Loren Gardner - Key Realty

06/18/2026

Don't forget to re-paint and re-number your mailbox when prepping your home for sale. Click the link for more easy curb appeal tips.

When prepping a home for sale, don’t forget the exterior of the house in the rush to revamp the interior. Curb appeal is key. If potential buyers aren’t dazzled by the exterior of a home, they might enter the house with a negative impression -- assuming they go inside at all. Here’s a handy ou...

06/17/2026

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06/16/2026

The vast majority of citizens pay scant attention to decisions their town council makes. But by becoming knowledgeable and involved, you can help shape the community in which you live. Here’s what you need to know about town councils and their meetings.

You may not have considered attending your town council meetings until a project affects your life in the community. Here's what you need to know.

06/15/2026

The standard form every mortgage applicant completes is the Uniform Residential Loan Application. For first-timers, the form can be intimidating. Knowledge brings power, or at least some comfort, so read about this important application here.

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will have you complete the Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). Being informed helps relieve confusion.

06/12/2026

Staging Tip: Hang some string lights to brighten a dark space and show potential buyers its entertainment potential.

06/11/2026

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to give your home a fresh, new look when prepping your home for sale. Check out these tips for getting the job done right.

Before you pick up that paintbrush or roller, do yourself a favor and study up on the types of paint, the materials you’ll need to do a good job and the techniques required to make your painted surfaces look like you hired a pro. Types of paint. Paint falls into two basic types: water-based and oi...

06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

While you’re checking your home’s insulation, inspect the caulking around the outside of your windows and doorframes. Energy loss in these areas could undermine your insulation upgrades.

If you live in a home built before 1980, you may be able to slash your energy costs by increasing your home’s insulation. Here’s what you need to know.

06/08/2026

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.

Did you know that federal and state governments, as well as mortgage lenders, offer homeownership incentive programs that can help you buy your first house?

06/05/2026

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