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Here's your fall-to-winter maintenance checklist
If you've been procrastinating about getting your home ready for fall, now's the time! We've already had our first winter storm watch, the temperatures are dropping fast, and we've got a holiday weekend right around the corner.
In the Roanoke region, getting your home ready for fall largely means winterizing, so it's important to knock out some of these tasks to enhance your energy efficiency and protect your home during our coldest months.
So, when I got a link to this graphic in my inbox, I thought it would a helpful thing to share on the blog. I hope you do, too!
Good luck on your to-do list, and have a great r...
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Is it a good idea to buy a home 'as-is' in the Roanoke area?
If you've been searching for homes in the Roanoke region for any length of time, you might have encountered listings for properties that are being sold "as is." This means exactly what it sounds like, too. The owner is selling the property in its acurrent condition and doesn't intend to do any repairs.
For some folks, "as is" means "stay away," but I think that for the right buyer, an as-is property can be an excellent opportunity. If you're curious about an as-is property, here are some things to consider:
What is the condition of the property?
"As is" can mean anything from a home that needs some TLC to a home that needs a complete rehab. Because the seller is not making any guarantees about the condition or quality of the house, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are buying.
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When it comes to cost of living, the Roanoke Valley has a lot to brag about
If you're a regular reader of my blog or follow my Facebook page, you might remember that recently I shared my
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6 reasons to make the Roanoke Valley your home
I work with a lot of families who are relocating to the Roanoke Valley from other parts of the country, and they always have lots of questions about the area, of course. I tell them all that I can. After all, showing off my hometown is one of my favorite parts of the job.
So for those families I haven't met yet, I thought I'd put together this list of six reasons you should consider making the Roanoke Valley your home.
- Low cost of living: Time after time, Roanoke is shown to offer the best value of any metro area in Virginia and many popular metro markets in the region. As of Feb...
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Join me in August for our homebuying seminar
UPDATED 8/10/18
Homebuyers have access to more information than ever about the real estate market, individual properties and the homebuying process. If you've been doing your research, I'm sure you're finding all kinds of things, both helpful and not so much.
That's why I want to invite you to a homebuying seminar I'm hosting with a colleague this month. It's called "Buying a Home? Tips and Tools for Success." I'll be joined by Karen Hankins, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group's Western Region business development manager.
Our goal is to sort through the information that's out there and share with you the best of what we know from our combined decades of experience in the real estate and mortgage industries.
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