Frank Leonardi, RE/MAX First

12/23/2022

09/25/2019

Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

7 Fall Home Care Projects to Tackle This Weekend Fall is a wonderful time to tackle home maintenance projects, especially those that should be addressed before the onset of winter. Consider the following: Trim trees. Trim the trees around your home to minimize the buildup of leaves and debris that w...

08/28/2019

Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Spring

End of Summer Property Maintenance You Cant Afford to Ignore As the summer winds down, many homeowners are looking to fall for their seasonal home sweep. But by completing several tasks now, when you have a more flexible schedule and longer daylight hours, you can prepare your property for the upcom...

04/19/2019

Important information to keep you safe.

How to Detect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide poison is a silent danger that claims over 400 lives in the U.S. annually, as well as over 20,000 visits to the emergency room, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To keep your family safe, know the signs of carbon mono...

04/12/2019

When cleaning your home, look past the vacuum and mop to get the job done right. Here are three unusual household items that can be a huge help when cleaning.

New Tools for Your Cleaning Arsenal When cleaning your home, look past the vacuum and mop to get the job done right. Here are three unusual household items that can be a huge help when cleaning.

04/05/2019

Looking to add some of your own personal style to your bathroom? Here are a few easy ways to add a little oomph to the powder room.

How to Add Some Style to Your Bathroom Looking to add some of your own personal style to your bathroom? Here are a few easy ways to add a little oomph to the powder room.

03/29/2019

5 simple ways to maximize the space in a small kitchen.

Design Don'ts for a Small Kitchen Whether you’re living in a sprawling mansion or a one-bedroom flat, the heart of any home is always the kitchen. You can count on family and friends to gather here for meal prep, late-night fridge raids, social gatherings or any number of memorable discussions, fr...

03/22/2019

Before joining a gym, ask for a free trial and use it to check out the equipment, locker rooms and overall vibe.

Ready to Join the Gym? Make Sure It's a Healthy Decision If you’re ready to embark on a healthier you, then joining your local gym can be a great place to start. But before signing that contract, make sure you know what you’re committing to. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends following ...

03/15/2019

While similar, they do offer different benefits.

Expert Insights: How do Townhouses Differ from Condominiums? While most condominiums are apartments, a townhouse is attached to one or more houses and can run the gamut from duplexes and triplexes to communities with hundreds of homes. Buyers separately own their homes and the land on which the hous...

03/08/2019

Just because it's locked up, doesn't mean all your valuables should go in there.

What Not to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box Having a safe deposit box at your local bank can seem like a relic from the past, but keeping important documents and possessions (i.e., your birth certificate or your grandmother’s wedding ring) in your bank vault can be safer than storing them at home. Some...

03/01/2019

Wildfires have become a much more pressing concern in homeowner community associations recently.

Does Your HOA Have a Wildfire Risk Mitigation Plan? Wildfires can ignite anywhere, even beyond areas with drier climates. As a homeowner, understanding your risk is important. Wildfire has become a topic of concern in homeowner community associations, a trend recently explored in the article “Wher...