At Home with Marlene

06/06/2026

Landscaping Tip: Use curves in your hardscaping to soften square and rectangular-shaped yards.

06/05/2026

Consider baking up a batch of cookies just prior to having an open house to give your home a welcoming scent your guests are sure to remember! Find this and more Open House Q&A tips in this article.

Take the guesswork out of getting your home ready with this checklist of the top 10 questions to ask before scheduling an open house.

06/04/2026

🤔 Before making a home purchase for your business, be sure to review all of these considerations.

06/03/2026

Wooden fences provide a rustic boundary around your property. Keep them looking terrific with these basic maintenance steps.

Wooden fences are a simple, beautiful boundary around your property but need regular maintenance. Here are some basic steps for caring for a wooden fence.

06/03/2026

June's featured market insight: When the Market Feels Personal. Plus, curb appeal inspiration, tips for house hunting with kids, and much more!

🏡 Your June 2026 Update from Marlene San Miguel, Broker Associate / REALTOR®

06/01/2026

If you qualify as a first-time homebuyer, several homeownership incentive programs can ease your way into buying a house. Read on to learn if you are eligible.

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05/30/2026

Doesn't this back deck just scream "Happy Hour"???

05/29/2026

Before hosting an open house, it's a great idea to make an info packet about your home, neighborhood and town to help buyers easily learn all the benefits of making you an offer. Learn more about prepping for an open house in this article.

You’ve decided to hold an open house to help sell your home. Think of it as your chance to showcase it. Here are several crucial steps to take in preparation for the big day. Acquire the buyer’s perspective. Set aside your emotional attachment to your home and think about it as a potential buyer...

05/27/2026

A thief is draining your bank account while you sleep. It’s your idle load - the electricity that constantly running devices and systems use. Here’s how to stop the theft and save money.

Learn steps you can take to reduce idle load that draws energy and save as much of a third on your monthly electric bills.