Mike Roberts
Buyer Beware of a Bidding War
A hot real estate market is generally great news, signifying a thriving economy and an attractive place to live. But hot markets can also...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Checklist: October To-Dos for Homeowners
October is synonymous with cooler weather, changing leaves, apple harvests and trick-or-treat. It’s also a great time for homeowners to...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 29, 20202 min read
Watch Out for Dryer Fires!
When it comes to home fire hazards, you may think of electrical shorts or fireplace accidents. But home clothes dryers are the source of...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 29, 20203 min read
Bracing Your Home for Extreme Weather
An approaching tornado or hurricane is terrifying. Life, limb, and property are all at risk in these extreme weather events. What steps...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 21, 20202 min read
How to Make an Offer on a “Coming Soon” House
In recent years it’s grown increasingly popular to put up a “coming soon” sign before a home officially hits the Multiple Listing Service...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 21, 20202 min read
What Happens When a Buyer Cancels a Sales Contract?
It’s awkward when you’ve signed a contract to buy a house and then discover that you can’t go through with it. Let’s look at the proper...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 21, 20202 min read
The Refinancing Boom is Just Getting Started
Even with refinancings driving a record $1.1 trillion in originations in the second quarter and testing the limits of lenders’ capacity,...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 15, 20202 min read
When a Home Buyer Wants Early Possession of the House
Sometimes in a home sale, the buyer asks to take possession of the property before closing. Most real estate agents discourage this...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 15, 20202 min read
How to Create a Home Office that Fosters Productivity
For many, working from home sounds romantic. For those who actually work from home, working from home has its romantic moments, but it...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 15, 20202 min read
Do I Stay or Do I Go? Selling a Vacant Home
You’ve decided to sell your house. Should you move out before sellers come calling? You may not have a choice if you are relocating for a...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Fitness Training Comes Home
Radical change is sweeping the fitness industry as neighborhood developments, apartment complexes and workplaces have begun to invest in...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Checklist: September To-Dos for Homeowners
With summer winding down and fall temperatures on the horizon, September is a pivotal month for homeowners who want to keep their most...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Creating a Kids’ Bathroom They Will Love
Safety needs to be the first element in a child’s bathroom design, but don’t forget to add a splash of fun. Knowing how quickly children...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 25, 20205 min read
FAQs for First-Time Home Sellers
Selling a home is a complicated process, especially if you are new to it. Let’s relieve any anxiety with answers to some common FAQs. Q:...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Brass Returns With Class
In recent years, once-popular brass has taken a back seat to brushed nickel, stainless steel and oiled bronze when it comes to interior...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 25, 20203 min read
From Here to There: Transplanting Trees and Shrubs
There may come a time when you decide a tree or shrub in your landscape would look better in another spot. You can successfully...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Tex-Mex Migas
Ingredients 4 corn tortillas 3 Tbsp. avocado oil 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced 1 small red bell pepper, diced 1 small yellow onion,...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Checklist: August To-Dos for Homeowners
Besides being the hottest month of the year, August is a time of transition. Vacation season is winding down and the school year is...
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Mike Roberts
Aug 10, 20202 min read
Making Your Balcony a Relaxing Oasis
If you live in a small urban apartment or condo, you can relieve any claustrophobia and enjoy the outdoors with a smartly styled balcony....
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Mike Roberts
Aug 4, 20204 min read
FAQs for First-Time Home Buyers
You’re ready to take the plunge and buy your first house. It’s exciting, but you’ve got lots of questions. Here are answers to some of...
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