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Lawn and Garden Care for Fall

Though many grasses and plants go dormant in the cooler months, they still require some attention. Here are a few tips for getting your lawn, flower beds and landscape ready for the chill ahead. Prepare the Lawn Start by raking … Continue reading

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Deer Proof your Garden this Autumn

If hungry deer frequently mistake your garden for a salad bar, you may want to consider a few measures to deter them. Here are some options for minimizing deer damage this fall. Pick Deer-Proof Varieties Deer aren’t fans of prickly, … Continue reading

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Four Common Design Mistakes to Avoid

Choosing paint colors, furniture layouts and other design elements can be one of the most exciting aspects of setting up a new home — or the most daunting. Here are four common errors many homeowners fall victim to and tips … Continue reading

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Which Projects Offer the Biggest ROI?

The payback on some home remodeling projects is on the way up according to Remodeling magazine, which puts out an annual survey comparing the cost of home upgrades with their return at resale. But which improvements fare best, and where … Continue reading

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Safe Guard your Home While Traveling

It can be hard to relax on vacation if you’re worried about what’s going on back home. But a few simple measures can help properly secure your house and give you the peace of mind you need to enjoy your … Continue reading

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Are you Ready for a Vacation Home?

Vacation home sales are booming, particularly in beach and boating locations in the South and West. If you’ve always dreamed of a home away from home, be sure to ask yourself the following questions. How will you use it? Will … Continue reading

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Gardening Tips for the Spring Season

When spring arrives, the urge to get outside and start planting can be hard to resist — even for those with a brown thumb. Here are some tips on what to do and when to do it for a healthy, … Continue reading

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Tips for a Successful Home Showing

If you’re planning to list your house, you’ll want to make a good first impression on potential homebuyers. Here are a few steps to get your home show ready. Clean and Purge — Start by ridding your space of excess … Continue reading

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How to Create a Home Inventory

Bill Asta, Senior Loan Officer, Radius Financial Services What would happen if you lost everything in a fire, tornado or another disaster? Homeowners insurance would likely cover your house, but without a comprehensive list of your belongings, you’d have to … Continue reading

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Creating a Checklist to Stay on Top of Home Maintenance Tasks

Bill Asta, Senior Loan Officer, Radius Financial It’s easy to put off basic home maintenance. Sometimes it feels like there’s so much of it, and it doesn’t help that some tasks are done only once in a while so they’re … Continue reading

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