Troy Gaviola, Realtors

06/25/2026

Umbrella insurance policies protect you from catastrophic liability claims. What is an umbrella policy, and do you need one?

Your insurance agent may have recommended you add an umbrella policy to your homeowners or auto insurance policy. How can it protect you?

06/23/2026

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?

06/21/2026

Let's hear it for all the great Dads out there! Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

If you think that repairs are likely going to be needed to your home, you may want to go ahead and have an inspection done before listing so that you can be proactive and minimize the punch list that's forthcoming. Here are some more good reasons to have this done.

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

06/19/2026

Celebrating and embracing the differences, respect and happiness that make us one free nation this Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

Good health depends on healthy eating, regular exercise, and…healthy sleep! Are you using best sleep practices to get fully rested? Here’s a guide to great sleep!

A regular sleep routine is essential to good health. You spend about a third of your life in bed, so here are some tips for getting a restful night’s sleep.

06/16/2026

Do you need an attorney to help you through the buying or selling of a home, or is this something you can DIY? Here are the reasons hiring legal counsel is money well spent.

When you are buying or selling a home, do you need a real estate attorney to help with the transaction? Here’s why hiring an attorney is money well spent.

06/14/2026

Which is more important to you - an inviting front porch or a relaxing back deck?

06/13/2026

You’ve probably seen the “we buy houses for cash” signs and heard radio ads for iBuyer companies. These businesses allow you to sell your house fast, but how much money will it cost you? Here’s a quick comparison.

While stopped at an intersection, you’ve probably seen signs advertising “we pay cash for houses.” Both offer sellers a quick sale, but are they legitimate?

06/11/2026

Showers with no glass enclosures? Weird? Or less to clean?