of listings, creating a seller's market in man...
First 5 Things to Focus on When Buying A Home
Buying your first home can be overwhelming. You probably have 800 questions and thoughts running through your head. These are the first five things I think you should focus on. Start Saving. A standard downpayment for a first-time homeown...
To Live or Not to Live in a Homeowners Association
Homeowners Association 101 Do buyers want to move into a house with a homeowners association or avoid them like the plague? It's a question for the ages. Every homeowner's association is different. Each HOA varies in price, regulations, bene...
Richmond is for Dog Lovers
Whether you see her sitting in a chair at the Squirrels game, or see him hanging out at a local brewery, dogs are everywhere in Richmond. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many beautiful cities around this country, and they all vary in do...
Fear Factor: Home Buying
Raise your hand if you can buy a house today. 40% of you who didn’t raise your hand CAN purchase a home right now, crazy, right?? The two greatest reasons people don’t buy a home are fear and misinformation. Purchasing a home is one of ...
Why Winter Is A Great Time To Sell
Around this time of year, every year, we get the question, “Wouldn’t it be better to wait and sell my house in the Spring?” Unbeknown to most, winter is a great time to sell your property! Redfin, the real estate company, and website,...
