Pat Gallant, Realtor

09/30/2023

You love staying at bed-and-breakfasts and think you’d like to own and operate one. Here are six important considerations before you jump in.

You may have stayed at a bed-and-breakfast so charming that you’re thinking you might like to own one yourself. Realistic idea, or a pipe dream?

09/29/2023

Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint and new hardware will go far in making a great first impression on potential home buyers. Don't forget these other exterior facelifts before listing your home.

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression, and that holds true for your house as well. So, when prepping your home to sell, don’t forget to spruce up the exterior and the surrounding yard.

09/27/2023

The home inspection report is a big hurdle between contract and sale. Learn about all the milestones along the way to closing here.

As a seller, just because you’re under contract doesn’t mean it’s time to relax. It’s a bit like reaching the summit of a mountain. You’re only halfway to the finish line, which in this case is the closing table. The due diligence period, typically the 15 to 30 days following contract sign...

09/25/2023

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09/23/2023

If you’re like most consumers, you give no thought to what light bulb to grab when replacing a burned-out one. But the wattage of the bulb must match the lamp’s limit for both energy efficiency and safety. So choose the right bulb by using this handy guide.

There’s a fire risk if a light bulb’s wattage exceeds what the fixture or lamp allows. So let’s shed some light on bulb wattage requirements.

09/22/2023

We’re moving abroad. How will my children learn to speak a second language if I can’t teach them?

Although English is spoken around the globe, ex-pat children who learn the foreign language of their adopted country will acclimate faster.

09/20/2023

As an owner of a rental property, should you offer furnishings? If so, what kind? To furnish, or not to furnish?

Will it improve your marketability and profit to furnish your rental property? Let’s see when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.

09/18/2023

Throw pillows are an easy and economical way to make your bedrooms look professionally staged.

09/16/2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed much about American life, and interior design styles are no exception. Read on to learn which styles are increasingly popular and which are on their way out.

Covid-19 increased home design styles that focus on comfort. Here’s what you need to know about post-pandemic interior design trends.

09/15/2023

Need to clean up that kitchen clutter? Try repurposing an old CD rack to hold all those pesky plastic container lids. Checkout more clever kitchen storage hacks here.

If chaos in the kitchen is sending you to the drive-through window a bit too often, it’s time to take control with the help of some time-saving, storage-friendly kitchen hacks. Here are five to get you started. Pull-out shelves. If you have to kneel down and rummage through deep corner cabinets, p...

09/13/2023

When buying a home, you may qualify for downpayment assistance. There are many programs that help not only first-time home buyers, but also low-moderate income borrowers. Read this guide to learn more about these opportunities.

Accumulating down payment money for a house is important, but can be challenging, especially for millennials bogged down in massive student loan debt. But don’t despair. Help is available through down payment assistance programs — in other words — free money. The Federal Housing Administration...

09/11/2023

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