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Even though it's been almost two weeks since Hurricane Florence arrived on the Carolina coast, flooding is still invading more areas and more homes. For example, the Waccamaw River flows through a city of 23,000. It floods at 11 feet. It's not expected to drop below 18 until next week still! The ...
09/27/2018
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. It’s an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that you won’t even know is there until your alarm goes off or you start experiencing symptoms. There are several sources of carbon monoxide, including: Appliances, including water heaters and furnaces, gas kitchen ran...
09/25/2018
Whether you’re buying a home for sale in Lake City or you already own one (in Florida or elsewhere), there are a few things you need to know about roofing – even if the house is brand-new.And it all starts with terminology.Roof Terminology All Homeowners Should KnowThe most common words you’ll he...
09/18/2018
Whether you’re buying a loft or condo for sale in downtown Los Angeles or you’re buying a house elsewhere, you need to know that there are some really great plants you can put inside your home to improve air quality (and that look great, too).5 Great Plants to Put in Your House          Aloe     ...
09/07/2018
If you’re bidding on an California probate property for sale, there are a few things you should know. Many people end up in court bidding on a probate property unprepared. A real estate agent specializing in California probate properties knows that once you end up in a bidding war, you simply can...
09/05/2018
If you want a lawn that requires very low maintenance and less water in Northern New Mexico, Coldwell Banker Headin’ Home Realty has some great tips on its blog. The best solution in any region is to choose native grasses. Northern New Mexico properties are very similar in lawn needs as those in ...
09/05/2018
We’re just around the corner from beautiful snowfall in the northern half of the country – but what if snow becomes dangerous to your house? Here’s how you can protect your home.How to Protect Your Home in a BlizzardThe snow is great to look at, but if you’re not careful, you could be facing snow...
08/27/2018
Florida has some incredibly small homes left from snowbirds and retirees during the 1920s and the mid 1950s. Yet, when we say "tiny houses" that's not what we mean. You've seen the new trend in housing, right?Tiny homes with 400 square feet or less are on the rise.TINY HOUSES IN ST. PETERSBURG In...
08/21/2018
The Texas unemployment rate stands at just four percent for the second month in a row. Can you guess which city in Texas has the lowest rate in the entire state?It's Midland!Midland has the lowest unemployment rate in Texas with a stunning 2.2 percent of jobless workers!The national national jobl...
08/21/2018
This summer brought changes in Florida with the new Florida Sales Tax Credit Scholarship Program. With this program, all business tenants of commercial rental properties are allowed to apply for a really cool allocation. This lets the tenant get a credit against the state sales tax due on rent or...
08/21/2018