by Expert Properties | Feb 10, 2014 | Home Care, Real Estate Articles
It’s a good idea to hire a HVAC company to inspect and do maintenance on your system every fall and spring. They’ll do things like inspect and clean the wiring and mechanisms of the unit, which is bit more challenging for the average homeowner. But you can prolong the...
by Expert Properties | Feb 3, 2014 | Home Care, Real Estate Articles
An out-of-shape house is older than its years and could lose 10% of its appraised value, says Mack Strickland, an appraiser and real estate agent in Chester, Va. That’s a $15,000-$20,000 adjustment for the average home. But good maintenance can even add value. A study...
by Expert Properties | Jan 27, 2014 | Home Care, Real Estate Articles
Home ownership means regular maintenance and repair chores, but some are more important than others. Here are 5 that should top your priority list: 1. Make sure your appliances aren’t being recalled. Why it matters: The non-profit Consumer Reports magazine wrote...
by Expert Properties | Jan 25, 2014 | Home Care, Real Estate Articles
A new roof is an expensive proposition — $18,800 on average for composition shingles, according to Remodeling magazine’s Cost Vs. Value Report, and as much as $36,000 for high-end materials. Once you’ve made that kind of investment, you’ll want to protect it. And even...
by Expert Properties | Mar 21, 2013 | Home Care, New, Real Estate Articles
Southern Oregon seems to be built on an ant hill and we consistently get questions about how to get rid of the little intruders. When it rains and when it’s dry they seem to invade local kitchens and certainly those nights when you don’t feel like doing the...
by Expert Properties | Nov 28, 2012 | Home Care, New, Real Estate Articles
Winterization Checklist Now that the leaves are falling and snow and rain has returned to Southern Oregon it’s time to prepare for winter. 6 tips for winterization of your home: 1. Prevent Plumbing Freezes Disconnect and drain garden hoses. Most frozen pipes are a...
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