Mike Roberts
Public Versus Private Neighborhood: Who Pays for Upkeep?
If you have never lived in a neighborhood that the residents privately own, you may be confused as to who is responsible for maintaining...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 10, 20212 min read
Protecting Your Home Against Mother Nature’s Wrath
Every year, major storms wreak destruction in different parts of the nation. Whether you are most at risk from hurricanes, tornadoes,...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 3, 20212 min read
How to Have a Satisfying Staycation
Pandemic travel restrictions and a weak economy have put vacation travel on hold for most of us. A staycation at home may sound less than...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 3, 20212 min read
Should You Buy a Home Sight Unseen?
Online real estate marketplaces are amazing tools for sellers and buyers alike. But if you’re a buyer, should you make a purchase...
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Mike Roberts
Jun 3, 20212 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
May 28, 20212 min read
Do Shutting Vents Save on Energy Costs?
It seems to make sense. Shutting the heating and air conditioning vents to unused rooms should save on energy costs, right? After all,...
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Mike Roberts
May 28, 20212 min read
Avoiding Solar Energy Scams with Powerful Knowledge
Solar energy offers you the chance to save money on your electric bill and be less dependent on “the grid.” But solar power scammers take...
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Mike Roberts
May 12, 20212 min read
Are Existing Homes Really More Pricey Than New?
The median existing-home price for a single-family home in March jumped to a record high of $334,500, according to data from the National...
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Mike Roberts
May 11, 20212 min read
Save on Taxes With a Real Estate Installment Sale
If you sell real property, you can avoid or reduce your capital gains tax by structuring the deal as an installment sale. Here’s how it...
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Mike Roberts
May 11, 20212 min read
Counting the Closing Costs Before you Sell
When you sell your home, you may be subtracting the amount you owe on your mortgage from the sales price and counting the difference as...
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Mike Roberts
May 4, 20212 min read
May To-Do List – 10 Chores to Gear-up for Summer
Before shifting gears into summer, here’s a handy list of chores for the busy homeowner. See if you can beat that Memorial Day deadline....
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Mike Roberts
May 4, 20212 min read
Homeownership Incentives for First-Time Buyers
Owning a home is an essential part of the American dream for most people. Did you know that federal and state governments, as well as...
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Mike Roberts
May 4, 20212 min read
Circuit Breaker Basics
Most homeowners deal with their homes’ electrical circuit breakers only when a breaker “trips” and lights or electrically powered devices...
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Mike Roberts
Apr 27, 20214 min read
Beekeeping — What’s All the Buzz About?
Fueled in part by an alarming decrease in the honey bee population in 2015, beekeeping has rapidly caught the attention of hobbyists and...
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Mike Roberts
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Protect Your Plants With a Cold Frame
Temperatures can vary widely in spring, potentially exposing your newly planted tender garden plants to freezing temperatures overnight....
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Mike Roberts
Apr 26, 20212 min read
Cut Energy Costs by Managing Idle load
As you and your family snooze soundly at night, your appliances, electronics and home systems still silently draw energy. This idle load...
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Mike Roberts
Apr 23, 20212 min read
Luxury home sales soar 42% year over year
Homes with a median sales price of $925,000 outperformed all other property classes, according to data analyzed by Redfin April 21, 2021...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 29, 20212 min read
Housing Inventory Shortages Drive Sales Despite Pandemic Recession
The COVID-19 global pandemic has brought periodic business shutdowns across the country and a huge spike in unemployment. The...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 29, 20213 min read
Nine Home Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Neglect
Weekends are a time to relax and enjoy family and friends, but be sure to set aside time for some home maintenance tasks. Doing so will...
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Mike Roberts
Mar 29, 20212 min read
April To-Do’s: Home Maintenance Musts
Longer days and warmer temperatures mean it’s time to seize the opportunity to get outside and accomplish those outdoor chores. Here’s a...
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