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With severe weather events rocking the country with increasing frequency in recent years, homeowners are reminded of the importance of protecting their property to withstand the forces of nature. To this effect, not all building materials are created equal, with some doing a better job than others in protecting the home from wind, moisture, fire, and impact damage. Keep reading to discover more information about 7 of the most weather resistant home building materials on the market. 1. ICF FramingFor decades, homes were primarily framed with wood panels made from oriented strand board. While OSB panels have traditionally been the most affordable choice and do the job for new homes, they readily absorb moisture, leading to shrinking and swelling that creates imperfections over time. In ad... 10/04/2022

Such a great post to Re-Blog.  My wife and I bought a house in 1978, sold it 8 years later, only to find that the land our garage was on was never deeded to us.  Took 12 months to clear up. Bill  When a property changes from one owner to the next during a real estate transaction, a title search will be done and a new title insurance policy will likely be purchased. During the closing on your home, you likely had a title search done - and you probably purchased title insurance. And, now that you have taken the step to refinance, you may feel as though you don’t need to worry about title insurance since you already purchased the policy before - and the property is not changing hands, right? Wrong.  When you are refinancing, your lender will almost always require a new title insurance poli... 10/04/2022

 What Sold in Your Winnetka North Shore Village Not much has changed since last month's report. Total sales, homes for sale, median price, and month's supply of inventory have stayed stable.  WINNETKAClick here to see all Winnetka homes sold in September 2022Homes for sale:  26Private network homes for sale:  7Median price year-to-date:  $1,575,000Current month's supply of inventory:  1.3See Winnetka homes for saleSee Winnetka condos for saleSee Winnetka townhouses for sale WILMETTEClick here to see all Wilmette homes sold in September 2022Homes for sale:  41Private network homes for sale:  11Median price year-to-date:  $903,000Current months supply of inventory:  1.4See Wilmette homes for saleSee Wilmette condos for saleSee Wilmette townhouses for sale KENILWORTHClick here to see all K... 10/04/2022

 Listing Details: 1272 Scenic Gulf Dr Unit 704 Miramar FL 32550MLS number: 899522Price: $1,475,000Beds: 3Baths: Sq feet: 2,675 Call Courtney Ledezma (850) 608-0677 to see if this property is still available. Ultimate luxury residence available now in the coveted and gated community of The Empress. This three bedroom condo is perfect for a second home or full-time residence. Seventh floor location with expansive Gulf of Mexico views and large balconies that run the entire length of the condo create a paradise in this exclusive building. Strategically designed- The Empress features water views from every angle.A spectacular layout with two spacious living areas, one featuring views of Lake Stewart, and the other with endless gulf views. Semi- private elevator entrance that leads to unit 7... 10/04/2022

I have recently need a good amount of properties go up for sale shortly after the owners bought the house in the Danbury,CT area. I can think easily of about a dozen properties in my market that things didn't work out after their closing and now the owners are in a position where listing their home for sale is a necessary matter. Keep in mind the following as part of your decision making process.-Expense:  There are settlement charges associated with the sale of your home. They include real estate service fee, real estate conveyance tax split between the town and the state, recording fee, and your attorney's fee. You will also have you pay your movers. You will also get back at closing any taxes that is paid in advance and reimbursed for any remaining fuel. -Are you are aware of any hou... 10/04/2022

#147 Sold This Year So Far!3 Bedroom  3 Bathroom Sq ft: 1,942 For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following: Courtney Ledezma, Realtor/Listing Specialist  Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - South Walton County - Panama City BeachE-Mail: CourtneyLedezma@AtTheBeachTeam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comCourtney LedezmaOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-608-0677Fax: 800-654-2959 10/04/2022

Are You and Your Pets Disaster Ready?With Hurricane Ian fresh in our minds and the effects of its devastation lingering, the importance of evacuating your 'Ohana in advance of a natural disaster can not be overstated. Thanks to the excellent advice provided by the Hawaiian Humane Society you can prepare your pets for the unthinkable and avoid the potential loss of life that a natural disaster can cause by being Disaster Ready.Disaster readiness offers you and your pet peace of mind. It is estimated that half of the human deaths during Hurricane Katrina were due to those who refused to leave their pets behind.• Agree on a meeting location for your family and include your pet in that plan.• Plan to bring your pet indoors well ahead of a natural disaster. Never leave a pet outside.• Identi... 10/04/2022

October 4th Puzzle - National Golf Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 10/04/2022

Free Groceries Distribution, Gaithersburg, Oct. 5, 2022 The Upcounty Hub has scheduled a distribution of free groceries at the South Lake Elementary School in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.Please share this information with families that may be food insecure. Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 6225Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy Kelley Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 10/04/2022

Check out this link from our local Realtors + MLS, below for the newest homes to come on the marketChandler Arizona, homes for sale for 04 Oct YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email      Bill    at     billAZElite@cox.net Read other YVP Blogs hereFor more information, Call or Text: 602-999-0952eMail: golfarizona@cox.netBill Salvatore / Arizona Elite PropertiesYour Valley Property TeamResidential Sales, Marketing, and Property ManagementSelling Arizona for more than 19 yearsFounder: AZVHV Arizona Veterans Helping VeteransRecipient: East Valley Tribune’s: Best Gilbert, Arizona Realtor Bill Salvatore, Arizona Elite Properties, Veterans Agent, Chandler Realtor, Gilbert... 10/04/2022

