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2020 Galveston Restaurant Week and Museum Day
Not one, but two great events happening this weekend! Galveston Museum Day is Saturday and Sunday and features free or discounted admission at many of Galveston’s museums and historical homes. Restaurant Week starts Saturday and runs through Feb. 9th. You have two weeks to sample special menus at over 30 different restaurants. Bon appetit! 🍽️
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Visit The Corporation for National and Community Service […]
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Top DIY Advice
So what advice would all these DIY warriors give to the rest of us, according to the Clovered.com report? 1. Work inside your skill set; 2. Buy the proper tools; and 3. Plan, plan, plan. Wishing you much success on your projects this year!
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Friday DIY Fun
Selling your home is definitely one of those DIY projects better left to professionals! (The woman on the right was not harmed during the photo shoot.) #fridayfun
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Top DIY Injuries
It’s easy to see that the biggest mistakes, in our review of common DIY mistakes homeowners make from Clovered.com, are injuries. Cutting oneself, hitting oneself with a hammer and tripping are the top three. It’s dangerous in DIYland! Be careful!
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Cost of DIY Mistakes
So how much did it cost to fix the mistakes DIY homeowners made? This graphic from https://clovered.com/most-costly-home-improvement-mistakes/ indicates the median amount was around $137. And starting the project without the necessary tools or supplies seemed to be the No. 1 money mistake.
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Is It Worth The Work?
We are continuing with our look at DIY projects and the mistakes homeowners sometimes make from Clovered.com. One mistake DIYers seem to make is not considering whether the project is worth tackling alone. In some cases, it would seem to be. Check out the full report here.
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Who Is Tackling DIY Projects And Why
We’re going DIY this week looking at a report from Clovered.com on homeowner’s most costly home improvement mistakes. Up first, who is more apt to tackle the DIY and why.
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2019 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report
The 2019 Luxury Home Sales Report, published by the Texas Association of Realtors is out. View the full report here.
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Friday Fun Fact – Monopoly Edition
It’s the 85th anniversary of the Monopoly game this year. If you’re looking for a local spin on this classic pastime, head over to Walmart and pick up Galvestonopoly.
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What Matters To Home Buyers
With more buyers moving back to the cities, it’s no surprise that urban amenities would top their wish lists.
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File Your 2020 Homestead Exemption
It’s that time of year again. Get the homestead application and other application forms here.
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Friday Fun Fact – Red Doors
Red doors have also been a sign to weary travelers that they had arrived at a place to rest. So whether it’s a mortgage-free home or a home with a big welcome mat, here’s hoping there’s a red door in your future this coming year. #FridayFunFact
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12 Things You Should Know About Real Estate
Starting the New Year off with twelve things you should know about real estate.
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New Year, New Decade
The countdown is on! New year, new decade! 🍾🥂#NewYearsEve
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Y2K Revisited
Hard to believe it’s been 20 years since the infamous Y2K. Who else was working to save the world from falling into complete chaos New Year’s Eve 1999 and New Year’s Day 2000? Good times!
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2019 Home Buyer and Seller Survey Highlights
Here are some highlights from the 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and annual survey of home buyers and sellers published by the National Association of Realtors. View the full report here.
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What It Means To Be Prequalified or Preapproved
Do you know the difference between prequalified and preapproved for your mortgage? Read on for more information on these two popular terms. #GalvestonRealEstate
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5 Must Have Tools For Homeowners
When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five tools will cover most of your basic […]
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2020 Pantone Color of the Year
The Pantone Color of the Year for 2020 is…Classic Blue.
Cynthia Wander
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