Good news for growers in our area—almost any annual vegetable or fruit can be grown in our climate! Your options are endless with the ability to grow within the Solanaceous Family (tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes), the Cucurbit Family (squash, pumpkin, cucumbers, melons), and Small Fruit Family (strawberries, grapes, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries). Now is the time to […]
KEYS TO SELLING YOUR HOUSE VIRTUALLY
In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their homes indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside if done under the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question is, if you […]
HOMEWARD BOUND – MAY 2020
GET RID OF ANT INFESTATION IN 5 STEPS
Ants are one of those pests that seem to keep coming back, no matter what you do. But just wiping them away won’t actually make them go away. These scouting ants that you see are leaving behind an invisible trail of pheromones for their fellow colonists to follow, so until you assess the infestation on a […]
HOW TO MAKE MOVING EASIER ON YOUR PET
Moving can be hard on everyone involved. Adults, kids, and yes…even your pets! While your pet may not understand exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or bad) that the whole family is experiencing. Add to the fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like changes to their usual routine, […]
RISE TO THE TOP OF THE POOL WITH SELLING YOUR HOME TODAY
With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their houses today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that sellers are not dropping listing prices to attract more buyers. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR, noted: “The housing market […]
3 BENEFITS HOME SELLERS CAN GET FROM DOING VIRTUAL TOURS
Doing a virtual tour isn’t just beneficial during a Pandemic. Although having this resource during COVID-19 has undoubtedly been a life-saver for many homeowners who need to sell their home, virtual tours have implications far beyond just being a way to practice social distancing during the home buying/selling process. Sellers can benefit from having a virtual tour of their […]
BUYING A HOME RIGHT NOW: EASY? NO. SMART? YES!
Through all the volatility in the economy right now, some have put their search for a home on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The March ShowingTime Showing Index® recorded […]
U.S. HOMEOWNER SHIP RATES RISE TO HIGHEST POINT IN 8 YEARS
For nearly two months, most of us have been following strict stay-at-home orders from our state and local governments. It is a whole new way of life that has put our daily lives on pause. On the other hand, many of us have also found a sense of comfort by slowing down and spending time […]
A SURPRISING SHIFT to the ‘BURBS MAY BE on the RISE
While many people across the U.S. have traditionally enjoyed the perks of an urban lifestyle, some who live in more populated city limits today are beginning to rethink their current neighborhoods. Being in close proximity to everything from the grocery store to local entertainment is definitely a perk, especially if you can also walk to […]
