Homeowner - Melissa Diaz

Aug 10 2023

Unlocking Success with a Buyer’s Agency: Your Guide to Informed Real Estate Ventures

Home Buying, Homeowner, Resources / August 10, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

Are you on the hunt for your dream home? The world of real estate can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially for buyers navigating the intricacies of property transactions. Enter the Buyer’s Agency, a powerful tool that can turn your house-hunting journey into a well-informed and fruitful experience. Understanding the Buyer’s Agency: What is it? […]

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Jul 31 2023

How to Maximize Your Home’s ROI

Education, Homeowner / July 31, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

A home remains one of the most expensive and important investments a person will make during their lifetime. Like many other investment types, investing in a home requires knowledge, patience, and an understanding of both the short and long game. In order to maximize your home’s investment power, keep the following five truths in mind.

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Jan 2 2023

5 Tips for Winter Curb Appeal

Education, Homeowner / January 2, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

During the winter months, most people struggle to find motivation to keep their outdoor spaces in the same condition that the spring, summer, and autumn seasons inspire. Whether you are attempting to sell your home, or are simply looking to enjoy the pride of ownership in your home this winter, here are five tips that

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Dec 5 2022

Winterizing Your Home: Systems & Utilities

Education, Homeowner / December 5, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

Now that it seems like cooler temperatures and rising utility costs are here to stay, what could you or should you be doing to help winterize your home? Below are 10 suggestions on how to stay warm and make sure your house isn’t costing you extra dollars to run efficiently. 1. HVAC Some would argue

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Jul 11 2022

Five Things Homeowners Should Know

Home Buying, Homeowner / July 11, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

1. Expect an adjustment to the costs of home ownership. For many first-time homeowners, the adjustment to the costs of owning a home can feel unexpected and expensive. Going from renting where most maintenance and upkeep costs are covered by a landlord to footing the bill yourself can come as a surprise. In addition to

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Jun 6 2022

What You Need to Know About Homeowners Associations

Home Buying, Homeowner / June 6, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Just hearing the name, Homeowners Association (HOA) may conjure images of grown adults huddled together in folding chairs in the pool house, arguments ensuing, and that one neighbor on the board who has let a little too much power go to his head, rapping the wooden gavel trying to maintain order in the ranks over

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May 9 2022

Could a Multi-Family Home Be Right for You?

Education, Homeowner / May 9, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

With the current inflationary costs continuing to surge in the real estate market, many buyers are thinking “outside the box” when it comes to creative ways to purchase and own a home. One option you may not have considered is how a multi-family home might be right for you. What is a Multi-family Home? For

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Apr 10 2022

Top Green Energy Home Features and the Tax Credits They Offer

Education, Homeowner / April 10, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

With tax season just about to wrap up for this year, it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s tax season. Whether you are in the market for a new home or have your sights set on making some updates to your existing home, one great way to save on your taxes is

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Mar 27 2022

How to Get the Biggest Bang for Your Landscaping Buck

Homeowner / March 27, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

As springtime rolls around, many homeowners are eager to get the outside of their homes looking refreshed and at peak curb appeal. Whether your spring landscaping plans include doing just enough to keep the HOA off your back, competing with your next-door neighbor’s green thumb, or purely for the enjoyment of doing yard work, below

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Jan 2 2022

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

Homeowner / January 2, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

With the dawning of a fresh start at the New Year, many people find themselves in a spirit of reflection, full of ideas and inspiration on how they can improve upon every area of their lives. Some common goals people set during this time of year might include increasing their fitness routines, communicating with loved

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