Mike Roberts
Home Prices End a Decade of Surges as Sales Rebound
Existing-home sales ended a yearlong decline in February, posting gains for the first time in 12 months, the National Association of...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 22, 20232 min read
3 Telltale Signs the House You’re Buying Has Hard Water Issues
Maybe you know that some people don’t want to live in a house with “hard water.” But what is hard water, anyway? Water hardness is...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Navigating Insurance When Dealing With Roof Damage
When your home’s roof is damaged, one of your first calls will likely be to your insurance company. But the best time to get acquainted...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 15, 20233 min read
A Stunning Stat: There Are More American Households With Pets Than Children
Did you know there are currently more households with pets than with children? According to the U.S. Census, the share of families with...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 15, 20232 min read
U.S. Luxury Home Sales Implode a Record 45 Percent in Early 2023
According to national property broker Redfin, sales of luxury homes in the U.S. declined a record 44.6% year over year during the three...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 10, 20234 min read
Homes Change Hands Every 12 Years in America
Down From 2020 Peak Of 13.4 Years Of Ownership Tenure National property broker Redfin is reporting this week the typical U.S. homeowner...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 10, 20233 min read
9 Dos and Don'ts for Choosing the Best Front Door Color
Ready for a front door refresh but not sure where to start? Look to these expert color tips and discover the perfect hue for your home....
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Mike Roberts
Mar 10, 20235 min read
Real Estate News in Brief
Sharply higher mortgage rates dented homebuyer sentiment in February. However, the inventory of homes for sale remains very low across...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Safely Storing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Homeowners often keep gasoline or diesel fuel on hand for use in lawn equipment. You must handle these useful but dangerous fuels...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 28, 20234 min read
How to Fix Four Common Toilet Problems
Toilets are used repeatedly each day, so problems inevitably develop. Here are four common toilet problems you can fix yourself for...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Get Smart About Hiding Spare Keys
Everyone gets locked out of their home at some point. Once it happens, you get a spare key made. But where do you hide it for future...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 22, 20232 min read
A Good Credit Score Helps Combat Higher Interest Rates
In its battle to tamp down inflation, the Federal Reserve has increased the interest rates banks charge each other, which ripples through...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 22, 20236 min read
What Is Ash Wednesday?
Each year, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and is always 46 days before Easter Sunday. Lent is a 40-day season (not counting...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 8, 20233 min read
Comparing Wills and Trusts: Which Do You Need?
Proper estate planning can be a dreaded task but think of it as a gift to your heirs. Two primary legal entities are used in estate...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 8, 20233 min read
United Van Lines' "2022 Movers Study."
ST. LOUIS – Jan. 2, 2023 – United Van Lines released the company’s 46th Annual National Movers Study today, which indicates Americans...
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Mike Roberts
Feb 8, 20232 min read
7 Things in the Bathroom You Should Get Rid of Before an Open House
Ask any real estate agent and they’ll tell you that an unappealing bathroom can make the difference in whether or not your home is ready...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 31, 20232 min read
Yours, Mine and Ours: Combining Furnishings With Your Partner
You’ve found your soulmate, and the two of you are moving in together. There’s just one problem: You and your new spouse or partner get...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 31, 20234 min read
Where People Moved in 2022
Although the population continues to increase, fewer Americans decided to move in 2022. After a historically low moving rate in 2021,...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 31, 20231 min read
Checklist: February To-Dos for Homeowners
It’s February, which means it’s time for a little romance and a lot of indoor chores. Might as well get them completed while the weather...
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Mike Roberts
Jan 23, 20233 min read
11 High-Energy Foods for Intermittent Fasting
If you’re trying out intermittent fasting (IF), going 16-hours without eating may leave your energy levels as droopy as a wet noodle — at...
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