Posts by Grant Dean
First Time Home Buying
First time home buyers account for 31% of home sales which is lower than expected according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors. Why? NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun writes, “..Student debt has tripled over the past decade; starter home listings are in short supply because home builders are focused on expensive…
Read MoreHome Security & Defense – Part 4
The Rifle or Carbine Rifles or Carbines, (which are just shorter and lighter than a full size rifle) firing an intermediate cartridge like the 556/223 are becoming more and more common as the primarily home defense weapon of choice. A rifle when compared to a pistol or shotgun is more accurate, light weight, fires a…
Read MoreHome Security & Defense – Part 3
The Shotgun – Shotguns have been a popular choice for home defense and probably the most talked about weapon type when the subject comes up. Shotguns are incredibly versatile because of the wide variety of shotgun shells for the particular use (bird hunting, deer hunting, self defense). The two most common gauges for shotguns for…
Read MoreHome Security & Defense – Part 2
The Pistol – There is an old western adage “God created man but Samuel Colt made them equal..” Sam colt who died in 1862 and is best known for mass producing the revolver which to this day continues to be a popular choice for personal protection and home defense. The pistol serves as the primary…
Read MoreHome Security & Defense – What do you choose to use? Part 1
In one of my past posts I gave some simple tips on how to not make your home a target for criminals. The 5 tips were to keep your yard maintained, put up a home security sign in the front yard, post a Beware of Dog on your fence and make sure you close you…
Read MoreMust-Have Tools for Homeowners
When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on repairmen, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five tools will cover most of your basic projects. Cordless drill. A…
Read More“We just closed on our home, now what?”
Moving into a new home is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about decor, paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks – Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never…
Read More5 Criteria for Pricing a Home
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales…
Read MoreAbout to list your home for the summer?
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your home. 1. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to…
Read MoreCreate an evacuation plan for your pets
An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to add…
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