Posts with tag 'homeowner tips'

If you find yourself in a position where paying off your mortgage is both feasible and reasonable for you and your family then congratulations are in order.  If you've reached the point of paying off your mortgage, then you've made the most of your finances along the journey thus far and are looking to make the most of them moving forward.  

Our REALTORS® know what it's like to buy a home as well as own a home outright and have helped countless homeowners just like you make crucial decisions for their home purchases. But is paying off your mortgage early always the right way to go?

The Power of Compounding Interest

Most people are familiar with interest simply in the form of a debt instrument. Your mortgage, car payment, or even student loans all have that dreaded word "interest" tied to them, which makes paying off a major debt even more rewarding. While interest is your enemy in loan situations, it can actually be your best ally on the investment end.

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Gardening is an eco-friendly way to combine physical activity with emotional satisfaction. Kick off the season by celebrating National Gardening Day on Sunday, April 14 with a visit to a local nursery or garden center.

Our REALTORS® have assembled a list of the top garden centers in and around Beavercreek. Stop by and get some ideas or just let the plants and products trigger your own imagination! 

• Berns Garden Center - 3776 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek
  Berns Garden Center is literally a homegrown business. Namesakes Al and Cherie Berns founded the company in 1956 when they purchased a house with one acre of land and a greenhouse. While Berns is still family-owned, it expanded in 2011 with the opening of the Beavercreek location. The center carries a full selection of annuals, perennials, and houseplants that would complement any of the great Beavercreek homes for sale. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
  
  

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Wright-Patt Realty knows the holiday season is the perfect time to light the fireplace for warmth and a glowing ambiance. This delightful tradition has some risks that can be minimized if you follow a few commonsense practices.

Our REALTORS®  have compiled a list of 8 tips for keeping your home safe while enjoying your fireplace:

1. Working Fireplace
   If this is a new home for you, be sure to inspect the smoke ducts, the chimney, and the protective linings. Make repairs if necessary before lighting a fire.
   
   

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Christmas is just around the corner. Hopefully, you've started your shopping lists and have gathered a few ideas of what your friends and family want this year.

Have any of your loved ones recently moved into one of our Beavercreek homes? Our REALTORS® have created this list of eight holiday gifts for first-time home buyers.

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Our REALTORS® love showing off amazing Beavercreek homes for sale any time of year.

However, if you come from a place where winter snow is a novelty – or a myth – then you might find yourself concerned about Ohio snowstorms that visit us from time to time.

Remember: Every year, millions of people weather the storm without any injuries or property damage. That said, it's a good idea to go into the situation prepared and know what to expect. After you get through a snowstorm or two, you'll be an old hand at the process.

To keep your family and your home safe, remember these valuable tips:

1. Start With a Winter Emergency Kit
The most intimidating possibility in winter is finding that you can't get out to get the supplies you need. Roads may become impassable due to snow or for other reasons. With that in mind, get a kit together to meet all of your needs.

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