Loren Gardner - Key Realty

09/03/2026

If you have the old style 3-4 nest bulb ceiling fans, you'll want to consider updating these fixtures before listing. This is a relatively inexpensive and easy update to add some modern style to your home. Learn about your options here.

If you watch any of the TV design shows, the ceiling fans seem to be ignored in makeovers. By omission, you could easily get the impression they have become a design faux pas. The fan industry sees things otherwise and has some sleek designs hitting the market. Fan makeover. Forget the brass trim an...

09/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations on your first home! Now, it's time to prepare for the additional expenses that come with homeownership. 🧐 Download my FREE Home Buyer's Handbook to help avoid any of these financial surprises.

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09/01/2026

Water is the source of life, but it can also be a source of destruction when it penetrates your home in unwanted places. Here’s how to find, repair and prevent wood rot.

Water in the wrong places around your home can wreak destruction and rot the wood. Here’s how to spot, fix and prevent wood rot around your house.

08/31/2026

From stucco to brick, this handy guide will help you sort through the details of selecting your home's exterior choices when building.

Brick, stone, stucco, vinyl -- the choices can be overwhelming when building a home from the ground up. What type of look are you trying to achieve? And does that aesthetic appeal meet your budget and hold up to the weather conditions in your neck of the woods? Here are some things to consider befor...

08/28/2026

Are you a fan of vintage décor? Have you joined in on the craze?

08/27/2026

First time home seller? It's time to get all those unfinished projects done! Here are some common FAQs for you to review.

Selling a home is a complicated process, especially if you are new to it. Let’s relieve any anxiety with answers to some common FAQs.

08/26/2026

🏡 Ready to make your open house a show-stopping success? 🌟 Download my Home Seller's Handbook for expert preparation tips that will help bring in the offers!

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08/25/2026

You’re dashing out of the house, late for work, when the garage door opener malfunctions. Check to see if you can put a quick end to your frustration with one of these simple fixes.

Garage door openers are a tremendous convenience, but they can be temperamental. Let’s solve some of the most common frustrations.

08/24/2026

Title insurance is an essential tool to protect your investment in your home. Check out this guide to learn why title insurance is so vital.

When you close on the purchase of a home, you’ll be issued a title insurance policy. What is title insurance, and why is it so important for you to have it?

08/21/2026

Formal Dining Rooms: A thing of the past, or making a comeback?