the temple team: Summer House Maintenance Checklist
- 06/23/18 07:15 PM
General guidelines for keeping your home cool and efficient: Have a qualified HVAC professional inspect your home’s ducts and cooling equipment. Clean or replace your AC filters every month. Clean out rain gutters and storm drains. Clean and vacuum vents, baseboard heaters and ducts. Seal air leaks in the attic, basement and crawlspace, and also around windows and doors. Check your attic for proper insulation. (The U.S. Department of Energy suggests a value between R-22 and R-49.) Keep shades or curtains drawn on the sunny side of the house, especially during early- and mid-afternoon hours. Extra steps you can take to … (1 comments)
the temple team: A Few Fun Facts About Lake Norman
- 06/21/18 08:11 PM
Lake Norman .... Located between Huntersville and Statesville has seen tremendous growth over the past 50 years since the lake was filled. A major Interstate - I77 was completed and made commuting from Charlotte to Lake Norman a breeze! Therefore, the Lake has become a very popular place to call home for many including, professional ball players, race car drivers, executives, retirees and those looking for a second home or vacation home. There are a wide variety of options to choose from when it comes to housing! There are condos, quaint cottages and bungalows, waterfront homes, waterview homes, mansions, country clubs and luxury … (0 comments)
Are you ready to LOOK FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS? Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs. Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. … (2 comments)
the temple team: The Cost Of Buying Vs Renting
- 06/16/18 12:23 PM
The Cost of Buying Vs Renting A Home Are you ready to LOOK FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS? Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs. Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. … (0 comments)
the temple team: A Few Reasons Why You Should Buy A Home This Summer
- 06/16/18 12:00 PM
Here are a few great reasons to consider buying a home this Summer instead of waiting. Prices Will Continue to RiseHome prices have appreciated by 7% over the past year and expected to keep appreciating in the next year and years to come. Mortgage Interest Rates Are Projected to IncreaseInterest rates for a 30-year mortgage have increased by half a percentage point already in 2018 to around 4.5%. Most experts predict that rates will rise over the next year. An increase in interest rates will impact your monthly mortgage payment. Either Way, You Are Paying a Mortgage There are some renters who have not yet purchased a home … (0 comments)
Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS? Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs. Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.
We all know the challenges of keeping the house "Showing Ready" but that can be a little extra challenging during the Summer months while the kiddos are out of school. To make this process a little easier it's best as always to keep the house 24/7 as if you're preparing for a showing so it's "ALWAYS READY"! This way last minute showings won't send you into a FRANTIC TIZZY and scurrying all over! You can assign each person a little job or task to do and that is their responsibility whenever you get notification of a showing. Have a … (1 comments)
the temple team: Don't Stash It There!
- 06/12/18 10:03 AM
When Getting the House Ready to Sell .... Kitchen Clutter is a GREAT place to start! But ... Don't just stash and hide things in the kitchen cabinets! Prospective buyers will want to look through all cabinets, closets, pantry, etc... to see what kind of room there is for their things.So ...if you're clearning the clutter, make sure you're "behind the scenes" is just as neat and tiddy as what's out in the open! Of course this is a good practice for EVERY ROOM in your home .. it's good to start with the Kitchen. If you don't have extra storage space ... … (2 comments)
Bring to a Boil and then let Simmer: 2 - 3 cups water cinnamon orange peel cloves Fill a Glass or Jar with Vinegar and place in any part of the room Soak a Cotton Ball with Vanilla Extract and place on a saucer Put an unused Charcoal Briquette in an unused coffee filter in a smelly/must closet to remove odors Sprinkle Baking Soda on Carpet (let sit a little while) then Vacum Up Fill spray bottle full of vinegar and spray the air after cooking to remove … (0 comments)
The goal is to make your home clean, organized and welcoming so potential buyers can picture themselves living there. In addition to removing family pictures, it's also important to de-clutter the kitchen and bathroom countertops. This not only makes the space appear bigger but it also allows the potential new homeowners to see THEMSELVES living there and to visualize THEIR things in the … (5 comments)
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Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Asheville, NC Area? Do … (3 comments)
Gray Line Historic Trolley Tours of Asheville: Hop aboard a shiny red trolley and discover our city's historic neighborhoods. Knowledgeable guides offer interesting historic tidbits, and two days of hop-on, hop-off privileges mean you can see more of the city without your car. Moving Sidewalk Segway Tours: Ditch the bus or car, and make your own moves around town with a segway tour. Biltmore Village Tours by History @ Hand: Explore the town that helped build the Biltmore during this 90-minute walking tour that includes the iconic All Souls Cathedral, local galleries and more. Travelling Yogini Yoga Tours: If yoga is … (1 comments)
the temple team: Great Spring Home Staging Tips!
