5 Emotional Mistakes Sellers Make

The following article on the Trulia web site is a great one for home sellers.  As I am about to become one myself, I am paying special attention.  Real estate moves can make us crazy, whether we are buying or selling!

http://www.trulia.com/blog/taranelson/2013/04/5_emotional_mistakes_sellers_make?ecampaign=cnews201304B&eurl=www.trulia.com%2Fblog%2Ftaranelson%2F2013%2F04%2F5_emotional_mistakes_sellers_make

The value of regular home maintenance!

Spring time is a good time to take care of things in and around the house.  The out-of-doors is more welcoming and you just feel like getting things done again after hibernating for the winter.  I ran across the following article on houselogic.com.  These are good reminders that pay dividends in the long run!

http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/maintenance-repair/value-home-maintenance/?nicmp=hlemail&nichn=newsletter&niseg=20130405_homemaintenance

Now that the Rainy Season is here . . .

It's great to have spring finally here--and along with it, April showers!  Rain is wonderful and necessary, but it can wreak havoc on a home.  The attached article from "This Old House" provides some useful and timely information on how to get rain water away from your foundation--reducing the risk of damp basements and mold.  Check it out:   http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20190189,00.html?xid=hinewsletter-130409-extend-downspout&TOH