I chose the photo that goes with this post for two reasons. Firstly there are two parts, one non real estate related and the other definitely real estate related.The MarinesWhen our son joined the Marines, I blogged about his progress, and when he went to Iraq I shared his emails and photos. It was a way for me to cope with the stress. He was in a Special Forces Unit that was at the sharp end of the spear, a Recon Marine.  Initially, his emails were light and it sounded as if nothing was happening. Then we got a call from his girlfriend. "Had we heard from Jeremy, something had happened to men in his unit." Well, everything changed then, on that first tour he lost twelve of his friends. As I blogged I was supported by friend and aquaintances here in the Rain. That was a success for me t... 10/04/2022

When a property changes from one owner to the next during a real estate transaction, a title search will be done and a new title insurance policy will likely be purchased. During the closing on your home, you likely had a title search done - and you probably purchased title insurance. And, now that you have taken the step to refinance, you may feel as though you don’t need to worry about title insurance since you already purchased the policy before - and the property is not changing hands, right? Wrong. When you are refinancing, your lender will almost always require a new title insurance policy. Here’s why. What is Title Insurance? When taking ownership of a property, you need to make sure that there are no issues with the title. This is why title companies perform a title search befor... 10/04/2022

#149 Sold This Year So Far!4 Bedroom  2 Bathroom Sq ft: 2,134For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following:Gil Erikson, Realtor/Sellers Agent Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - Okaloosa Island-Miramar Beach-30AE-Mail: Gilerikson@atthebeachteam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comGil EriksonOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-714-2122Fax: 800-654-2959 10/04/2022

There are many terms used when purchasing a home revolving around value. We touched yesterday on the assessed value. Many people presume the appraised value is going to be equal to the appraised value, but this is not always the case.Firstly, let's talk about fair market value. Generally what a buyer is willing to offer and a seller is willing to accept is fair market value. With multiple offers that value may be higher than the asking price for a home. We have definitiely seen that over the last two years with the lack of inventory and the number of buyers taking advantage of the ultra low interest rates we were experiencing.What that caused was many situations where the appraised value did not equal the fair market value agreed upon by the buyer and seller. Why not?Whilst the buyer pa... 10/04/2022

When you first start blogging it might seem like a LOT of work, and a lot of work with no visible return.  You're starting at zero and there's a lot of downward pull to stop you from achieving orbit and being found by referring agents and consumers who might want to buy or sell a home in your area.You've got to learn how to blog, to identify your target audience(s), gather information, develop enough content of the right types to establish a reputation and get your posts found.That seems like a lot to learn doesn't it?But here's the good news, there's plenty of information readily available to get you launched.I didn't initially know what I needed to do when we joined ActiveRain many years ago, but I knew we NEEDED to blog.  While we've lived in Ohio for 30+ years, we're not native to t... 10/04/2022

Aloha, Lance Owens (RS) with LUVA Real Estate bringing you the latest in real estate news and trends. Some days you just wake up screaming (lol) at all the misinformation about the housing market, the news, the internet, the paper, instagram...... so I did a DEEP DIVE into the effect that "double the interest rates" from a year ago, is having on the housing market.Take a look at my vlog - because its not what you think!Aloha and Mahalo, reach out if you have any real estate needs on the Big Island 10/04/2022

What Are Abandoned Homes?Abandoned homes are those that an owner voluntarily left on their own free will. When houses are not occupied for many years they are considered abandoned properties. For properties to be considered abandoned, there must be clear evidence that the owner has given up their rights to the property, as well as a demonstrable intention of the owner to relinquish their control.The state may seize the property through legal action if the property owner cannot be reached after a certain period.An abandoned house is one that has been left unoccupied and vacant due to foreclosure, bankruptcy, or other financial or legal reasons. Local governments usually are not collecting property taxes anymore from the original owner.Most homes that are abandoned are typically in need o... 10/04/2022

"If you do not try new things, you may never find out what is for you." - Anonymous . . Start building your systems and leveraging your time today.   Please don’t wait. Your health and peace of mind DOES depend on it.   Get started delegating your tasks by texting 561-502-1577 today! 10/04/2022

Beautiful Beckett wanted her ears pierced for her birthday. Her birthday falls in August and with the heat wave Austin experienced this summer, swimming was an everyday event, a definite conundrum.                        Beckett learned there was a six week wait to go swimming after your ears were pierced. After deliberation she agreed she’d schedule an appointment the first weekend in October.Sunday was the big day and what a determined young lady. No tears just a very stern resolve! Love the smiles after both were pierced, it was defintely worth the wait!  "Some things are worth the wait." Tyler Hoechlin  10/04/2022

Use seller paid closing costs to sell your home fasterMinneapolis, MN: The real estate market has changed very dramatically the past few months as mortgage interest rates took a big jump, slowing down buyers and removing a lot of the crazy multiple offers being made.As homes are taking a while longer to sell, common tips that simply disappeared the past few years are coming back. Here is are some great tips for selling your home faster by helping the buyer.What Are Seller Paid Closing CostsSimply put, seller paid closing costs help buyers, and that helps you, while generally not really costing you anything.Don't drop your homes selling price, instead offer to pay some or all of the buyers closing costs. A $10K price reduction may save the buyer $30 or $50 per month, but $10K in seller p... 10/04/2022