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Articles about Seasonal Events and Holidays

Here we share the articles we have written about Holidays and Seasonal events like Christmas 🎄, New Years' 🎆, Halloween 🎃, Summer fun 🚶🏻‍♀️, and good times. 🤗

FIRE! 🔥 – Your Guide to Wildfire Preparedness in California

July 20, 2021 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Wildfires It seems that the entire western half of the U.S. is on fire. As of this writing, there are 9 active wildfires in California alone. It has been suggested that the fire season is almost year-round now. In addition to the 9 wildfires in California, there are 71 more wildfires burning across 12 other […]

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Filed Under: Seasonal Tagged With: California Real Estate, Drought, Home Improvement Projects

10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season

December 14, 2020 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community This Holiday Season

This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses. With the holidays right around the corner, December offers the […]

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Holiday Gifts and Gadgets for Every Room in the House

December 17, 2019 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Are you searching for new and innovative gift ideas this holiday season? If so, check out our list of the hottest home technology offerings. We’ve selected a few of our favorites for every room in the house. These smart systems and devices add comfort, convenience, and a “cool factor” that will delight your friends and […]

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The Ghost of Lyle and The Groveland Hotel

October 14, 2019 By Ken Guthrie 2 Comments

Here’s something about Libby I’ll bet you don’t know.  Libby is into ghosts!  With Halloween on the horizon, I thought this would be a good time to share that with you. Over the years we’ve done a lot of traveling.  Whenever we’re planning a trip, Libby does some research to find out if there will […]

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An Insiders Look at Creating Christmas Wreaths

December 18, 2018 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

In case you weren’t aware, my brother Brian and his wife, Robin own and run a Christmas tree farm in Foresthill, California. The Guthrie Tree Farm is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra-Nevada mountains in Placer County. Every year, Libby and I go up to visit and make Christmas wreaths for our clients. This year […]

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4 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day 2018

April 18, 2018 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Earth Day 2018 is coming up this weekend! Earth Day, we’ve put together a few tips to help your home be more eco-friendly as well as ways you can get together with the community and celebrate locally here in East Contra Costa County. Reduce plastic use The theme of Earth Day 2018 is to end […]

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Happy Thanksgiving from Guthrie Group Homes, Real Estate

November 20, 2017 By Ken Guthrie Leave a Comment

Well, it’s just about Thanksgiving again, just a few days to go, with the rest of the holidays following in the next couple of weeks or so. Wow, did this year go by fast or what? Hopefully this season you will have some time to spend with your family and relatives, your kids, or dogs, […]

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3 Small Steps in February That Prevent Big Stress 3 Small Steps in February That Prevent Big Stress in March⁣
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Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the busiest real estate markets of the year. If you're planning to buy a home this season, the work you do now in February can save you from scrambling when competition heats up in March.⁣
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Here are three smart steps to take this month:⁣
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1. Get Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified Knowing your purchasing power before you start seriously shopping gives you confidence and credibility. With interest rates still shifting, getting this done early helps you understand your monthly budget and shows sellers you're a serious buyer.⁣
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2. Clarify Your Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves Take time to sit down and define what you absolutely need versus what would simply be a bonus. This clarity will help you move quickly when the right home hits the market and avoid getting distracted by properties that don't truly fit your goals.⁣
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3. Tour a Few Homes Now Even if you're not ready to make an offer, seeing homes in person helps calibrate your expectations. You'll get a better sense of what your budget gets you, what neighborhoods feel right, and how homes compare in real life versus online.⁣
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A little preparation now means less stress and faster decisions when spring arrives.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡⁣
Cell: 865-364-0200⁣
Keller Williams 865-966-5005⁣
GGHKnoxville.com⁣
Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
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A home inspection isn't just a negotiation tool—it's your budget roadmap for the next few years. 🔍⁣
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That report highlighting a 15-year-old water heater or aging roof isn't just leverage for credits at closing. It's a clear signal that you need to budget $8,000-12,000 for likely replacements within your first few years of ownership. That's not a deal-breaker—it's a budget roadmap.⁣
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Major system failures happen at the worst times: an HVAC failure during a heat wave, a burst pipe in winter, or storm damage to the roof. These scenarios happen when it's least convenient and most expensive. HVAC replacement alone runs $5,000-$10,000, and without liquid reserves, a single emergency can derail your finances entirely.⁣
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This is where smart buyers differentiate themselves. They don't treat the inspection as pass/fail. They use it to understand the timeline of major expenses and plan strategically instead of scrambling when systems fail.⁣
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💡 The takeaway: Create a dedicated repair fund before closing. Keep liquid cash reserves after purchase rather than putting every dollar into the down payment. Those who budget with this roadmap in mind avoid buyer's remorse and build equity with confidence.⁣
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Libby Guthrie, REALTOR® 🏡⁣
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Keller Williams 865-966-5005⁣
GGHKnoxville.com⁣
Libby@GuthrieGroupHomes.com⁣
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