Tamara Fisher
 
Understanding Property Taxes
I don’t know about you, but my brain shuts down when the word “tax” is mentioned. I think many of us would rather have a root canal than talk taxes. So, let’s...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Oct 20 2019
Negotiation: There’s more than the price of the home to consider
Naturally, the price of a home is top-of-mind when we talk about negotiating in a real estate deal. And, for some homebuyers, these negotiations are critical....
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Oct 15 2019
The life expectancy of home appliances
Whether you’re shopping for a home or already own one, knowing the current age of the appliances is important. Like us, they have an average life span. Unlike...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Oct 13 2019
USDA Loans – They Just May be the Best Option for Low-Income Buyers
Keeping your nose to the grindstone, using credit wisely and responsibly and paying your bills on time every month have their rewards, no matter how much or how...
Kick stink bugs out of the house, naturally
If you haven’t met your fair share of stink bugs this year, brace yourself. Although stink bug season is officially from March through September, the cooler it...
3 Things to know about buying a new-construction home
Will this be the year you buy a brand-new home? Don’t be discouraged by news reports claiming that “U.S. home building fell,” or “housing starts dropped.” The...
Quick fixes for a stinky home
Inured. That’s just a fancy way of explaining how we humans can, over time, become accustomed to something unpleasant. If you’ve ever lived near railroad...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Sep 29 2019
Dreaming of life on a golf course?
There was a time when real estate agents could confidently tell their clients that one of the biggest advantages of owning a home on a golf course is that the...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Sep 24 2019
Your down payment: What are “seasoned and sourced funds?”
Sometimes (not often enough, in our opinion) money falls into our laps. Tax returns, bonus checks, gifts and an inheritance are just a few ways that we can come...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Sep 22 2019
Autumn: the perfect time to whip that mudroom into shape
Folks who live in areas of the country with wild winter weather use a vocabulary that sounds like a foreign language to those who live in more mild climes. One...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Sep 17 2019
Here’s what you need to know about the current real estate market
Whether you’re entertaining notions of buying or selling a home, you’re no doubt keeping up with housing news. And, what you’re seeing may concern you. Doom...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Sep 15 2019
4 signs that your HVAC system is in trouble
From handling summer’s heat to keeping us toasty when it’s chilly outside, our HVACs are one of the hardest working systems in our homes. As they chug through...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Sep 11 2019
Homebuyer tip: Don’t commit these negotiation blunders
As a homebuyer, unless you are buying direct from the owner, you’ll not negotiate with the seller of the home you have your eye on. That’s your real estate...
5 Mistakes to avoid when hiring a plumber
From $45 to $200 per hour. That’s what you’ll pay, on average, to hire a plumber, according to HomeAdvisor.com’s True Cost Guide. But, that’s for small tasks,...
Start preparing now for a fall or winter home sale
Did you know that winter is one of the best seasons to sell a home? Fewer homeowners list their homes during winter so naturally, fewer homes sell. But homes...
September is National Preparedness Month: Are you ready?
Each September, since 2004, National Preparedness Month “reminds Americans to be prepared for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses, and...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Aug 27 2019
What to do in the fall garden
With fall just around the corner, many new gardeners naturally assume that the gardening season is over. It doesn’t have to be; many vegetable crops do best...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Aug 25 2019
Your guide to understanding the home purchase offer
The seemingly endless hours searching for homes on the internet are finally over. No more open house visits, no more house tours with your agent. You found the...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Aug 20 2019
4 tips to transform that spare room into a home gym
There are gym rats and then there are those of us who feel intimidated by them. Can you blame us? As we sweat and toil, we’re surrounded by effortless iron...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Aug 18 2019
3 Things every baby boomer should consider before buying or selling a home
We’re sure you’ve read about it: baby boomers aren’t moving and they re wrecking the real estate market. They’ve decided to age in place, just when so many...
!Tamara Fisher - Ebby Halliday     Aug 13 2019
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