Derrik & Casey Dawson- Dawson Real Estate Team

03/31/2024

Wishing you a safe and healthy Easter this year.
Read on for some interesting facts about this holiday in the U.S.

The first Easter Egg Roll was held on the White House grounds in 1878 by President Rutherford B. Hayes. Festively colored Easter eggs were originally meant to symbolize the birth of new life. Easter bunnies in the U.S. were introduced by German immigrants settling in Pennsylvania during the 18th Cen...

03/30/2024

You made an offer on a house, but now you can’t follow through. How much money will it cost you?

It’s awkward when you’ve signed a contract to buy a house and then discover that you can’t go through with it. Let’s look at the proper steps to cancel so it doesn’t become expensive, too. Canceling during negotiations. If you have extended an offer to a seller by signing a contract, but t...

03/29/2024

Don’t let the details of moving overwhelm you. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from making expensive errors.

Selling a home and moving is expensive. No need to further add to your expenses by making costly mistakes. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from incurring extra costs. Talk to your bank. Let a representative know you’re moving and make sure you’ve canceled any automatic payments on your ol...

03/27/2024

Expand your garden this spring the traditional way with these tips for using seeds, bulbs and cuttings.

Buying and installing full-grown plants from a nursery is the quickest — and most expensive — way to landscape a backyard. But if you’re a gardener on a budget or have a green thumb, try gardening the old-fashioned way. From seeds. Purchase envelopes of plant seeds from a local garden center. ...

03/25/2024

If your collection of photos is threatening to take over your home or your hard drive, here are four easy ways to start enjoying your memories.

Photographs are an amazing way to save and display our memories, and with digital technology it’s easier and less expensive than ever to capture every moment. The trouble is, more often than not, we end up with thousands of files instead of a collection. How do you manage your images so you can ac...

03/23/2024

“Built to last” takes on a whole new meaning with these advances in construction materials and techniques.

One of the big advantages to buying a newer home is the use of modern building materials that reduce — and in some cases, completely eliminate — the need for costly home repairs. Check out these advances in building materials and techniques, which are also a great choice for those with older hom...

03/22/2024

Sellers may take for granted the important role that key lockboxes play in marketing their homes. Here’s how they benefit and work for you.

You’ve seen them as you pass houses for sale: lockboxes hanging from the front door handle or porch railing. A key inside the box enables real estate agents to get into the house to show it. You might be surprised how important a role lockboxes can play in selling your house. Here’s how.

03/20/2024

Turn your yard into a haven for butterflies and summertime will never be the same.

There’s something magical about the beauty and delicacy of butterflies. Wouldn’t it be fun to have them as frequent visitors around your home? Here’s how to invite them into your yard. Learn your butterflies. Research local websites for butterfly field guides highlighting types native to your ...

03/18/2024

Crime doesn’t discriminate by ZIP Code. Take action now with these six safety tips.

Security is a concern in every neighborhood -- regardless of status or ZIP Code. Here are six things you can do to make your neighborhood a safer place.

03/17/2024

Wishing you a safe & healthy St. Patrick's Day with your family.
Do you know why the three-leaf clover associated with St. Patrick’s Day? Read on to learn about it.

St. Patrick is often depicted with a cross in one hand and a three-leaf clover in the other. He was a Fifth Century missionary and bishop credited with introducing Christianity to Ireland. St. Patrick used a three-leaf clover to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.

03/16/2024

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03/16/2024

When making an offer on a house you love, don’t wing it, or you might lose out! Here’s how to make a smart offer.

It’s perfect! After lots of home shopping you’ve found the house you want. Now it’s time to make an offer. But how do you come up with a number that is affordable, yet competitive? In other words, how do you know when your price is right? Get the facts. As a buyer, your calculations should [.....