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The Age-Old Question…

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Scott Stephens

As they say, “the home is where the heart is”, and for so many homeowners, it’s a lot more than a saying. Their home is a place where they made so many memories with family and friends, and considering selling … Continue reading →

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Jack & Jill Bedrooms or Bathroom?

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Scott Stephens

A Jack-and-Jill bathroom is a space that works in conjunction with two bedrooms, allowing the spaces to have a conjoining, en suite bathroom. Traditionally, Jack-and-Jill bathrooms were found in homes for larger families and were shared by siblings. Toying with … Continue reading →

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5 Ways Rate Hikes could Affect You

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Scott Stephens

Obviously mortgage interest rates are going up. Yet they are not always driven like you might think. To keep up with the surging cost of living, consumers are spending more and saving less — and rising interest rates aren’t helping the matter. … Continue reading →

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Know Air Conditioner Ratings

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Scott Stephens

Heating and cooling costs are skyrocketing. So, homeowners & tenants alike want to have the most efficient Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) units in their home that they can afford. Asking for recommendations for a specific unit can bring about … Continue reading →

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Discount Real Estate Service

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Scott Stephens

Are you really receiving a discount in the end? There are many tempting ads out there for discounted or even FREE real estate listing services. Everything from “1%” or “3% total listing commission” to “Pay No Commission…because we’ll Buy it … Continue reading →

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Ever Heard of a Mesh Network

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Scott Stephens

Do you need one in your house? You probably use the internet a number of different ways during the day. It plays a key role in everything from gaming and entertainment to social interaction and even work these days, so … Continue reading →

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FSBO Buyer Pitfall #17

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Scott Stephens

Many unsuspecting buyers have no idea that they may have to withhold some of a sellers proceeds and send them to the IRS or the state taxing agency. If there are taxes owed on the sale of a property, taxation … Continue reading →

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Wonderful World of Insurance Claims

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Scott Stephens

Filing a claim means that something has gone horribly wrong at home. Maybe it’s damage from a storm, or a frozen pipe that burst, or some other unexpected problem. Whatever the cause, the damage was severe enough that you need … Continue reading →

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7 Important Tax Law Changes in 2016

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Scott Stephens

As always, we publish this informations to help you. Yet we are NOT tax advisors. Please consult your tax professional for advice. 1. Three Extra Days – The tax filing deadline is delayed due to April 15 falling on a … Continue reading →

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6 Years of Growth could spell Trouble

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Scott Stephens

Real estate and other markets have been on s fantastic run, the last 6 years. Most markets have made a full recovery from the previous down-turns. Yet, as we’ve all heard the old saying “too much of a good thing…” … Continue reading →

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