http://focus.lindamiller.com Real Estate News and Information from Linda Miller Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:28:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://focus.lindamiller.com/observations-in-a-buyers-marketplace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=observations-in-a-buyers-marketplace http://focus.lindamiller.com/observations-in-a-buyers-marketplace/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:01:07 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=331 Previously I have commented on the condition of homes I had seen recently. Come on sellers....clean 'em up! What makes you think, Mr. Seller, somebody is going to love your dirt? Enough ranting....let's talk to buyers. When you, as a buyer, view a property that is less than perfect, try to see the house scrubbed and painted. You might be losing out on a great house when you quickly cross it off the list of possibilities.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/observations-in-a-buyers-marketplace/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/get-your-garden-off-to-a-good-start/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-your-garden-off-to-a-good-start http://focus.lindamiller.com/get-your-garden-off-to-a-good-start/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:45:23 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=309 Some of us are anxious to get out and dig in the garden. Here are a couple of ideas that will make the gardening experience smarter and fun! First, know your space and have a plan. It’s so exciting to head off to the store and pick from a wide variety of flowers and plants. I have come home with the pretty, unique and simply yummy flowers—only to find no place in my yard to plant them. This year, I have a plan before I shop.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/get-your-garden-off-to-a-good-start/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:52:50 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=197 Spokane REALTORS® want to help consumers make the most out of owning a home, and we have a gift for you. It’s called HouseLogic. This is a new, comprehensive consumer Web site about all aspects of homeownership. It’s FREE and created by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) for you. The web site is designed to help homeowners across our region make smart decisions regarding their property’s value.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic-a-logical-source-for-homeowners/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houselogic http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:00:55 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=146 There is good news for home owners. If you are looking for resources and reliable information there is a new web site designed just for you. HouseLogic is designed to provide everything you need to know regarding wise investing, financing, home projects and more.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/houselogic/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/tax-credit-extension/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tax-credit-extension http://focus.lindamiller.com/tax-credit-extension/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:36:25 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=137 Jim and I have traveled a lot for business this year. What's the greatest part of the trip? Coming home. We cherish home. Our heart and love is where we nest. With the extension of the $8000 tax credit, now is an opportunity like never before for more people to have their "nest".]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/tax-credit-extension/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/summer-newsletter-now-available/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-newsletter-now-available http://focus.lindamiller.com/summer-newsletter-now-available/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:09:54 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=117 The summer 2009 newsletter is now ready. For those of you on my mailing list, you should see it soon. If you are not on the mailing list or just have to see things before everyone else, it is also available for download. Topics include: Summer Repairs, The Best Grill For You, and Energy Star Tax Credits.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/summer-newsletter-now-available/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/hiring-a-contractor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-a-contractor http://focus.lindamiller.com/hiring-a-contractor/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:56:16 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=110 With many families choosing to do a bit of remodeling, rather than selling their homes, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss how to hire someone to help make those home improvements. There are many "war stories" about hiring someone that doesn't finish the work - or does a sloppy job. Here are a few tips:]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/hiring-a-contractor/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/pots-lots-o-pots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pots-lots-o-pots http://focus.lindamiller.com/pots-lots-o-pots/#comments Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:45:30 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=98 Two and a half years ago when we moved into our current home my determination was to reduce yard work! I was always so proud of the perennial gardens overflowing with fill-in bright colored annuals. But the weeds! And, of course, some of the favorite perennials spread and re-seed. Logical thought says if we put everything in big pots, those pesky weeds are less likely to find a spot to grow and the vivacious perennials would be curbed.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/pots-lots-o-pots/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/the-newsletter-has-sprung/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-newsletter-has-sprung http://focus.lindamiller.com/the-newsletter-has-sprung/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 22:58:21 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=82 For those who aren't on my mailing list or if you just prefer to view things online, the new spring newsletter is now available. Topics include: 2009 Online Survey Results, Home Valuation and Home Upgrade: The Mudroom. Download: Linda Miller Spring 2009 Newsletter (1MB PDF)]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/the-newsletter-has-sprung/feed/ 0 http://focus.lindamiller.com/landscaping-for-living-or-investment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=landscaping-for-living-or-investment http://focus.lindamiller.com/landscaping-for-living-or-investment/#comments Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:44:51 +0000 Linda Miller http://focus.lindamiller.com/?p=72 My flower pots are empty and screaming for attention! With great anxiousness I await the blooming trees. Then it snows! Before I get myself into a “twitter” let's talk about our landscaping. Whether considering how we live with our landscaping choices, or we are going to sell (now or in the future) here are some ideas I have gathered over the years. In fact, having just been with several different buyers recently, I'll share with you some of their comments.]]> http://focus.lindamiller.com/landscaping-for-living-or-investment/feed/ 0