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How To Refinish Old Tile In Your Bathroom

Tile goes in and out of style like anything else, and you may find yourself cringing every time you look at your bathroom floor or shower walls. Still, retiling gets put off because it can be expensive to remodel an entire bathroom. But there is another solution. There are plenty of products available to help […]

amandasearlerealtor | Mar 2, 2023

401(k) And IRA Limits Rise For 2023

The IRS has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2023 has increased to $22,500, up from $20,500 for 2022. This also applies to 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan. Also increasing is the catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over who participate in […]

amandasearlerealtor | Dec 30, 2022

Getting Your Home Ready For A Home Inspection

So you got your home under contract! Congrats – that’s great! So what’s the next step is always the first question that I hear from sellers. It’s the home inspection! Be sure that you are ready for the inspector. You probably did a lot of prep work to get your home on the market but […]

amandasearlerealtor | Dec 12, 2022

Smart Homes In The Marketplace – Is It Worth It?

I’m sure many of you are hearing more and more about smart devices in homes. Smart home devices allow the remote monitor and control of home features and are a booming industry. Smart home devices allow a home owner to control and monitor systems and items in their home via a smart phone or tablet. […]

amandasearlerealtor | Oct 25, 2022

The Atomic Revolution: Midcentury Modern Design On A Budget

Midcentury modern design is having a renaissance. The design concept, which came out of California in the 1950s and ’60s, is known for clean lines and contrasting colors. MCM was a limited trend that many Americans didn’t embrace. But today, there are countless online groups dedicated to collecting MCM furniture and accessories to recreate the […]

amandasearlerealtor | Oct 3, 2022

Reverse Mortgage: Right For You?

If you’re 62 years of age or older and want money to supplement your income, you might consider a reverse mortgage. You’ll be able to convert part of your home equity into cash without having to sell your home or keep paying your mortgage. In a reverse mortgage, a lender pays you what amounts to […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jul 26, 2022

How To Do An Office Make Over

Remote work is the norm for so many people today. Many companies have chosen not to return to the office, or they now offer a hybrid approach for employees. Working from home has become a significant perk for many people on the job market because fewer of us are interested in returning to an office. […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 27, 2022

What To Repair Before You List

A lot of money goes into buying a new house so it is understandable if a seller feels hesitant investing even more money to fix up their current house prior to selling. However, sellers may not realize that some of the issues they live with everyday and consider minor, such as the hallway light switch […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 22, 2022

Fun Home Gadgets

From pet cameras and surround sound systems to robot vacuums and smart speakers, there is a high-tech version of nearly every home gadget out there. Let’s take a look at three fun home tech gadgets that can make living in your space a little easier thanks to the advancements made possible by technology.  LED smart […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 13, 2022

Keep An Eye On These Overvalued Housing Markets

According to Forbes the housing pandemic boom could be dawing to a close and with mortgage rates rising, in some markets, homes are sitting on the market a little longer causing sellers to begin lowering prices. Forbes reached out to Core Logic to assess the market risk of around 4 metropolitan areas. Jacksonville is on […]

amandasearlerealtor | Jun 9, 2022

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