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A first-aid kit of homeownership skills

Posted on September 9, 2013 by redoak

by Mary Beth Breckenridge, Akron Beach Journal Houses don’t come with instruction manuals. Little emergencies inevitably crop up, and new homeowners aren’t always equipped to deal with them. To help, we’ve put together a list of tasks every homeowner should know how … Continue reading →

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Lawn Care Advice

Posted on August 29, 2013 by redoak

The days are getting warmer. It feels like summer already. For those who don’t have time to spend taking care of their yard, here are some suggestions from the Better Business Bureau when selecting a company to do your yard work. … Continue reading →

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Central Texas home sales rise to the highest point in 6 years!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by redoak

Central Texas exisiting home sales rose 8% in June compared to at the same point last year. The Austin Board of Realtors monthly report showed that realtors sold 2,767 in June and this is important because it is the highest … Continue reading →

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Position yourself towards buying a home!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by redoak

Most mortgage lenders look hard at you financially as well as your credit worthiness. Some ways to position yourself for buying a home are:  Have no late payments reported by your creditors  Keep all credit account balances below 30% of the available credit … Continue reading →

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Why monitor a credit report?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by redoak

At redoak, one of the areas we specialize in is property management.  One of the most frequent advice given to tenants is to check your credit report twice a year.   Most property management companies will want a credit report … Continue reading →

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VA Work Orders

Posted on June 3, 2013 by redoak

If a seller will “sell VA”, here is a list of commonly found repairs by VA inspectors. Checking these items EARLY may prevent any delays in closing and funding.   Replace any dry rotted or deteriorated wood. Place a vapor … Continue reading →

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Simple Tips for Better Home Showings

Posted on May 15, 2013 by redoak

    1. Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Creative Ways to Conserve Water

Posted on May 14, 2013 by redoak

Being creative with landscaping is an unorthodox method of surviving a drought. Water restrictions make it hard to turn an entire lawn green during droughts and people end up cutting down the watering of grass.  A simple way to conserve … Continue reading →

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Property Tax Appeal Procedures

Posted on May 10, 2013 by redoak

Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning how their property tax appraisals.   If you feel an appraisal value is incorrect, contact the appraisal district office in your area, for example Killeen’s office is (254-634-9752).  The local appraiser will discuss … Continue reading →

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Should I turn off my Room Air Conditioner when I’m not home?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by redoak

There are a lot of variables in this question. You will always save money if you turn your air conditioner off or put it on a higher temperature setting while you’re not in the room. However, with many Room ACs, … Continue reading →

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