by Glen Curry They say the only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys. Many households have these high priced toys in them and never think about whether or not they have the proper insurance to protect them. We buy an insurance policy to protect our assets in case we get hit with a claim that could bring about financial harm. Let’s review. If we mess up and have an accident that is our fault, we legally owe the people we...

by Tisha Gay I just read a wonderful article on the Zillow Blog titled “Wanted Dead or Alive: 10 Criminally Outdated Design Features”, and although it was funny, it was also insightful. It’s amazing that I still see a lot of these features in listing photos today! The author discussed several features that might have been big during the 80’s and 90’s, but are surefire killers today. She hit on three of my biggest pet peeves as far as home...

While many of us enjoyed the warm winter this year, reports show that we can expect a swarm of repercussions from pesky mosquitoes this summer. So what can you do to protect yourself from those annoying insects? Consider planting in your garden. Chemical insect repellants can be smelly, harmful and ineffective. You can do less harm to yourself, the environment and your garden by repelling biting, stinging insects with the right plants. Catnip...

Research shows that approximately 90% of home buyers use the internet in their search for a home. While 91% of those same people eventually use the services of a Realtor, many use the internet to narrow down their search. It’s fair to say that if you have a listing for sale and it’s not on the internet, you’re going nowhere fast. It all begins with placing your property in your local Multiple Listing Service(s). Most brokers utilize a service...

I’m sure you’ve been asked, “do you have to go to work tomorrow?” My answer to this mundane question is, “no, I get to go to work tomorrow!” I must confess that I’ve never been one of those people that leap out of bed in the mornings. I hit the snooze button way too many times before I’m in the frame of mind to embrace another day. But the minute my feet hit the floor, I start thinking of all the things to be accomplished. Things that I have to...