shayne stone: Winter Glow-Up Guide: Holiday Home Tips and More!
- 11/27/24 06:48 AM
December 2024 E-Newsletter
Winter Glow-Up Guide: Holiday Home Tips and More!
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shayne stone: November 2024 Newsletter
- 10/27/24 09:20 AM
November 2024 Newsletter
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shayne stone: Fall in Love with Your Home: A Seasonal Guide
- 09/27/24 06:05 AM
Fall in Love with Your Home: A Seasonal Guide
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shayne stone: Transform Your Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Installing Backsplashes
- 09/10/24 03:19 PM
Transform Your Kitchen: The Ultimate Guide to Installing BacksplashesReady to give your kitchen a fresh, modern look? Installing a backsplash is a fantastic way to enhance your kitchen’s aesthetic and functionality. A well-chosen backsplash can add color, texture, and personality to your space, while also protecting your walls from splashes and stains. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or considering hiring a professional, here’s everything you need to know about installing a backsplash.
Benefits of Installing a Backsplash
1. Aesthetic Appeal
A backsplash can dramatically change the look of your kitchen. With countless designs, materials, and colors to choose from, you can create a … (5 comments)
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shayne stone: Understanding Mold: Prevention and Remediation
- 08/15/24 12:14 PM
Understanding Mold: Prevention and RemediationMold is a common household issue that can cause significant health problems and structural damage if left unchecked. As a homeowner, understanding how to prevent, identify, and remediate mold is crucial to maintaining a safe and healthy living environment. Here are some essential tips and information to help you tackle mold in your home.
What is Mold?Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in damp, humid environments. It can grow on a variety of surfaces, including walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture. Mold reproduces by releasing tiny spores into the air, which can spread and grow into new … (0 comments)
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shayne stone: Choosing the Right Community for Your Next Home
- 08/14/24 08:36 AM
Some really good advice for Homebuyers from @Sandra Nickel
When you are searching for a new home, location is one of the most important factors to consider. You might love a house, but if it’s not in the right community, it may not be the right house regardless of how much it appeals to you. So, before you start scrolling through home listings online, it is smart to have an idea of WHERE you want to live.
Here are some things to consider when searching for the right neighborhood:
You may have heard this saying before: “It’s better to have the … (2 comments)
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shayne stone: Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded there
- 07/27/24 06:11 AM
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shayne stone: Celebrate Summer with Games, Fireworks and Fun
- 07/01/24 06:49 PM
Celebrate Summer with Games, Fireworks and Fun
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shayne stone: Boost Your Curb Appeal with the Power of Plants!
- 11/03/23 09:22 AM
Boost Your Curb Appeal with the Power of Plants!When it comes to creating an inviting home, many of us focus on the interior design and neglect the exterior. But hey, let’s not forget about the first thing people notice when they visit your house – the curb appeal! One simple yet effective way to enhance your curb appeal is by harnessing the power of plants. Not only do they add color and beauty to your surroundings, but they also bring life and freshness to your home. So, let’s dive into the world of plants and discover how they can help transform … (2 comments)
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shayne stone: When to Hire a Handyman Service
- 10/05/23 07:25 AM
When to Hire a Handyman ServiceWhen it comes to home remodeling, maintenance, and repair, you can do the work yourself to save money, increase self-reliance, or learn new skills. While it may give you satisfaction to complete a project on your own, some tasks may require the skills of a professional handyman. When deciding whether to DIY or hire a handyman, consider the following important factors.
A permit may be required- Projects requiring specialized knowledge will often require a permit or licensing to complete, so they are best left to an expert handyman with the right credentials, training, and experience. Examples of … (3 comments)
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shayne stone: Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends
- 08/20/23 03:41 PM
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That DependsMedia coverage about what's happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they're choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over different time periods: year-over-year (Y-O-Y) and month-over-month (M-O-M). Here's an explanation of each.
Year-over-Year (Y-O-Y): This comparison measures the change in home prices from the same month or quarter in the previous year. For example, if you're comparing Y-O-Y home prices for April 2023, you would compare … (3 comments)
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shayne stone: How to Choose the Best Kitchen Flooring
- 08/13/23 06:32 AM
How to Choose the Best Kitchen FlooringThere are many options for kitchen flooring. If you plan to install kitchen flooring but are still decidingwhat material to choose, consider your lifestyle, personal preferences, and budget. For a large familywith pets, you may prefer durable, stain-resistant flooring and easy to clean. However, other choices maysuit you better if you are thinking of a particular design, comfort, or elegance and are not so limited by budget. Fortunately, you can have flooring that is both durable and design friendly. Among the many types of flooring available, popular materials are hardwood, vinyl, cork, tile, stone, concrete, … (5 comments)
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shayne stone: Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?
