Erica Fair - United Real Estate Strive 212

Before you make the decision to relocate, do some research. Careful consideration is key before making a move. Buying a home is a big commitment, and you need to make sure you consider all options. When you’re looking for a new place to live, don’t feel confined to your current town or city. This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to move to an entirely new locale. How will you know if the places you are considering are a good fit for you and your family? With some time and planning, you’ll be able to make an informed decision before you make the move. Take some time with your family to explore the new area. What do you want to have nearby your new home? If you live an active lifestyle and like to get outdoors, you may want to consider if the neighborhood is walkable. If you are looking at a home on a major road, then walking around the neighborhood may not be as feasible. You might be hoping to be able to walk to do some of your errands. Is the home you...

This Sunday, we change our clocks. March 11, 2018. That means we “spring” forward by one hour. It also means it’s the perfect time to make an annual home checklist. It’s also probably the time of year when your sleep gets a bit disrupted until you adjust, so do your best to muddle through! When we change the clocks forward one hour, this is the time of year when days are slowly getting longer. This gives you a bit of extra daylight time each day to work on tasks around the home that you keep putting off for later. The top home task when you change the clocks is to change the batteries in your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Yes, you just put new batteries in about six months ago, but better to be safe than sorry. Putting fresh batteries in your detectors keeps you and your family safe in case of an emergency. When you change the batteries, dust the detectors with a damp cloth. This will keep dust from clogging the sensors and keep the detectors working properly. Sp...