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Put in a Home Garden this Year
It’s almost here! So many of us are anxiously awaiting the onset of warmer weather and the energy of spring. While you get yourself geared up for spring cleaning and swimsuits, we suggest planning an area of the yard for a garden. Having a garden of your own is a wonderful way to connect with the natural landscape around your home and grow fresh flowers, veggies, and herbs for your home.
Flowers
It’s always a boon to have fresh flowers in a vase on the table. Growing your own flowers around the
house gives you a steady supply of l...
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2015 Looking Great for Real Estate
2014 was a relatively strong year for real estate across the farm belt and greater Midwest. However, the National Association of Home Builders predicts 2015 will be even stronger for single-family homes, despite the continued rise of mortgage rates. While the recovery seems to be delayed in many states, Ohio is noticing a resurgence of interest in homes and available land. In the meantime, let’s focus on the standard best practices that have kept us strong for decades.
It’s the Little Things
The best possible presentation of a house is necessary to capture an eager buyer’s eye. Little things like trimming the bushes near the front door, changing out old welcome mats, and de-cluttering closets and shelves will add to an already well-prepared home....
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Indian Lake Comes to Life in the Spring
It’s getting warmer every day and we’re on our way to Spring! Northerners are always sick of winter by March and the promise of warmer weather on the horizon is usually the only thing keeping us from going stir-crazy with the cabin fever. We’re all personally excited about the return of warm weather because the Indian Lake area really comes back to life.
Fishing & Boating
Kicked off by this year’s Indian Lake Boat Show, the Lake itself will be the perfect place to get a boat on the water and cast a line. Fishermen come from all over Ohio to fish in Indian Lake...
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3 Tips for Dealing with Ohio Winters
It seems like winter is never going away here in the northern part of Ohio and even across the northern Midwest! Perhaps the season is starting later and finishing later. Either way, as residents of this beautiful state, it can sometimes be a daunting challenge to make it through the cold months. In case you’re struggling, here are a few tips from the locals on weathering the winter.
Shovels are Your Friend
No one likes to get out there and do it but, let’s face it, if you don’t shovel your sidewalk and driveway, there’s no going anywhere! Keeping a clear walkway can prevent slipping and injury for you and any passing neighbors. Likewise, it seems like a good solution at the time, but just driving over the snow on you...
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10 Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Showing
So you’re going to show your house to prospective buyers. Congratulations on getting everything ready to go up to this point. You’ve likely decided on a price and put out some advertising to indicate that you’re ready to sell. Now comes the hard part. A house that shows well is far more likely to sell, and for a higher price. Here are our 10 basic tips for getting the most out of your own showing.
Clean Everything
A clean home signals to the buyer that the house has been well kept and cared for and is more than likely in good repair. Messy and dirty homes indicate a lack of attention and consideration on the part of the seller and can dissuade a buyer from interest in your property.
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