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  • Giving thanks

    Giving Thanks!

     

    Most people would agree that they are most thankful for these top three things. Good health, Family and a roof over their head. Being thankful for everything in your life is a great way to start each day. Just the fact that you get to wake up and start your day should indicate a good life.  But for many of us, this time of year means a bit of a struggle, so please reach out to those who need it. I’m sure you all have a large closet in your house filled with blankets, sheets, comforters that you have no use for.  And your clothes closet? Don’t tell me there’s not one pair of shoes or one jacket in there that you can live without so that someone in need doesn’t freeze today!

    This time of year we all reflect on the status of our business as we come near the end and start to look forward to making a new start, when in reality, we should be reflecting all year on what we could do better and how we can be better people. That starts at home. It’s also a good way to clear out the clutter before the holidays come. And it doesn’t have to be something big. Charities are not looking for the average person to give a wad of their savings. We are talking about one article of clothing, or one blanket gathering dust in your closet.

    There are plenty of organizations that cater to this sort of thing this time of year. Sleep country does their coats and pajamas drives. Les Schwab and KGW do the toy drive, but what about just dropping off some shampoo and toiletries to your local women’s shelter or boys and girls club.  Or handing a bottle of water to a homeless person at an intersection with a granola bar. Every little thing counts and if you are proactive in giving, you will have a head start on most of the population.

    We as a society can be doing so much more, but we get wrapped up in our lives and business that we forget to be human beings and we forget to take care of one another.

    Be thankful this year and give something back so that others can be thankful as well.

     

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Fall Back November 6th

    Fall back November 6th

    The days are getting shorter, there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to turn magnificent colors and fall to the streets and, unfortunately our yards and gutters. Yes, it’s that time of year again! It happens like clock work, and even though we know what needs to be done around the house, sometimes things slip our minds. For instance. How long ago did you clean out your gutters or pressure wash your driveway. Little things like that can fall through the cracks and become a big problem when the rain starts to fall.

    Ideally, right now, is the time to get those gutters clear of debris if you haven’t already. I’m sure you’re thinking, “What’s the point, the leaves are about to fall and clog them up again anyway?” Well, then look at it this way, you’ll at least make room for the fallen leaves and you’ll clean them out while it’s still dry out. Sure, you might have to do it again depending on your location, but that’s the joy of owning your own home.

    When was the last time you have your roof inspected? Great time to do it would be now as well to make sure there are no surprises come November.

    If you want to prolong the life of your patio furniture, get it stored away in a clean dry place. Other ideas on getting prepared for winter:

    Everyone’s heard of spring cleaning, but no one really talks about “Autumn cleaning,” and there is so much to do around the house to prepare for the cold days ahead. Getting it done now while there’s still sunny days is ideal and if you divide up the chores, you can still get out and enjoy the last few weeks of great Pacific Northwest weather.

     

    For a fall checklist, visit : https://www.bobvila.com/articles/502-winter-preparation-checklist/#.VC7d0tJ0xHg

     

     

  • Inherited Home?

    Inherited home?

     

    Life is fragile and the older we get the more we are reminded that everyone dies. Our loved ones, our parents, siblings. It’s a natural part of life and even after a loved one passes on, there is so much to wrap up and it’s a difficult time to make decisions.

    So what if you inherit a house that you never intended on owning. Perhaps you live out of state, or even a few hours away. You don’t plan on living in it and You’ve never been a landlord before, so where do you start?

    In these instances, there are plenty of resources, but only one can give you all the options. Cash buyers like ourselves help you make the right choice for you. We aren’t just there for ourselves, we take the time to help you understand the numbers and most of the time it’s not worth it to try to rent it out or even list it with a Realtor because of the costs involved. Of course there are going to be repairs needed and a great deal of clean up and preparations to either rent or list on the market. By calling us, there is no need for any out of pocket expenses. We’ll even take care of the garbage. All it takes is a quick phone call or quick form online and we can meet you at the house, take a few minutes to walk around and then give you a cash offer and some great options for you to move forward.

     

    During a difficult time, we try to ease the headache and will never waste your time.