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10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Thousands

August 11, 2025 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

10 Hidden Home Maintenance Tasks

As a homeowner, you’re likely diligent about the basics—mowing the lawn, touching up paint, and cleaning regularly. Right? 😁 But what about the critical home maintenance tasks you don’t see every day? Research shows that home maintenance frequently takes a backseat, even with the best intentions. In fact, a recent survey found that 60% of […]

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Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: Home Improvement Projects, Homeowner Tips, Ken's Korner

Real Estate Market Update: What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

July 8, 2025 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Real Estate Market Update What Mid-Year Indicators Mean for Your Next Move

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the U.S. housing market stands at a critical juncture. The frenzy of the pandemic-era real estate boom has long since cooled, but in its place we’re seeing a market searching for balance. Higher mortgage rates, cautious buyers, and rising home inventory are combining to reshape what it means […]

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Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate Market

A Seasonal Guide to Home Care & Maintenance

June 5, 2025 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

A Seasonal Guide to Home Care & Maintenance

Updated June 5th, 2025 From summer vacations to winter holidays, it seems each season offers the perfect excuse to put off our to-do list. But be careful, homeowners: neglecting your home’s maintenance could put your personal safety—and one of your largest financial investments—at serious risk. In no time at all, small problems can lead to […]

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Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: Fall, Home Repairs, Homeowner Tips, Spring, Summer, Winter

Selling Your Home In 2025? Here’s What Buyers Want (And How To Deliver)

May 12, 2025 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Brentwood Selling Your Home In 2025? Here's What Buyers Want

Thinking about listing your home in 2025? If so, you’re smart to start planning ahead. With housing inventory rising in many market segments, today’s sellers need more than just a “for sale” sign to stand out.1 The good news? You can still make a strong impression and command top dollar—if you know what today’s buyers […]

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Comparative Market Analysis vs. Zestimate

April 14, 2025 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Listimate™ vs. Zestimate – What’s Your True Home Value? Updated April 14, 2025 Today, we’re going to be clarifying the difference between a Comparative Market Analysis and a Zestimate. It’s well known among real estate agents, real estate appraisers, mortgage lenders, and other professionals in the business that good old Zillow’s “Zestimates” of home values are […]

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5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership (and Ways to Move Past Them)

April 7, 2025 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

5 Roadblocks to Affordable Homeownership

Dreaming of a new home but feeling priced out? You’re not alone! According to a recent survey by Bankrate, 78% of aspiring homebuyers cite affordability issues as their primary deterrent.1 According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, home prices have risen around 32% since the pandemic, and elevated mortgage rates have caused monthly payments […]

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𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 – 𝐀 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫?

March 27, 2025 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Oven Temperature Lessons

Updated March, 27, 2025 As many of you know, we bought new kitchen appliances not long ago.  We knew exactly what appliances we wanted.  We wanted the same ones we had in our previous house.  We really loved those!  And this is what we did. It did not happen quickly though.  We obviously walked right […]

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