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Homeowner Tips

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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Protect Your Home from Water Damage

by Karen Goodman on June 24, 2010

in Homeowner Tips

Guest post by Ryan Borland Water is one of the worlds most import elements. The human body can only survive 3 days without it. Water plays an intricate role in our environment and economy.   Whether it’s helping farmers grow crops, spinning generators at a hydro electric station or aiding in the circle of life. But [...]

   

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Selling Condos Just Got Harder

by Karen Goodman on February 5, 2010

in Homeowner Tips,Sellers

Getting a loan to purchase a condo has always been harder than getting a loan to purchase a home. Lenders want to know that they will get their money back if they must foreclose on the property at some point in the future. If they think there is a good chance that the value will [...]

   

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12 Tips to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

by Karen Goodman on January 19, 2010

in Homeowner Tips

Guest Post by Kim Hibbs With much of the country experiencing a break from winter’s deep chill, you may think the worst of winter is behind us. That’s probably not the case. Long range forecasts indicate February could be as cold and snow as early January.  That means there’s still time to winter proof your [...]

   

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Transform Your Kitchen through New Lighting

by Karen Goodman on June 15, 2009

in Homeowner Tips

When I bought my first home, I was on a tight budget. I found a great fixer upper in Rock Hill and proceeded to spend the next few years going from one project to another. When I was ready to upgrade to a bigger home, I knew that I wanted a home that wouldn’t need [...]

   

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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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