Crystal Valentine, Realtor

05/20/2026

Your roof is one of the most important components of your home, and it needs inspecting twice a year. Keep your family safe and dry with this guide to inspecting your roof yourself.

A sound roof is crucial to your home’s most essential function: shelter. Good maintenance of your roof protects you from the elements and expensive repairs.

05/18/2026

You expect your house plans to be published on blueprints, but what about 3D printing of the house itself? Cutting-edge architecture is combining with 3D design technology to build your next house.

A growing number of products are manufactured with 3D printing, and now the technology can even build houses! Is a 3D home something you’d like to pursue?

05/16/2026

For outdoor entertaining, do you prefer a covered porch or a pergola?

05/15/2026

Congratulations - you’ve sold your house! After paying off your mortgage, you’ll have a tidy sum, but not all of that is yours to keep. First, you must account for the assorted costs of selling. Here’s what you need to know about the seller’s closing costs.

Both the seller and buyer must pay certain closing costs from the sales proceeds. What the seller actually receives is what’s left after those payments.

05/13/2026

Is all the talk of vinegar as a safe, natural and inexpensive cleaner true, or just hype? Can vinegar actually cause harm to some surfaces? Here are the facts about vinegar as a cleaner.

Many people have turned to cleaning with vinegar as an alternative to chemicals. Let’s review what vinegar is good for — and what it’s not in the household.

05/11/2026

What does it mean to have clear title to a property? Here’s what you need to know.

Having clear title to a property is a crucial part of any transaction between buyers and sellers. What does it mean to have clear title?

05/10/2026

Wishing all the great moms out there a Happy Mother's Day!

05/09/2026

Bring the seaside indoors with nautical décor. Do you think it's a classic look or too trendy?

05/08/2026

Did you know that using an agent actually helps you sell your home for up to 6% more than selling "For Sale by Owner"? It also will save you a lot of time and headaches. Read this article to learn how and then give me a call!

Putting out a “For Sale By Owner” sign is tempting. It’s not impossible, but before taking it on, here are six things to give serious consideration.

05/06/2026

You received a terrifying letter in the mail warning that your home’s water supply or sewer line could be damaged and cost thousands to repair. The solicitation offers a utility warranty you can buy for peace of mind. But real peace of mind comes with education, so read on.

There are warranties covering the cost of repairing the water and sewer lines between your house and the provider’s main service line. Are they necessary?