Dana Oatman, Realtor

09/24/2026

Determined to tackle that home painting project? Don't begin your work without checking this list of essential tools for the task.

Painting can be a big job, but with the right tools the task will be easier and the finished product more professional. Here are nine essential tools. Masking tape will keep paint off of adjacent areas where you don’t want it, making your job decidedly easier. Most often this will be masking trim ...

09/22/2026

Considering buying a a house with a friend? Here's what non-married couples need to consider.

It’s easier to buy a home if someone else is sharing the cost. Here's what you need to know if you’re buying a house with a friend.

09/20/2026

You may only break even on the investment at resale, but an outdoor kitchen is a great way to expand your living & entertainment space.

09/19/2026

If you live in an area that deer frequent, you know that these graceful beauties view your landscape as an endless salad bar. But there are plenty of beautiful flowers and shrubs that bring color to a landscape that deer will not eat. Here are some eye-catching possibilities.

Deer-resistant plants protect your landscape from deer that scarf down your tasty, tender petunias and nosh on your geraniums.

09/17/2026

Tired of spending your weekends maintaining that lawn? Is your house constantly requiring updates and draining your wallet? Maybe it's time to consider a condo or townhome and ease on in to a simpler life. Click through to see if downsizing is in your future.

In pursuit of the perfect home, our wants and needs change as our lives, families and priorities change. A house that might have once been your dream can wind up feeling too big, too overwhelming to maintain, or too expensive. Here’s a list of reasons why you might be ready to downsize to a smalle...

09/15/2026

Several types of insurance can come into play if you own a home. One of them is mortgage protection insurance. What does this insurance cover? Should you buy it? Read on to learn more.

What is mortgage protection insurance? What does MPI cover? Should you buy it? Here’s what you need to know.

09/13/2026

Have a Non-Working Fireplace? Add some logs and lights for an inexpensive, year-round ambiance!

09/12/2026

You can bring the feeling of the great outdoors inside your home with biophilic design. Here’s how.

Here’s our primer on biophilic design and how you can use its principles to bring the benefits of the great outdoors into your home.

09/11/2026

We will never forget. Take a moment to remember those we have lost & take time to serve those in need.

09/10/2026

Trees should be trimmed during their dormant season. Learn when DIY pruning is safe and when it's time to call in the pros here.

Tree trimming can be a great DIY project, but it’s also important to know when to call in the pros. Here are a few safety tips and tricks, along with a few hints on when it’s time to let the professionals take over. Reasons to prune. Trees are pruned for three main reasons: appearance, interfere...