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Facts about Home Warranties
Know the Ins & Outs of Home Warranties
Mark your calendars, homeowners! February 10th is National Home Warranty Day!
Haring Realty knows that you want to protect your home inside and out, that's why our REALTORS® want to help you celebrate this annual holiday by providing you with everything you need to know about the vital resource that is a home warranty.
What is a Home Warranty?
The way you live transforms an ordinary house into the home of your dreams. Every day, your family relies on appliances and systems like the water heater, washing machine and refrigerator to keep life running smoothly. Unfortunately, normal wear and tear on these machines over time can cause components to malfunction or break. Thankfully, home warranty protection plans are available to help you replace or repair these appliances and systems.
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A Winter Treat for the Kids: Little Buckeye Children's Museum
It's easy to see why Mansfield, Ohio is dubbed as the "Fun Center of Ohio." It houses an indoor wooden carousel, 33 city parks, and a number of outdoor concert venues. However, if you're looking for things to do with your children this winter, our REALTORS® are here to share details about a local attraction your children are sure to love--Little Buckeye Children's Museum.
Hands-on Fun for the Family at the Little Buckeye Children's Museum
The Little Buckeye Children's Museum features 30 different exhibits that promote hands-on learning for young children two to ten years old. It uses play exploration throughout their exhibits to encourage children to use creative, critical thinking, motor skills, and social interaction skills. These exhibits provide familiar and realistic experiences.
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8 Fireplace Tips to Keep Your Ohio Home Safe this Winter
Winter in Ohio is in full bloom. There is nothing quite as cozy as a crackling fire in the fireplace of your Mansfield home. However, the last thing any homeowner wants is for disaster to strike, potentially damaging their home and putting loved ones in danger. Understanding and practicing fireplace safety is crucial in ensuring that your house and family are safe. Our REALTORS® offer these eight tips to keep your fireplace in tip-top shape and protect our family.
- Get Your Fireplace Ready
Before you light the first fire of the season, have your chimney and fireplace inspected and cleaned by a professional. Flues should be intact, and the dampers are operating correctly. Any buildup of dangerous residues including soot, creosote and glaze should be removed as they can seriously increase the risk of a chimney fire.
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Here's How You Can Afford to Buy a Home in Ohio in 2019
Do you dream of buying one of our local Mansfield homes for sale, but think there's no viable way to afford it? Think again! 2019 can be your year to purchase a house! Gathering the right information, taking advantage of multiple resources and making friends with your budget are the critical ingredients for taking that life-changing step. With a bit of planning and effort before you begin searching, buying a home may not be easier than you ever imagined.
- Understand What You Can Afford
Now is the time to create a home buying budget, and in doing so, you'll know what you can afford in relation to where you want to purchase. In addition to the actual mortgage payment, you'll need to plan for the down payment, closing costs, taxes and insurance, and the likelihood of higher energy and maintenance expenses. That being said, in many cities, monthly rental rates are at or above what you will pay for a mortgage payment. One of the best ways to determine your home buying budget is to talk to a lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage. Knowing what you can afford will allow you to build your budget around what you're expecting to spend on your home.
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What Is Your Home's New Year's Resolution?
A new year means a new beginning, and maybe this year is time to try something a little different. Instead of the usual New Year's resolutions we make for ourselves – losing weight, kicking a bad habit – how about making a few resolutions for your house?
With a new year about to begin, now is the perfect time to think about how you want to make your house better in the future. Maybe you want to protect it from the elements, update some features, or finally tackle that DIY project you've been putting off. In any case, these are a few resolutions our REALTORS® recommend considering for your list!
- Budget for Home Improvements
Tackling DIY projects can be daunting, especially from a financial perspective. A great way to deal with the costs of home improvements is to lay out your budget at the beginning of the year, including a list of what you want to improve, how much it will cost, and how you will set aside the necessary funds. This will prevent overspending, and also give you extra motivation to get the job done.