Today we will be giving you some helpful hints on how to get your home ready for the cold winter months ahead. Winter is almost here, and you want to make sure you do these things around the house in order to prevent any issues that may pop up throughout the season.
Winterize your irrigation system. You want to blow the water out of the line so it doesn’t freeze and cause problems with your pipes.
Clean your gutters out to prevent leaks.
Remove hoses from exterior spigots. You can get a cap that fits over the exterior faucet at any hardware store here in town.
Service your furnace and change your furnace filter.
Check and add caulk as necessary around doors and window frames to prevent air leaks.
If you have a fireplace, clean it and service it.
Make sure your snowblower is in good and working order.
A little time spent preventing these types of problems up front saves a lot of time, money, and energy. If you need any recommendations for people to help you with any of the above jobs, we’ve got a huge library of great service providers. Give us a call or send us an email, we would love to be your go-to real estate resource!
The statistics in 2015 compared to last year are pretty high in comparison. We expect interest rates to increase, so we recommend buyers to act now. Right now, we see a trend of listings and sales slowing down. It’ll probably normalize at the end of the year.
If you’re thinking about selling your home, now is a great time, even in the middle of November. Serious buyers are out there. Embrace the opportunity to stand out now.
So far, 2016 looks like it's going to be a repeat of 2015. We have things to look forward to! However, you should definitely act before the spring market. The spring is the busiest and most competitive time of the year to sell.
If you have any questions about these statistics, give us a call or email today!
