November 8, 2022
AgencyLower Your Energy Bill
Keeping the lights on isn’t cheap — never mind the air conditioning, furnace and hot water heater. In fact, the typical family spends more than $1,400 per year on utilities, according to the Energy Department. Tweaking your usage can lower your bill by as much as 25%. Try these effective ways to save money: Check […]
October 17, 2022
AgencyPrevent Home Burglaries
Here are ten creative ways to deter burglars from targeting your home and prevent a break-in. Learn how to keep you and your family safe all year round. Break-ins happen all the time. If someone wants to break into a house, they can probably find a way to make it happen. While home security systems have been […]
September 20, 2022
AgencyUpgrades to Increase Your Home’s Value
Making upgrades to a home can increase the value, but not all home improvements yield a high return on investment and some can even have a negative impact. Here’s what you need to know before starting your remodel. Are you thinking about refinancing or selling your home? Then it’s helpful to know its value, […]
May 4, 2022
AgencyBuying a Vacant Home
Why buy a vacant home? One of the biggest perks is being able to make the home whatever you want it to be. You can make it your new home, create a vacation home, rent it out, or fix it up and sell it to someone else. In some cases the seller may be willing […]
April 21, 2022
AgencyHome Security Tips
Home security has become an important issue for everyone, no matter where you live. While there’s no foolproof way to stop every break-in, many burglaries are preventable. Keep in mind that burglars search for easy targets. Here are some security measures that may force burglars to look elsewhere: Use the right locks and solid doors Choose […]
March 30, 2022
AgencyDoes Your House Need Gutters?
Every time I’m in my house and hear the rain start to pound on my roof, the only thing that goes through my mind is…gutters. Were you expecting me to say, lush greenery or a beautiful rainbow? The fact is, my home doesn’t have rain gutters and it needs them, badly. My husband built our […]
December 13, 2021
AgencyFrozen pipes
Are we in the midst of an “arctic hurricane” like the media describes? I’m not so sure. Even at 0 degrees with a -30 wind chill, it seems like it always gets this cold during the winter in Michigan. Nonetheless each year we see the same dilemmas that happen when the weather gets chilly. Surprisingly, […]
December 6, 2021
AgencyHoliday fire safety
It’s the holiday season again – that special time of year when you brighten your home with colorful and twinkling lights. Although decorating with electric lighting helps you create a cheerful atmosphere, it also brings an increased risk of accidental fire. Here are some important safety tips to help you avoid electrical fires, overloaded circuits […]
November 22, 2021
Agency8 tips for keeping a fire safely in its fireplace
Yep, there’s definitely something alluring about having a fireplace in your home. According to the Hearth, Patio, and Barbeque Association (HPBA), a fireplace ranks second among the top features buyers seek in a home! Additionally, approximately 80% of American homes have a fireplace, hearth or pellet stove. I’ll admit, a fireplace was one of the features we […]
November 8, 2021
AgencyLower Your Energy Bill
Winter is rearing its ugly head, and so are home heating costs. The television and web are full of great ideas on saving money on energy costs, but more often than not, it takes money to save money. For many, spending money on major home improvement projects to make a home more energy-efficient just isn’t in the cards. […]