Melodie Kahr - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors

06/18/2026

You could be holding yourself back from saving. Here's how to get your head in the game.

Saving money can be difficult, and sometimes your frame of mind can hold you back. Here are some neg...

06/11/2026

Looking to cut down on utility costs? Try out these easy energy-saving tips.

Cutting down on energy use is great for the environment. It can also save you big bucks. Alternative...

06/10/2026

A growing number of national brokerages are pitching homeowners on “private” or “exclusive” listings—marketing homes only within their own agent networks, away from the public market. They promise a sophisticated, quiet way to test the waters.

In reality, it’s just a marketing tactic that limits your opportunities as both a buyer and a seller.

The truth is simple: the best outcome comes from the most competition. That’s basic economics.

The open market also ensures that every buyer—regardless of who they know, what brokerage they use, or where they come from—has equal access to homes. When listings disappear into exclusive networks controlled by a single company, that level playing field vanishes. First-time homebuyers, relocating buyers, and communities historically shut out of homeownership are the ones who get left behind.

06/04/2026

Credit cards may have a bad rep, but they can help you jumpstart your credit history.

Your first credit card can be the start to building your financial future. Just remember, how you us...

05/28/2026

Do you own a shredder? There are three types, but only one will truly protect your identity.

Protecting your personal information from identity thieves is a multi-step process; however, the big...

05/21/2026

Do you pay your credit card bill in full each month? If not, you could be throwing away cash-back bonuses.

A cash-back credit card can result in 5 percent or more back on your purchases, essentially giving y...

05/14/2026

How often do you give out your birthday information? An 'unbirthday' can keep your identity safe.

Other than your Social Security number, birthdays are one of the worst things to share online when r...

05/13/2026

This month's newsletter includes our Spring Market Insights report (the market is warming!), why Dilworth Park has a statue of a golfer, info on co-buying a property, and listing available to buy or rent.

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05/07/2026

Old stone fireplace? Keep it safe and looking lovely with a quick, easy facelift.

In your home or in your vacation cabin, a handsome stone hearth is often the gathering place for com...

04/30/2026

Do you really need to call a repair service? Check out these quick, simple fixes for common household problems.

It may seem like there’s always something going on as a homeowner, from silencing a squeaky hi...