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They provide invaluable protection for your home and its foundation from damaging effects of rainwater. But they can’t do their job if they’re clogged with leaves or other debris that’s accumulated over the course of the year. Below you’ll find some handy tips about how to keep your gutters clean and in perfect working order.  …

Buying a home today is much different than it was decades ago. If you’re like most Canadians, you’re going to need a mortgage. You will have to pass some tests prospective lenders will put you through and one of those is checking your credit score. The prices of homes have continued to escalate over the …

You’ve been house hunting for a while. You’ve been attending open houses as if your life depends on it. For the past few weeks, your real estate agent has been hearing from you more than your best friend of 20 years.  But as you’ve been getting closer to finding the right house, you’ve been wondering: …

Breathe new life into your home after a long winter by following this comprehensive spring cleaning checklist. Running short on time? Try tackling one room per week. Entryway Sweep floors Mop floors Wipe walls Wipe baseboards Clean door Clean doormat Organize shoes Hang jackets Kitchen Clean stovetop Clean oven Clean microwave Clean dishwasher Clean refrigerator …

Shopping for their first home in New Jersey, Alyse Storzieri and her boyfriend Robert Engel faced a tough market. So when they found a house they loved last June, the couple followed their real estate agent’s advice to make their offer stand out. They went over the asking price, tripled their down payment amount and …

When you are selling your home, there are many questions you might have about the value of your home as a whole. Whether you have just done some remodeling for the sale or you are tidying up the space you have, it’s not just the home that estimates its value. Below are eight of the …

It’s no secret that Facebook is an incredibly powerful marketing tool. You can use the social media platform to generate leads, engage with your customers, and create a powerful network.  Aside from the benefits Facebook itself offers, there are additional tools and programs that utilize the platform to provide a variety of marketing services. MobileMonkey …

Have you ever locked your keys in the car? What about misplaced your house key? If you’re like the rest of us, you have. Multiple times. There’s an easier solution to your problems than hiring an expensive locksmith or struggling to make a spare key. KeyMe is a convenient way to copy home, office, car keys, and …

We’d like to introduce you to a fairly new concept in home inspections: Inspections you and your clients can count on. Too many inspectors and inspection companies in the market say things like, “We’re only there for a snapshot in time”, “We can’t predict the future”, and “Do not call me if you have a problem”. …

You are beyond valuable to your client! LESA Inspections recognizes the value of a real estate agent in the home buying process. As our real estate industry changes constantly with the latest apps and dot coms, great agents remain someone in their clients’ lives that is far more than a data source. Think back to …