Maricel Gliponeo

01/24/2026

You expect someone buying your home will have it inspected, but there may be situations where you (as the seller) should have your house inspected before listing it. Read on to learn how this may benefit you.

In certain situations,the seller should be proactive and spring for a pre listing home inspection. When is this a good idea?

01/24/2026

Maybe you won’t ever be in the movies, but could your house be a star? Movie and television production companies have paid lucrative sums to homeowners across America who rent their homes as sets. Ready...and action! https://www.houseopedia.com/home-movie-location-rental

01/22/2026

Hometown Heroes has helped heroes like you to save thousands. I'd love to help you do the same. Reach out to me today!

01/21/2026

Thinking about beginning the process of buying a home for the first time? Here are a four things to consider to avoid being “house poor.”

Buying a home for the first time often constitutes a long-awaited dream. After completing a little bit of financial prep work, feel free to enjoy every minute of the house-hunting journey. Here are the top four items to take care of before the fun begins.

01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and achievements of Dr. King. https://www.houseopedia.com/why-we-honor-dr-martin-luther-king

01/17/2026

Do you need rental truck insurance, or is it just a profit booster for the rental company? Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and save money when moving.

Insurance coverage is also available when you rent a truck to move or carry cargo. But is rental truck insurance necessary?

01/16/2026

When it’s cold outside, potential buyers can still be hot for your house. Here’s how to sell your home in winter.

Conventional wisdom says that the best time to sell a home is in spring. But selling your home in winter doesn’t mean you’ll be left out in the cold.

01/15/2026

The Hometown Heroes program provides financial savings to you, our heroes, looking to buy or sell a home. The program not only eases your financial stress on the real estate side but also covers you on the mortgage side.

Just a few of the benefits the Hometown Heroes program can offer:

• 20% rebate from my commission

• Up to a $1,250 credit from Hometown Heroes certified lender
• Loans less than or equal to $250,000 are awarded a $750 lender credit
• Loans greater than $250,000 are awarded a $1,250 lender credit

• Reduced lender fees

Contact me today to learn more.

01/14/2026

An overwhelming number of important closing documents are created when you buy a home. Here are the documents you need to keep secure.

When you close on the purchase of a house, it seems the stream of documents will never end. Here’s a list of the closing documents you must-keep.

01/12/2026

Considering composting for your home and garden but don't know how or where to get started? Here’s a great beginner’s guide.

Composting is a hot topic these days with coverage in home and garden media regarding its far-reaching benefits for the earth as well as your own backyard.

01/10/2026

Pocket listings may seem like a big secret, but there’s no hiding the fact they can help you sell your home. Here’s how.

You may have heard a real estate agent mention that she has a “pocket listing.” This term may sound mysterious, but it refers to a concept that might help you sell your home. Let’s unlock the not-so-secret power of this selling strategy.

01/09/2026

Don't let the winter season compromise your use of fresh ingredients in meals! Here’s everything you need to know for creating your own indoor herb garden.

Indoor kitchen gardens are fun and easy -- the perfect project for novice gardeners and cooks of all ages and talents. Here’s a quick primer to start.