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Cultivating Kindness: Embracing Your Neighbours
Navigating relationships with neighbours isn’t always easy, but approaching each situation with empathy and understanding can go a long way. Read on for suggestions on how to handle interactions in some common situations. The Complainer — They complain about almost everything and have a short fuse when it comes to certain ...
Continue ReadingMistakes to Avoid Before Buying a House
It’s easy to get caught up in the emotions of buying a house, but that can sometimes lead to overlooking some important details. Here are a few oversights that can cause disappointment: Not shopping around and getting pre-approval for a mortgage; your offer could be rejected, or worse, you could ...
Continue ReadingSetting Emotions Aside When Selling
Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part ...
Continue ReadingAsbestos Exposure is Serious and Deadly
Thank you to Cody Baez from Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates that supports families affected by mesothelioma through providing guidance on treatment, legal options, and early symptom awareness. It applies to all of us, no matter where we live. Even with modern safety regulations in place, asbestos exposure remains a serious and often ...
Continue ReadingHow to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage
If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings. Is there something about your home that you’re concerned will be seen as a competitive disadvantage? For example, do you have a small kitchen or fewer bedrooms than ...
Continue ReadingThe Most Commonly Overlooked Issues in a Home Inspection
Just because you get a home inspection report that appears to be A-OK, it doesn’t always mean there are no issues. Certain issues can be overlooked in a typical home inspection, such as: Water damage, like water stains and musty smells, can be masked by paint or a diffuser. Internal ...
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