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In a big, fancy kitchen, a silver kettle and small soup pot sit on each of the burners. The backsplash and counters are tan, and the cupboards are teal. Dry pasta and spices in various containers flank the stove itself.
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Same household appliance, new uses: Your stove

When you hear the word “stove”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, the word is “dinner”, or “kitchen”.

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How long does a home warranty last after purchase?

You’ve decided you want a home warranty for your home — Congrats! But how long does a home warranty last after purchase? Let’s dive into some possible options for the length of your home warranty… Read More

Same household appliance, new uses: Your oven

Welcome to the first article in our New Uses series! We’ve created this collection to help you safely get more life out of the household appliances you use daily. Let’s take a look at some of the… Read More

What does it mean when a buyer asks for a home warranty?

When you're looking to sell your home, you might come across various terms and requests from buyers — but what exactly does it mean when a buyer asks for a home warranty? Well, a home warranty is… Read More

Need to Write a Compelling Listing? Here’s How

Promoting your latest listings is a big part of being a real estate professional. But what if you don't think your writing skills are exactly where you want them? The experts at The Close are here to… Read More

Storytime: How Science Got Saved!

Let’s take a walk… 15-year-old Corinne burst through the front door and pushed it shut against the wind. It was bitterly cold outside, like the winter wind had a personal vendetta against anything… Read More

How to Cut Energy Costs to Help Your Home Budget

Owning a home comes with a few costs, one of which is your home’s energy bill. In 2019, residential homeowners paid an average of $115 a month – or over $1,300 a year – in electricity bills,… Read More

Storytime: A Dishwasher Disaster

Picture this… Jessica’s family of 6 finished another round of Christmas dinner leftovers, and the dishes—just—would–not—stop. Thank God for the dishwasher! She must have done 20 loads in the last… Read More
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