Mona Cooper - Realtor

10/14/2026

In a seller’s market, it can be frustrating for you as a buyer to see a house you love get snapped up by someone else. Should you make a backup offer in case that sale falls through? Here are the pros and cons of backup offers.

If you’ve been shopping for a house in a hot seller’s market, you may be able to buy that dream home by making a backup offer. But there are pros and cons.

10/12/2026

As temperatures cool, that cozy fire keeps the chill away. Learn how to get the most from your fireplace with this guide to firewood and fireplace safety.

You may not have given much thought to your firewood, but the type you choose makes a difference in the quality of your fire. Here are some tips.

10/10/2026

Investing in an island home: A financial risk or reward?

10/09/2026

There are invaders underfoot in your yard. They may be the reason your grass is brown and your plants are dead. Here’s a brief guide to what could be lurking in the garden.

Here’s a brief guide to what critters could be lurking underfoot and some signs of what to look for as you take a walk around your property.

10/07/2026

When calculating your monthly payment on a home you want to buy, don’t forget about homeowners insurance. Here’s how to make sure the cost of coverage won’t bust your home buying budget.

It’s important to research the cost of homeowners insurance early in the buying process to avoid unpleasant surprises down the road.

10/05/2026

I’m moving overseas. Can I just buy an adaptor for all my electronics and appliances? Find out here.

Here’s a guide to what appliances can be easily moved abroad and what should probably be left behind in your home country.

10/03/2026

A custom home from the architectural drawings to completion... A dream scenario or a nightmare?

10/02/2026

If large carpenter bees are hovering outside your house, they could also be tunneling into your home. Here’s what to look for.

When it comes to carpenter bees, homeowners tend to see these giant bees as a menace or as pollinators. What camp would you join?

09/30/2026

Living in a golf course community means lush, beautiful vistas right outside your door. But there are both pros and cons to living on the links.

Owning a stately home alongside a lush golf course radiates prestige, but there are pros and cons. Would life in one be an eagle or a bogey?

09/28/2026

Your gorgeous wood deck is looking gray and tired. Let’s give it a face-lift with a fresh new finish to restore its luster and your pleasure.

Wood decks need periodic refinishing to extend their finish and texture for many years to come. Here’s how to restore your deck’s beauty.