Blog for Home Owners and Buyers - JACQUELYN DUKE, REALTOR®

Dreaming of Bringing a Bit of Your Spring Break Vacation Home with You? How About a Pool or Spa?!

3/30/2017

Installing a Spa on Your Deck

Evaluate the cost of purchasing, installing, and maintaining an outdoor spa to decide if it’s a worthwhile addition to your deck. Read
Tips on Pool Fence Safety to Reduce Your Liability

There’s nothin’ more inviting on a hot summer day than a cool dip. And that can lead to trouble if your pool lacks a child-proof fence. Read
Why Saltwater Pools Are So Much Better Than Traditional Pools

Safe, low-odor saltwater pools are gaining in popularity. Could you have saltwater in your future? Read
Swimming Pools: Alternatives to Chlorine

Chlorine keeps swimming pools safe and clean, but there are alternatives to chlorine if you’re willing to pay the price. Read

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Ready for a Few Small DIY Projects that Can Make a BIG Impact?

3/23/2017

12 Simple Home Repair Jobs to Lift You Out of Winter's Funk

Fight winter doldrums with easy home repairs that’ll raise spirits and get your house ready for spring. Read
How to Fix Common Wall and Floor Problems

Although some maintenance projects are best left to the pros, these three easy DIY fixes will give you bragging rights. Read
Pulls and Knobs Open the Door to a New Look

Repair and replace door hardware that makes rooms look dingy and outdated. We’ll show you how door and cabinet pulls, knobs, and hinges can give your home new sparkle. Read
Repair Walls to Give Rooms a Fresh Face

Sooner or later you’ll repair walls that make rooms look worn out. Erasing dings, dents, and scuffs is an easy fix. We’ll show you how. Read
Erase Ugly Scratches from Your Wood Floors

Easy ways to put the luster back into your floors. Read

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It's That Time Again... Tax Time!!!

3/16/2017

Appeal Your Property Tax Bill

To successfully appeal your property tax bill, you first need to do a bit of sleuthing into your real estate assessment. Read
How Long to Keep Tax Records

Here’s a checklist to help you decide what tax and home records to keep. Read

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Got Plumbing Questions? We've Got Answers!

3/9/2017

How to Prevent Freezing Pipes

You CAN prevent freezing pipes and the costly damage that goes with them. Read
Replacing Plumbing Pipes: Costs and Options

Replacing plumbing can be a costly, time-consuming venture. These alternatives make it doable and affordable. Read
Should You Repair or Replace Your Septic System?

Here’s how to figure out whether you can fix a problem septic system or if it’s going to have to be replaced. Read
Types of Plumbing Pipes and Their Lifespans

Knowing the types of plumbing pipes in your home lets you take steps to prevent leaks, flooding, and potential health hazards. Read

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A Roadmap for Sellers...

3/2/2017

Do's and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives

Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Read
Fielding a Lowball Purchase Offer on Your Home

Consider before you ignore or outright refuse a very low purchase offer for your home. A counteroffer and negotiation could turn that low purchase offer into a sale. Read
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price

While you’d like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price. Read
6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home

Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don’t let the best slip through your fingers. Read
7 Tips for a Profitable Home Closing

Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. Read

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