Mike Roberts
Budgeting During the Coronavirus Pandemic
If you’ve lost your job or taken a pay cut because of Covid-19, you’ll need to cut your budget to preserve your financial security. Here...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 11, 20202 min read
Slithers and Shivers! Removing a Snake From Your House
Movies make it appear that every human encounter with a snake is life threatening. The truth is seldom that dire, but no one wants to get...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 11, 20202 min read
Buying a Vacation Home With Family or Friends
For years you’ve enjoyed renting a vacation house with extended family or friends. One thought keeps recurring to all of you: What if we...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 11, 20202 min read
Coronavirus and Pet Care: Safe Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our furry family members bring us comfort during these anxious times, but do we need to worry about their health? Can they catch...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Keeping Your Wood Deck Beautiful
Choosing the right time It’s important that the weather be dry when you are cleaning and refinishing your wood deck. Wood will not absorb...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Checklist: June To-Dos for Homeowners
Outdoor activities beckon as summer comes calling, but so does the list of June chores for homeowners. Here’s what needs to get done...
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Mike Roberts
May 29, 20202 min read
Weekly mortgage applications point to a remarkable recovery in home buying
If mortgage demand is an indicator, buyers are coming back to the housing market far faster than anticipated, despite coronavirus...
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Mike Roberts
May 29, 20202 min read
Easy Tips for Seasonal Home Design: Warmer Months
Spring and summer bring fresh air, lightness, and a sense of rebirth as the world comes alive again after hibernating. Check out these...
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Mike Roberts
May 29, 20203 min read
Outdoor Smart Home Technology
You might think that smart home technology is only for control of indoor devices, like thermostats, home theaters and security systems....
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Mike Roberts
May 21, 20202 min read
Impact of COVID-19 to Real Estate Showings in North Carolina
In mid-March, the housing market saw a steep decline in buyer traffic and showings. This rapid shift in the business caused great...
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Mike Roberts
May 21, 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
May 21, 20203 min read
Starting Out With a Starter Home
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in life. Goodbye renting, hello owning! First-time buyers often purchase a “starter home”...
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Mike Roberts
May 12, 20201 min read
S'mores Nutella Pie
Ingredients 12 graham crackers 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar ½ cup butter, melted 2 cups Nutella Hazelnut Spread 1 (8 oz.) container...
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Mike Roberts
May 12, 20202 min read
Checklist: Spring To-Dos for Homeowners
That winter chill is retreating and the prospect of warm Spring weather is no longer a distant dream. Get your house and yard ready with...
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Mike Roberts
May 12, 202010 min read
Know Your Stats
April home sales show impact of COVID-19 as residential real estate business interrupted by the crisis May 11, 2020 Contact: Kim Walker,...
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Mike Roberts
May 7, 20203 min read
How Often Should You Wash Your Bed Sheets?
Is there any place on earth cozier than your own bed? You collapse there at the end of a long day, eager to snuggle down and start...
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Mike Roberts
May 7, 20202 min read
Homegrown Flavor: Growing Your Own Herb Garden
If you love the zesty taste of fresh herbs in food, wouldn’t it be great to have some growing right outside the backdoor or in a sunny...
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Mike Roberts
May 7, 20203 min read
Lending a Helping Hand to Your Elderly Neighbors
Nice homes make a neighborhood beautiful, but good people make a neighborhood great. You can do good in your neighborhood by paying...
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Mike Roberts
Apr 29, 20203 min read
Moving On Up: Converting Your Attic to Living Space
When it comes to adding a living space to a home, consider thinking up, not out. Attic conversions can make for fun and private retreats,...
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Mike Roberts
Apr 29, 20203 min read
Understanding the IRS Code 1031 Exchange
Owners of business or investment property may want to sell and reinvest in a similar new property. An IRS rule allows you to accomplish...
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