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Updated from original article published 7/07 If you had to guess what your home is worth, do you have a number in mind? I’m guessing you do. Most homeowners have an idea of what they think their home is worth. The problem with their guesstimate is that they often base their home value on some inaccurate assumptions. [...]

   

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Video ~ Clean Gutters Keep Basements Dry

by Karen Goodman on February 1, 2011

in Homeowner Tips

Last week when I stepped outside to head to work, I discovered melting snow and ice. I realized that I had failed to follow the advice I give to clients all the time. Clean your gutters, or you might end up with water in your basement. Watch the video above to see how a serious [...]

   

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Don’t Let Winter Weather Damage Your Home

by Karen Goodman on December 22, 2008

in Homeowner Tips

Protect Your Home from Freezing Pipes My broker sent out an email yesterday morning reminding all of The Kelsey Group, REALTORS agents about the importance of winterizing vacant homes. Over the weekend it got cold enough that a pipe froze and broke at one of our company’s vacant listings. The problem is that water expands [...]

   

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Would Your Roof Pass a Roofing Inspection?

by Karen Goodman on December 19, 2007

in Homeowner Tips

A few days ago, I had about 5 inches of snow sitting on my roof. I recently had my roof inspected, so I wasn’t concerned that the melting snow would cause any leaks. Do you think this roof leaked during our recent snow??? I drive by this home every day…it’s a few blocks from my house. I [...]

   

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