https://cooperator.com/article/the-importance-of-home-staging/fullHow many times have you seen a property that’s a mess and visually unappealing with so much furniture and furnishings that it  is impossible to see anything? There are cracks that need spackling, walls that  need cleaning, and floors that should be polished. The lighting is dreary and the color questionable. There’s plenty of clutter, but no warmth, and perhaps, even a strange smell.   … Continue reading The Importance of Home Staging

EQUIFAX DATA BREACH: THE FACTS AND WHAT TO DO   Here are the facts, according to Equifax. The breach lasted from mid-May through July. The hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers.   Regardless of whether or not your information was exposed, U.S. consumers can get a year of free credit file monitoring and identity … Continue reading Important Equifax Data Breach Info

If your home isn’t protected against floods, you are (unfortunately) not alone. Only 12 percent of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance, according to a 2016 poll conducted by the Insurance Information Institute. Are the remaining 88 percent just betting that a flood won’t hit their homes? Or do they mistakenly believe their homeowners policy offers protection against a flood? In either case, there’s a strong argument to … Continue reading Flood Insurance 101

http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/clean-and-organize/make-your-home-winter-ready Getting yourself ready for winter is a snap. Gloves? Check! Scarf? Right here. But readying your home for a long, cold season is another story. So, until someone invents a turtleneck sweater you can put around your house when it gets cold, there’s some organizing to do. We’ve got the tips to help you. Strategy for Saving Organizing your home for winter can seem … Continue reading Make Your Home Winter Ready