- 07/30/23 06:29 AM
Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?Has your vinyl siding become worn, or do you no longer like the color? Are you wondering if you can paint over it instead of replacing it? The good news is you can paint vinyl siding; however, you will need to follow a specific set of instructions to preserve the quality of your siding. It’s important not to cut corners. You should hire a professional if you want to avoid undertaking the process. If you choose to paint the siding yourself, here are the following expert tips.
Check for damage—If there is cracking, warping, loose, or broken pieces, … (9 comments)
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shayne stone: Should You Build a Deck or Patio?
- 07/23/23 06:57 AM
Should You Build a Deck or Patio?Adding space outside to enjoy warmer days can create fun and long-lasting memories. However, choosing between installing a deck or a patio can become overwhelming. There are many factors to consider before deciding. First, it is important to understand the key differences between the two. A deck is an elevated structure connected to your home’s first or second floor. It has a railing along the edge for safety and is typically made from wood, composite, or vinyl. Unlike a deck, a patio is built on the ground floor, either attached to the home or as … (9 comments)
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shayne stone: A Drop in Equity Doesn't Mean Low Equity
- 07/20/23 08:27 AM
A Drop in Equity Doesn't Mean Low Equity
You may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What's important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline, equity does too. Here's how this has played out recently.
Home prices rose rapidly during the unicorn years. That gave homeowners a considerable equity boost. But those unicorn years couldn't last forever. The market had to moderate at some point, and that's what we saw last fall and winter.
As home prices dropped slightly in … (6 comments)
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shayne stone: Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
- 07/13/23 05:18 AM
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community
If you're thinking about buying or selling a house, it's important to know that it doesn't just affect your life, but also your community.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases a report every year to show how much economic activity is generated by home sales. The chart below illustrates that impact:
As the visual shows, when a house is sold, it can make a big difference in the local economy. The impact comes largely from the workers required to build, update, and buy and sell homes. Robert Dietz, Chief Economist at … (5 comments)
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shayne stone: Should You Install An Inground Pool?
- 07/09/23 05:10 AM
Should You Install An Inground Pool?If you’ve imagined spending summers in your backyard to cool off, consider installing your own inground pool that you can enjoy for years to come. However, before making your choice, it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages before investing. Also, consider the size of your property, the intended use of the yard, and geographic location. The following are the Pros and Cons of having an inground pool.
Pros—The advantages of having a built-in pool are longevity, property curb appeal, group accommodation, and spending quality time at home. Built-in pools are long-lasting due to the sturdy materials … (7 comments)
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shayne stone: Oops! Home Prices Didn't Crash After All
- 07/07/23 05:45 AM
Oops! Home Prices Didn't Crash After All
During the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:
Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:
I expect housing prices fall 10% to 15%, and the housing prices are accelerating on the downside.Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moodys Analytics:
"Buckle in. Assuming rates remain near their current 6.5% and the economy skirts recession, then national house prices will fall almost 10% peak-to-trough. Most of those declines will happen sooner rather than later. And … (7 comments)
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shayne stone: Essential Tips for New Homeowners
- 07/02/23 06:18 AM
Essential Tips for New HomeownersWith summer nearly here and warm weather beckoning us outdoors, this is the best time to tackle those home projects you’ve been putting off during the winter. Make a maintenance plan to keep your home in tip-top shape while saving you money. The newer your home is, the less maintenance there will be, but in time, you will need to fix, replace, and renew some aspects of the interior and exterior of your home as it ages. Home maintenance involves everything from the basic foundation to small appliances and hardware fixtures. Where do you begin? It’s best … (7 comments)
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shayne stone: Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
- 06/29/23 06:19 AM
Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the best long-term investment for the 11th consecutive year, consistently beating other investment types like gold, stocks, and bonds (see graph below):
If youre thinking about purchasing a home, let this poll reassure you. Even with everything happening today, Americans recognize owning a home is a powerful financial decision.
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