Mike Roberts
Is a Mountain Retreat In Your Future?
While the stunning views and clean air of mountain living are certainly appealing, be sure to weigh the challenges of mountain life...
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Mike Roberts
Nov 3, 20222 min read
November To-Do List: Get Ready for the Holidays!
With Thanksgiving looming and the winter holidays right around the corner, it’s easy to succumb to panic. Don’t do it! Instead, use this...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Showcasing Work-From-Home Space When Selling Your Home
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused seismic changes in American workspaces, with large numbers of employees now working from home. As remote...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 26, 20222 min read
Tips for Organizing Kids’ Toys
If you’ve spent more time than you’d like down on your knees putting away Legos, Barbies, small cars and crayons, you’ve probably wished...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 19, 20222 min read
October To-Dos: Prepping Your Home for Fall
October ushers in cooler temperatures, brilliant fall foliage, and a bountiful harvest. Take advantage of all three as you prep your home...
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Mike Roberts
Oct 19, 20222 min read
Should You Cut Down A Tree?
With their summer shade, fall color, dramatic winter branches and spring leaves, stately trees bring beauty year-round and are a boon to...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Can You Benefit From an Agricultural Tax Exemption?
Homeowners who live on agricultural acreage that meets a minimum size standard may qualify for a significant property tax break. Rules...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Rural Satellite Internet Service: Limited, But Growing
Your home and business Internet service choices are limited if you live in a rural area. Speeds are slower than in the city, plans are...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 14, 20222 min read
My House is a Dust Bowl: What to Do?
Spring comes, temperatures warm, and flowers bloom. Liberated from winter hibernation, you happily throw open the windows. Before you...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 10, 20224 min read
You Can Build Your Own Fence
With the right materials, a little geometry and plenty of gritty work, you can build your own fence. You’ll not only end up with the...
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Mike Roberts
Sep 10, 20222 min read
What To Do When Your Property Tax Appraisal Jumps
Homeowners across the country are getting a shock when they open their 2022 property tax appraisal notices. These appraisals are often...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 20, 20222 min read
How to Paint Over Old Wood Paneling
Wood-paneled living areas were popular in the 1960s and 70s. Unfortunately, fifty years later, some of that wall paneling has still not...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 20, 20222 min read
How to Safely Shut Off Your Utilities
You may need to shut off your home’s utilities in the event of a repair, suspected leak or an emergency. Here’s what you need to know...
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Mike Roberts
Jul 20, 20222 min read
Will Home Prices Ever Return to Normal?
Home sales in the U.S. have confounded buyers and sellers alike for the last three years. Prices have increased by double-digit...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Does Your Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Your Vacant Home?
Your homeowner’s insurance covers damages to your home from specific perils and certain expenses of visitors who get hurt at your house....
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Mike Roberts
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Can They Do That? Taking Property Under Eminent Domain
It comes as a severe shock to a real estate owner when a government agency takes his property from him under the principle of eminent...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 8, 20222 min read
Making Money on a Vacation Rental
One of the greatest benefits of owning a rental property is its wealth-building capabilities — other people are paying for your equity in...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 8, 20222 min read
June To-Do List – Summer Home and Garden Tasks
It’s June, which means it’s time to relax and enjoy the kick-off of summer, but before the fun can begin, be sure to tackle this handy...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Testing the Waters: Is Your Private Well Water Safe?
Municipal water is treated and delivered under strict health guidelines set at the state and federal levels. But if you own rural...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Your Next Home Could Be 3D Printed
A growing number of products are manufactured with 3D printing, and now the technology can even build houses! Is a 3D home something...
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