Mike Roberts
Make Your Outdoor Christmas Lights Shine Bright
Outdoor Christmas lights can transform your home into an enchanting place. New choices in lighting allow you to create a memorably...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Best Pecan Pie Recipe
The kitchen at Palestine, Texas’s Oxbow Bakery may be small, but mother-and-son team Becky and David Wolfe make about 400 pies around...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 17, 20203 min read
Painting Your House in the Winter: 6 Facts Every Homeowner Should Know
Winter may not seem like the ideal time to paint your home. As temperatures drop and snow looms on the horizon, most folks'...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 17, 20204 min read
Pros + cons of multiple offer situations
Multiple offer situations have many pros and cons. While they can cause stress for buyers, they can be an exciting moment for sellers. As...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 17, 20205 min read
Buyers Say Bye-Bye to the City: Are the Suburbs Ready for a Massive Makeover?
As a wave of urban transplants heads for America's suburbs and small towns, those areas could find themselves undergoing a dramatic...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 11, 20201 min read
Roasted Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks 1 zucchini 1 sweet potato 1 lb. red potatoes, quartered 2 shallots, quartered 2 cups broccoli florets 4...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 11, 20203 min read
Quick Tips for Updating Your Cool-Season Décor
Special cool-season décor makes homes feel warm and cozy during the colder months. Here are quick tips to make your home especially...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Quick Tips for Last-Minute Showings
Your house is on the market and your agent just called with great news. Buyers are interested in seeing your home. The not-so-great news?...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Checklist: Fall To-Dos for Homeowners
Fall brings cooler days, football, pumpkin spice, and the perfect time to prep your home for winter. Here’s what needs to get done. √ The...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 4, 20202 min read
Should I Take My Appliances When Moving Abroad?
While it’s commonplace for Americans to haul washers, dryers, and refrigerators to new homes across the country, it’s an entirely...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Five Tips for Managing Monthly Bills
Financial success requires certain disciplines. You need to know what you’re spending your money on, spend less than you earn, and set...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Prequalified or Preapproved: What’s the Difference?
One of the most important steps in the home-shopping process is for buyers to have an initial assessment of their ability to get a...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Selling a “Haunted House”
Haunted houses are no joke when it comes to selling a so-called stigmatized property. The same goes for houses where someone has been...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 21, 20203 min read
What to Provide for Mortgage Pre Approval
If you’re in the market for a home, particularly your first one, it’s advisable to meet with a mortgage lender at the beginning of the...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Now You See Them, Now You Don’t: Home Trends That Create Space
Pocket walls and doors, floating plumbing fixtures, mirrors that talk to you — all of these trends and more are new and creative ways to...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Seven Technologies for Green Living
Technology has accelerated the ability to have a super energy-efficient home. Here are seven must-have ways to slash your usage and cost....
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Mike Roberts
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Planting Roots: How to Pick the Best Trees for Your Home
Trees can be the best addition you’ll ever make to your yard, but choose wisely, plant carefully and don’t forget to prune. When...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 14, 20201 min read
Herbed Potato Gratin
Ingredie Ingredients 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 4 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. pepper 2 cups whole milk...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 14, 20202 min read
The Comfy Minimalism of Modern Farmhouse Design
The modern farmhouse style is one of today’s hottest trends in residential design. The style mixes classic farmhouse basics with modern,...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 6, 20201 min read
Your Agent Should Have Social Media Smarts
As the COVID-19 outbreak causes real estate agents to move away from holding open houses, many pros have quickly transitioned to online...
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