Blog Entries in October

Five Signs You May Need New Windows
You may not want to hear this, but the cold weather is coming quicker than you think! Before the cold temperatures hit, it is important to check if your home needs new windows. If it’s been a while since you last replaced them, now might be the right time! Well-designed windows play a variety of important roles in improving your home’s curb appeal, increasing the amount of nat

Don’t Spook Buyers Away This Halloween
In the spirit of the Halloween holiday, we’re taking a look into the spooky, eerie things about a home that will simply scare buyers away. No, we’re not talking about properties that may be rumored to be haunted. Luckily, we’re talking about simply scary things that are simple fixes for sellers! Here are 10 things that will scare buyers away from a home: 1. Horrendous

5 Reasons You Should Buy A Home During Fall
From crisp, cooler mornings and evenings to the aromas of hot apple cider and pumpkin-spiced goodies all around, fall is here! With this bright and beautiful season comes an awesome time for serious home buyers to find their future homes. Here are a few reasons why buying a home in the fall is a great decision! The “School-Year” Rush is Over You’ve probably heard

Six Ways To Stage Your Home This Fall
It pretty much goes without saying that fall is a great time to sell a home. But, did you know that this crisp, cool season also offers an excellent opportunity for sellers to capitalize on some of fall’s bright colors and warm scents to bring in prospective buyers? Here are a few tips for sellers who want to highlight the season in their homes this fall: 1. Start Outside Th

New Season New Career: 5 Reasons To Work In Real Estate
Are you looking for a career change or just starting out your career? If so, have you ever considered becoming a real estate professional? Being a real estate agent can be an extremely rewarding career that allows you to pick your own hours, interact with your community, have an uncapped earning potential and help people find their dream homes. Still not convinced? Here’s why a career in rea

The Best Hiking Trails Near Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland and its surrounding areas have more than its fair share of great hiking spots. There is no better time than this October to get out and enjoy the crisp weather. Planning your next outdoor adventure just got a whole lot easier because we have found the best trails and hiking spots for your next fall trip! Ledges Trail Ledges Hiking Trail inside the Cuyahoga Valley Na

Festive Fall Curb Appeal
Fall is in the air and that means crisp nights, football and pumpkins, but fall can also be a great season to boost your curb appeal before the selling season! From planting flowers to cleaning the gutters, there are a ton of tasks to complete that will help spruce up your home for potential buyers. Plant Fall Flowers Now that your summer flowers are starting to fade, i

Steps To Refinance Your Home
Have you been looking for options to improve your mortgage rate? Refinancing your home might be a good option. Refinancing is the process of replacing an existing mortgage with a new loan. Typically, people refinance their mortgage in order to reduce their monthly payments, lower their interest rate, or change their loan program from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixed-rate mortgage. If y

How to Protect Your Home From an Intruder
Keeping your home and family safe is a top priority. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood it’s always good to practice safety measures that will protect your home from a potential intruder. Protecting your home doesn’t have to break the bank either, all of these precautions are virtually free and will keep you and your family safe in case of an emergency. &n

Seven Creative Ways to Add Pumpkin Into Your Meals
Everyone loves a seasonal pumpkin pie or a pumpkin-flavored coffee, but did you know that there are so many other ways to incorporate the season’s favorite vegetable into your meal plans? Not only is pumpkin a versatile ingredient that can add the flavor of fall to just about any dish, but this winter veggie is also a great source of vitamin A. Whether you like sweet or savory, there a