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What Buyers May Ask About Your Home's Utility Bills
October 21, 2026 · Raymond Hau

What Buyers May Ask About Your Home's Utility Bills

As the weather cools and the heat starts running again, energy costs are on a lot of minds. Buyers touring homes this fall are thinking about them too. After they've seen the kitch…
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Buying a Home Before the Holidays: What to Plan for Now
October 15, 2026 · Raymond Hau

Buying a Home Before the Holidays: What to Plan for Now

There's real appeal to spending the holidays in a new home. The first dinner at a new table, decorations going up in rooms you chose. It's a reasonable thing to hope for, and Octob…
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What to Expect at Your First Meeting With a Listing Agent
October 7, 2026 · Raymond Hau

What to Expect at Your First Meeting With a Listing Agent

Inviting an agent over to talk about selling can feel like a bigger step than it is. Most homeowners have the same few questions beforehand. They want to know if the house needs to…
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Before You Buy, Find Out What It Costs to Insure
September 30, 2026 · Raymond Hau

Before You Buy, Find Out What It Costs to Insure

When you find a home you’re excited about, you start working through the numbers. You’ve talked about the mortgage payment, looked up the property taxes and thought about what you’…
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The Little Things That Make Overnight Guests Feel at Home
September 23, 2026 · Raymond Hau

The Little Things That Make Overnight Guests Feel at Home

If you’ve ever been the first person awake in someone else’s house, you’ve probably wondered whether to start the coffee or wait for your host. You can feel completely welcome and…
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What Happens to Your Smart-Home Devices When You Sell?
September 16, 2026 · Raymond Hau

What Happens to Your Smart-Home Devices When You Sell?

When you’re making a list of what to pack, the video doorbell probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. It’s attached to the house, you use it every day, and the app on yo…
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The Final Walk-Through: What Buyers Should Check Before Getting the Keys
September 9, 2026 · Raymond Hau

The Final Walk-Through: What Buyers Should Check Before Getting the Keys

By the time your final walk-through arrives, you’ve already toured the home, worked through the inspection, and signed enough paperwork to recognize your name in your sleep. The ke…
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The Renovation Paperwork to Find Before You List
September 2, 2026 · Raymond Hau

The Renovation Paperwork to Find Before You List

A renovated kitchen, finished basement, new roof, or upgraded heating system can add a lot to your home’s story. When it’s time to sell, however, buyers may want to know more than…
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More Green, Longer: Houseplants That Thrive Beyond Summer
August 26, 2026 · Raymond Hau

More Green, Longer: Houseplants That Thrive Beyond Summer

Summer is winding down. The days are getting just a little bit shorter and the evenings are just a little bit cooler. It’s around this time of year that we start looking at our liv…
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What Happens When You Overprice Your Home?
August 19, 2026 · Raymond Hau

What Happens When You Overprice Your Home?

When listing your home, it is natural to want the absolute highest return on your investment. It’s not uncommon for sellers operating in today's market to believe in a common strat…
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Buying a Home When You’re Self-Employed: What Lenders Want to See
August 11, 2026 · Raymond Hau

Buying a Home When You’re Self-Employed: What Lenders Want to See

Being your own boss comes with plenty of freedom. But when it’s time to buy a home, proving your income can be a little more complicated. A salaried employee may only need to provi…
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Thinking About Selling Your Rental Property? Here’s Where to Start
August 5, 2026 · Raymond Hau

Thinking About Selling Your Rental Property? Here’s Where to Start

Maybe the property has been a good investment, but you’re ready to cash out. Maybe being a landlord has become more work than you expected. Or perhaps the lease is coming up for re…
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