- 05/29/18 03:09 PM
Spring has SPRUNG and it's time to spruce up the house Inside AND Outside! Switch out vase fillers that have acorns, pinecones, birch, etc.. for more summer items such as sand, seashells, starfish, sand dollarsReplace any silk flowers for more summer ones like Sunflower and Black Eyed Susans, Pussy Willow, Dogwoods, etc...Change out your "throw pillows" for more lighter, brighter and floral colors, prints and patternsChange out Blankets and Throws for lighter more airy summer versions and put the heavier, thicker and bulkier ones in storageIf you have an outdoor living area, make sure it's in tip top shave and even set … (2 comments)
Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS? Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs. Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com. … (2 comments)
the temple team: Buying A New Home?
- 05/27/18 12:25 PM
1. Don't buy if you can't stay put. When purchasing a home, plan on ideally staying in that particular location at least a few years to make the move more worthwhile financially. 2. Make sure your Credit is in order Prior to your house hunting adventure, get copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you discover. 3. Stay within your Realistic Price Range The rule of thumb is that you can buy housing that runs about two-and-one-half times your annual salary. It's best to not be too strapped in case something crazy comes up (which always does!) 4. Try … (17 comments)
the temple team: Over 50 Helpful Household Tips
- 05/26/18 07:22 PM
Here's a VERY HELPFUL LIST that you might want to bookmark and/or print out to keep handy! It's like having your "grandmother" at your fingertips with all of her very wise suggestions.1) Toothpaste: Buff a CD/DVD Apply toothpaste to a cotton ball and wipe the disc. Wash with water afterwards and you’ve got a brand new disc!2) Cornstarch: Untangle Knots Sprinkling cornstarch into tough knots, such as shoe laces helps loosen them.3) Walnut: Buff Dings out of Wood Furniture Get rid of unsightly scratches and dings on wood furniture by rubbing a walnut on the areas. The blemishes will vanish quickly and your furniture … (3 comments)
the temple team: The History of Memorial Day Celebration
- 05/25/18 02:59 PM
The first official observance was held 3 years after the Civil War ended at Arlington National Cemetary just outside of Washington, DC with about 5,000 people in attendance. It was originally observed on May 30th each year and it was referred to as "Decoration Day".
By the end of the 19th Century, it was known as "Memorial Day" as it is today. However, It was not until after World War I that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday and it was decided that it would be celebrated each … (2 comments)
the temple team: Justin Timberlake Is Coming To Charlotte!
- 05/24/18 10:51 AM
Justin Timberlake is Coming To Charlotte! He will be performing live in Charlotte at the Spectrum Center on January 8th, 2019 from 07:30 PM–10:30 PM Over the next year, he’ll be hitting up major venues all over North America, stopping in cities like Las Vegas, Houston, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Nashville, and more. * Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories Click here to get your tickets for this event! https://goo.gl/y9MU2i
Are you LOOKING FOR THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS in the Mooresville, Lake Norman, Charlotte, Asheville, Triad or Charleston Areas? Do you have a HOME TO SELL? The Temple Team is ready to help you with all of your Real Estate Needs. Give us a call anytime at 704-235-3000 and visit our website at www.TheTempleTeam.com.
* Excerpts taken from article published in Charlotte Stories … (0 comments)
the temple team: Spring & Early Summer Home Tips
- 05/23/18 10:21 AM
General guidelines for keeping your home cool and efficient: Have a qualified HVAC professional inspect your home’s ducts and cooling equipment. Clean or replace your AC filters every month.Clean chimney and check to see if your fireplace is working properly.Clean out rain gutters and storm drains.Clean and vacuum vents, baseboard heaters and ducts.Seal air leaks in the attic, basement and crawlspace, and also around windows and doors.Check your attic for proper insulation. (The U.S. Department of Energy suggests a value between R-22 and R-49.)Keep shades or curtains drawn on the sunny side of the house, especially during early- and mid-afternoon hours.Extra steps … (0 comments)
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