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Develop a Landscape Plan to Fit Your Budget The success of any landscaping project depends on having a plan and sticking to it. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home By doing your homework before you buy, you’ll feel more content about your new home. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Smart Upgrades for Decks A few cost-effective add-ons can give a modest deck an edge and deliver a handsome payback should you sell your house. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Air Conditioning Equipment: Repair or Replace? If you’re deciding whether to repair or replace central air conditioning equipment, assess the quality of your house’s ductwork and insulation first. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Home Improvement Apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry: Your Digital Toolbox Downloadable iPhone and Android apps offer ways to maintain, improve, and save money on your home. Read Do-It-Yourself Home Security Check: 5 Essential Steps Conduct a do-it-yourself home security check by walking around your house to assess what needs to be done to reduce the risk of a break-in. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Home Improvement Apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry: Your Digital Toolbox Downloadable iPhone and Android apps offer ways to maintain, improve, and save money on your home. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Let Qualified Home Buyers Breathe Life Into Home Market President Obama’s poll numbers have recovered nicely thanks to the good news surrounding the demise of Osama bin Laden. But the bin Laden bounce will wear off quickly unless the administration takes some bold steps to restore economic confidence in this country. Creating jobs is certainly an essential part of restoring that stability. But in my view, nothing is more important than creating confidence in the long-term health of the housing market. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Repair and Replace Kitchen Counters to Stay on Top of Scratches You can repair kitchen counter mishaps with only a little time and money. Big boo-boos, however, will need professional help. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

(New!) 7 Hot Home Improvement Trends that Make Your Home Work for You Home improvement trends embrace energy efficiency, low maintenance exteriors, and double-duty space. Read Lead Paint Removal: Options and Costs If testing reveals the presence of lead-based paint in your pre-1978 home, here are a few of the options at your disposal for removing it. Read Lead Paint Laws and You Federal lead paint laws direct how your contractor approaches renovations in your pre-1978 home. Before you begin a project, get the lowdown on regulations. Read Fence Etiquette: Tips to Avoid Neighbor Disputes If you practice fence etiquette and bone up on local zoning regs, you can avoid neighbor disputes. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Know Before You Owe: Government Wants Your Opinion on New Mortgage Disclosure Forms When was the last time the federal government asked your opinion on anything? Hold on to your citizenship hat. The feds are taking a cue from “American Idol” and asking for your input on something—by May 27. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. Copyright 2011 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

It's been a long time since I've written my blog but for good reason... I've been swamped with work! This year has been going like a Rock Star with me having closed 5 homes already this year and 8 more pendings that will close by July 15th. Also some exciting things coming up are my 11 year wedding anniversary and my 4 year anniversary in real estate on July 7th. Why the change in my business... I took the time this december to make a list of what I really liked about my job and what I felt I was good at. After deciding that this job was all about building relationships I learned that it's not that hard! My goal is to be the expert for my clients which means getting them the information they need to make the best decision and being a great resource to them during their home search. Whatever you do in life find what works for you! Using social media has given me an opportunity to network with other professionals learn things that they are doing to create success an...