Meredith Covely, Real Estate Agent

06/15/2026

Major heating and air conditioning emergencies can be avoided with regular maintenance. Follow these tips to keep things running in tip-top shape.

What can you do to ensure your HVAC systems will be there when you need it most? Here are a few tried-and-true tips for homeowners.

06/14/2026

FHA loans help many financially challenged buyers achieve the goal of homeownership. But to protect lenders and buyers, the agency has minimum standards for the property’s condition. Here’s what you need to know before you begin your home search.

The FHA accommodating lending standards help financially challenged Americans to achieve the dream of homeownership. What are these requirements?

06/13/2026

What do you think of the sleek lines of this modern kitchen?

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

Having your home's exterior (including decks and concrete surfaces) pressure washed before selling is going to make your home more appealing to buyers. But do you need to hire a pro, or can you do-it-yourself?

A good power washing can work wonders on the outside of a home, peeling off layers of dirt and grime. It’s also a great tool when sprucing up walkways, patios and decks. Here’s what you need to know before hiring the job out or attempting to do it yourself. Hiring a professional pressure washer ...

06/08/2026

Good health depends on healthy eating, regular exercise, and…healthy sleep! Are you using best sleep practices to get fully rested? Here’s a guide to great sleep!

A regular sleep routine is essential to good health. You spend about a third of your life in bed, so here are some tips for getting a restful night’s sleep.

06/07/2026

Some states have a real estate contract provision called the active option, or option period. This gives the buyer a designated time period to inspect the property and decide whether to move forward with the sale. Here's how they work.

Real estate sales contracts in Texas and several other states include a provision known as the active option. Here’s how a contract works.

06/06/2026

Let's talk downsizing - Could you live in a tiny home?

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

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...