Susan McBride's Blog

Posted on 01/10/2022

The financial aspects of buying a home don't end with the purchase. Home ownership comes with its own ongoing fees and future expenses you'll need to prepare for. The best way to do so is to establish a balanced household budget. Here are some tips for how to get started: Set Your Goals Once you have a clear...

Budget

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Posted on 01/03/2022

3 DIY Home Insulation Tips To Consider Before It Gets Cold

Planning for the cold weather months saves homeowners time and money. The financial savings involve reducing drafts and the energy losses, causing your bill to decline. These rank among the do-it-yourself home insulation strategies worth considering. 1: Address screen doors Many storm doors come with sliding glass panes and a screen option to allow fresh air to flow...

Energy Efficiency

Winterize Your Home

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Posted on 12/27/2021

Tips for Selling a Home in a Seller's Market

It's easier to sell your home in a seller's market, but that doesn't mean the home will sell itself. Selling your home requires strategy and planning, and in a seller's market there are specific things you can do to get the best offers. Here are some tips for selling in a seller's market: Clean & Stage A hot...

Home Selling

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Posted on 12/20/2021

Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Your New Home

Photo by Vivint Solar from Pexels Home automation is not only convenient for you, but it’s also one of the most eco-friendly things you can do. Putting things in your home on autopilot can help you stop wasting energy on heating or cooling the home when you’re not actually in it or forgetting to turn off lights when...

Eco Friendly

Gadgets

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Posted on 12/13/2021

Why You Should Always Use a Property Manager for Your Rentals

There are a lot of responsibilities, commitments and labor involved with being a landlord. Hiring a property manager to oversee and maintain your investment property for you provides you with more freedom and time. Plus, this shows an attentiveness to your tenants, which can appeal to prospective renters. Here are a few reasons to consider hiring a property...

Landlord

Property

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Posted on 12/06/2021

Grow Your Own Food: Fruits & Vegetables for Container Gardens

Growing your own fruits and vegetables doesn’t require an expansive garden. In fact, there are many edible crops that grow very well in containers. You can even plant some of them together to achieve an eye-catching aesthetic while efficiently cultivating your own produce. Here are the 5 best edible crops for container gardens: Strawberries Strawberries are an easy...

Container Gardening

Healthy Foods

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Posted on 11/29/2021

Advice for New and Small Real Estate Investors

Photo by Alexander Stein via Pixabay Nearly all real estate investment includes some amount of debt. Debt on its own isn’t necessarily a problem but too much debt can create challenges. So, how much debt is too much? We’ll give you some solid answers below. Quick note: If you’re already a seasoned pro, you probably don’t need our...

Debt

General Finance

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Posted on 11/22/2021

3 Home Security Automation Basics You Should Follow

The right security system can go a long way to both deter criminals from breaking in or stop them in their tracks if they do. We'll look at trends in home security automation that you should know. 1. Home Security Is Becoming More Uniform There are plenty of workaround solutions for hiccups these days, but the trend is...

Home Automation

Home Improvement

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Posted on 11/15/2021

What to Do if You Find Water Damage at Home

Finding water damage in your home is never a pleasant experience. However, finding it is the first step to solving the problem. Mold forms quickly, so it's important to act as soon as possible. Here's what to do if you find water damage in your home: Unplug If you discover water damage, turn off and unplug any nearby...

Disinfect

Electronics

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Posted on 11/08/2021

Here Are the Most Common Environmental Allergens

Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels The number of people who suffer from environmental allergies is astounding. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people in the country suffer from allergies, and allergies have become one of the leading causes for chronic disease in the country. Environmental allergies are very common, and...

Allergies

Healthy Home

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Posted on 11/01/2021

Art Deco & Mid-Century Modern: What's the Difference?

"art deco metal wall panel" by Dean Hochman licensed under CC BY 2.0 Mid-century modern and art deco are popular design styles that are sometimes mistaken for the same thing. While the two styles share some similarities, there are some key differences both in concept and execution. Both styles feature differing materials, colors and patterns in both architecture...

Art Deco

Exterior Design

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Posted on 11/06/2021

13521 Clermont Street, Thornton, CO 80241 now has a new price of $450,000!

Please submit offers by 11/8/2021 at 1:00 PM. No further showings. Convenient access to shopping, schools, New Trail Winds Rec Center, I-25, and E-470. Open, airy floor plan, vaulted ceilings, SS appliances, Pass through from kitchen to living room, walk-in master closet, nice sized back yard with wood deck. All appliances included! This cutie is a...

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