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Following these simple tips can save you money in the long run:

Check all window and door locks for proper operation.
Check your home for water leaks.
Have a heating professional check your heating system every year.
Remember to leave at least 3 feet of area around your space heater and unplug it when it is not in use.
Remember to replace your furnace and air conditioner filters on a frequent basis to allow heating and cooling systems to operate properly.
Regularly clean up leaves that tend to be slippery when wet on concrete surfaces and can cause dead patches on your grass if left too long.
Test your emergency generator & smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace.
Remove bird’s nests from chimneys and outdoor electrical fixtures.
Check for a corroded or disconnected water heater flue on your gas water heater.
Don’t overheat your rooms. Increasing the thermostat setting by 1 degree can increase your costs by 3 percent.
Make sure the caulking around your bathroom fixtures is adequate to prevent water from seeping into sub-flooring and inside walls.
These tips will help keep your home efficient and will contribute to the overall value when you get ready to sell.

Donna has put together a collection of articles designed with her clients in mind. Here you will find information on everything you might need before, during and after the home buying or selling process.
Some of the more popular titles include information on doing a 1031 exchange to save on taxes, ways to fix up your home that will protect your investment, and the Top 10 Mistakes that Sellers Make. Have fun browsing!
Should you have an idea for an article, or would like to recommend an article for inclusion that you have seen elsewhere, please contact Donna.

Director of Heritage Homes, Dickson Podley Realtors
Serving Monrovia, Duarte, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Pasadena, and the entire San Gabriel Valley
Representing Sellers and Buyers of all types of real estate with a specialty in vintage and character homes, as well as residential income properties.
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