I blew it. Last month was National Volunteer Month. I should have thanked the volunteers at Southeast Community Outreach (SECOR) for all they do to help families who are struggling within our community. Well, better late than never. I’m pretty sure the more than 40 volunteers who work the SECOR food bank will still be…
It’s often said that our homes tell the story of who we are. It’s a personal touch we put into each room as we create our sanctuary and turn four walls into a home we treasure. I recently sold a home that had wonderful phrases on the walls. Much to my surprise they weren’t stenciled…
I love my green cleaners that I get from June Turner! She owns a company, Healthwise 12 in Parker. I think about the environment when I’m cleaning my home or office and want a safe environment for my kids. I use a brand of products – Legacy of Clean – that was founded in 1959. …
FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 27, 2013 Douglas E. Lierle Lierle Public Relations on behalf of: South Metro Denver Realtor Association 303-792-0507 Email: lierlepr@comcast.net Leanne Osgood of Rocky Mountain Real Estate Advisors Garners Prestigious Sales Production Award for 2012 from South Metro Denver REALTOR® Association Realtor Group Holds First Annual Diamond Circle Awards…
I love April! Not only is the weather starting to get warmer, but plants are starting to green up and the environment is celebrated with Earth Day and Arbor Day activities. With so much focus on planting trees and taking care of our Earth, I thought this would be a great time to give you…
If you are shopping for home insurance, make sure to ask lots of questions and compare apples to apples. You don’t want to be surprised when you need to make a claim and learn too late that you don’t have the proper coverage. After all, you buy home insurance so that you can be reimbursed…
Are you thinking about doing some home improvements this year? If you are, don’t just head into the project without first doing your some homework. You probably will need to protect yourself – and the success of your project – in a couple of ways. Depending on the work that you have planned, you may…
In my last blog, I wrote about the need to rid your home of smells – including those that seep into your carpet – before putting your home on the market. I gave you ways to get rid of those nasty smells, but I didn’t recommend a carpet cleaner who could help you. Well, now…
If you are about to put your home on the market, it’s a good idea to make sure it doesn’t have any funny or funky smells that might dissuade a buyer. My top three smells that you must get rid of before you list your home are: 1) Pet urine, especially cat urine. Pet urine…
Some clients wonder whether staging a home they are trying to sell is really worth the effort and money. As a Realtor, I totally believe in staging a home and strongly encourage my sellers to consider this service . Maybe it’s because I have a fantastic stager…Brenda Peterson with Busy Bee Organizing Plus in Parker, CO. …