Safety & Security

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Why Choose a Realtor?
13 February, 2022| Education, Home Selling, Safety & Security
I’ve been researching lately why someone would pick a company like Opendoor for selling their home vs. just picking a realtor like moi! Or, why someone would pick a company like Rently to list t... read more
Home Buying and Selling During the Pandemic: What...
12 February, 2022| Safety & Security
Technology and good-old-fashioned creativity are helping agents, buyers, and sellers abide by COVID-19 health and safety practices while getting deals done.Some buyers are touring houses virtually. Ot... read more
Wood Fireplace: 9 Tips for Safety and Efficiency
11 February, 2022| Safety & Security
Ready for the colder months?You will be if you follow these simple guidelines to keep your wood fireplace burning brightly -- and safely.1. Only Burn Dry, Cured WoodThat is, logs that have been split,... read more
How to Disinfect Your Home in the Time of Coronavi...
4 February, 2022| Education, Safety & Security, Home Safety
There’s everyday clean, guest clean, and then there’s COVID-19 clean. Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized that the virus is spreading by airborne tran... read more
Attic Pest Removal: How to Get Rid of Overhead Gue...
3 February, 2022| Safety & Security, Home Improvements & Repair
Attic pest removal can seem like Groundhog Day -- the movie, not the holiday. No sooner do you shoo away pests that make your attic their home sweet home, than the little buggers sneak back inside.But... read more
5 Tricks To Keep Your Pipes From Exploding This Wi...
1 February, 2022| Houston Living, Safety & Security
Just when we thought February was going to bring some warmer weather (not a expectation if you lived in the north!), this weekend is supposed to drop into the low-to-mid 30s overnight. (Again, I imagi... read more
How to Protect Your Home From Severe Cold
19 January, 2022| Home Improvements & Repair, General, Safety & Secu...
The right tools and pre-winter maintenance will ensure that your home and your family are safe from cold-weather threats.Homeowners in cold-weather climates, such as the Northeast, Midwest, and mounta... read more
Should You Replace Old Wiring?
13 January, 2022| Safety & Security
Old wiring--even knob and tube wiring that dates back to the early 20th century--isnt inherently dangerous, but unless you were around when the house was built, you cant be sure the electrical system... read more
Home Buying and Selling During the Pandemic: What...
13 January, 2022| Safety & Security
Technology and good-old-fashioned creativity are helping agents, buyers, and sellers abide by COVID-19 health and safety practices while getting deals done.Some buyers are touring houses virtually. Ot... read more
Extinguish Your Chance of a House Fire
13 January, 2022| Safety & Security
Malibu beach houses and mobile homes all burn down. Any home can catch fire and any home owner can die in the blaze. In 2009, house fires caused 2,565 deaths, 12,650 injuries, and 7.6 billion in direc... read more
Protect Critical Documents From Disaster With a Bu...
13 January, 2022| Safety & Security
Live in a disaster-prone area? Gather important papers in advance in a waterproof container that you can grab at a moments notice if you have to flee.As a South Florida resident, heres what I do whene... read more
Sugar Land Citizens Police Academy
13 January, 2022| Master Planned Communities, Safety & Security, Nei...
Apply for theCitizens Police Academy The Citizens Police Academy is an opportunity to take an inside look at the Sugar Land Police Department,... read more
Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal and Safety
13 January, 2022| Safety & Security
Think about it: Most of your guests (and if your home is on the market, many would-be buyers) see your home only in the evening, when its best features may be lost in the shadows. Well-executed outdoo... read more
How to Hire an Interior Designer
12 January, 2022| Home Buying, Home Selling, Safety & Security
Do You Need an Interior Designer? Some people think that interior design is easy enough that they don’t actually need to hire someone to get the job done. This usually results in homeowners w... read more
6 For-Keeps New Years Resolutions for New Homeowne...
3 January, 2022| Safety & Security, Homeowners Insurance, Neighborh...
We all make New Years resolutions, but lets be honest, most are wishful thinking. By February, that lose 20 pounds or learn Spanish resolution has gone right out the window.But not for you, new homeow... read more
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