In these tough times, “Do-It-Yourself” is a tempting way to go for many homeowners looking to save a few dollars on anything from dripping faucet to running toilets. The savings can add up in a hurry when you don’t have to call a repairman, especially for things like painting, plumbing and appliance repair. There are […]
Home Maintenance: Air Leaks Around Windows and Doors
An average home loses up to 30% of its heating and cooling energy through air leaks. The most significant air leaks tend to occur around windows and doors. To stop air leaks and prevent your home heating and cooling dollars from vanishing in the wind, it’s important to seal any air leaks around windows and […]
Home Warranties: What are they and do you really need one?
A home warranty is not much different from a warranty you might have on your car, your computer or your home entertainment center. A warranty on your home usually covers all of your home’s major mechanical systems, including hot tubs, pools, wells, septic tanks and all of your appliances. Some policies even cover the roof […]
Outdoor Chores to Tackle Now
Summer chores you should tackle now, and where to find free supplies! Suggestions or other comments about this video? Just click the comment link below and tell us about them.
Top 10 Remodeling Tips
1. Compare The Cost Of Moving To Remodeling. Moving is expensive, typically involving a 6 to 7% commission on the sale of your current home, plus another 2-4% for closing, moving, and other costs. If you like the present neighborhood then look into what improvements you could make with 8-10% of your home’s current value […]
How to Insulate an Attic
To insulate an attic properly, you must calculate the square footage you need to cover and evaluate the thickness of any existing insulation to determine what R-value the new insulation must possess. Get the full details in this free video on simple home solutions. If you have questions about this video, or any other story […]
Plastic Roofing for Your Home
Watch this video to find out the advantages of plastic synthetic roofing for your home. Questions or comments, just use the comment link below.
Real Estate News – April 2011
In this Issue:* 6 Tips For Buying a Home in a Down Market The Real Value of Home MaintenanceBuying a Home? Don’t Be Too Picky (Please leave us a comment at the bottom of the newsletter.) 6 Tips For Buying a Home In a Down Market Prospective buyers have an edge in a down […]
Foreclosures: Moving From Pity to Emphathy
As the foreclosure crisis continues to claim victims, it has finally hit home for one Oklahoma real estate professional whose business initially heated up during the mortgage meltdown. Have a comment about this story? We’d love to hear from you. Just use the comment link below to contact us.
Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection
Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection It doesn’t matter how good a home or condo looks, looks can be very deceiving. The thing you don’t want to occur after you move into your new home is replacing major items. Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a home inspection and make sure […]