Loretta Wade Key Realty

10/15/2026

❓ Considering selling your home? ✨ Download my Home Seller's Handbook for staging tips that will help you spend less time on the market and yield a higher sale price.

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10/14/2026

For outdoor entertaining, do you prefer a covered porch or a pergola?

10/13/2026

Before you leave for a showing, don't forget to open all curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible. Here are some more tips to help your house look its best for home shopping guests.

It goes without saying that you want your home to shine when prospective buyers view your home. Yet you’d be surprised how many sellers skimp on this important step in the home-selling process. Here are six keys to unlocking maximum appeal. Clean house inside and out. Not only should the regular m...

10/12/2026

When your water heater fails, it’s never at a good time: mid-shower, in the middle of a load of clothes or when you’re washing dishes. Here are the signs it’s time to repair or replace your heater.

10/11/2026

Old man winter is coming! Time to get your vegetable garden ready for the cold so it will yield a bountiful spring.

A chill is in the air and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. It’s time to harvest and winterize your garden for the frosty months ahead.

10/10/2026

How to Compare Homes With Different Strengths and Tradeoffs
Sometimes the hardest choice isn't between a home you love and one you don't. It's between two homes that both work, just in completely different ways.
One may have the location you wanted but less storage. Another might have an extra bedroom but need more updating. You may prefer the yard at one property...

Two homes can be appealing for very different reasons. Compare their strengths, compromises, and long-term fit before deciding which works better.

10/09/2026

Getting Your Home Ready for an Autumn Listing
Getting a home ready to sell in autumn isn't about filling the porch with pumpkins or making every room look seasonal. The more useful preparation happens in the background.
Days may be getting shorter. Leaves and debris show up faster outside. Heating and cooling needs can change from one week to the...

An autumn listing comes with its own practical details. Prepare your home for changing light, cooler weather, and the way buyers experience it.

10/08/2026

Easy Ways to Make Darker Rooms Feel Brighter
Some rooms seem darker no matter how many times you turn on the lights. Maybe the windows face the wrong direction for strong daylight. A covered porch, nearby trees, or another part of the house may block some of the sun.
You can't always change where the natural light comes from, but you can make...

Dark rooms don't always need a major renovation. Try practical lighting, color, and layout changes that can help your home feel brighter.

10/08/2026

🍁 Embrace the fall vibes and get your home ready for winter with these essential tasks.

10/07/2026

Staging Tip: Cut some fresh flowers and place in rooms that need a little breath of fresh air.