Jeremy Fenton, Key Realty

06/23/2026

Replacing a load-bearing wall affects your home’s structural integrity, so it requires professional consultation. Here’s how to recognize a load-bearing wall and design your renovation wisely and stylishly.

Renovating a home to create an open floor plan or let in additional light sometimes involves removing a load-bearing wall.

06/22/2026

You may like to have a yard and your space, but imagine for a moment what your life might look like without all the maintenance time and effort. Could condo or townhome living be for you?

If you want to own your own home, but the thought of mowing the lawn and cleaning the gutters is a turnoff, you might be in the market to buy a condo, townhome or co-op. Here’s a quick comparison. What’s the appeal? Perhaps the biggest appeal to a condominium, townhome or co-op is the freedom fr...

06/19/2026

The charm of Historic Homes are enticing, but they can also be a money pit. Would you consider buying one?

06/19/2026

How Small Repairs Can Help Your Home Show Better
Pre-listing prep doesn't have to mean renovating the kitchen or replacing the floors. In many homes, the better starting point is much smaller: the repairs that have built up gradually because you see them every day and eventually stop noticing them.
A rattling bathroom exhaust fan. Caulk that's pulled...

Small repairs before listing often matter more than sellers expect. Here's a practical look at which fixes tend to have the most impact when it's time to show.

06/19/2026

How to Spot a Well-Maintained Home
Fresh paint and staged furniture can make almost any house look good — that's the point. What you actually want to know before you fall in love with the countertops is whether the home has been well cared for. That difference shows up in places that never make it into the listing photos.
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Learn how to look past the staging and spot the signs of a truly well-maintained home, from the foundation grading and roof condition to the mechanical systems and small details that reveal how a property has really been cared for.

06/18/2026

Families accumulate stuff over the years, which turns into clutter and chaos. Read about why we accumulate clutter and how to get rid of it before listing your home.

We accumulate items over a lifetime which becomes annoying clutter in the house. Taking a look at what causes the clutter in the may help you eliminate it.

06/18/2026

How to Create a Home Maintenance Routine
Most homeowners don't ignore maintenance because they are careless. More often, the work just never gets organized. One task comes up in spring, another in midsummer, and by fall, half the list is still sitting somewhere in the back of your mind.
A seasonal routine helps because it gives each job a...

A simple seasonal maintenance routine can help homeowners stay ahead of small repairs. Use this year-round checklist to keep your home in better condition.

06/17/2026

🏡 Ready to make your open house a show-stopping success? 🌟 Download my Home Seller's Handbook for expert preparation tips that will help bring in the offers!

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06/16/2026

Owning rental properties is a great wealth building investment, but finding good tenants is crucial. Here’s a guide to getting - and keeping - great tenants.

Great renters make your investment pay off, but to get them, you must also put time and money into screening tenants and keeping them.

06/15/2026

Title insurance is an essential tool to protect your investment in your home. Check out this guide to learn why title insurance is so vital.

When you close on the purchase of a home, you’ll be issued a title insurance policy. What is title insurance, and why is it so important for you to have it?