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7 Tips for Making Moving Less Stressful for Your Pets
We understand that cats, dogs, and other pets are important parts of your family. Many of our real estate agents are pet owners. When we show Augusta homes for sale, we know how to find properties that have plenty of space for your furry friends.
Just like people, pets become attached to their homes. It can be difficult for them to accept the changes that come with a move. If you take extra steps to reduce their stress, you are less likely to encounter unusual problem behavior.
Here's how you can meet their needs better during your big move:
- Prepare Your Pet for the Big Day
Before making a final selection of a new home, be sure your pet has a collar with identification. Update any microchip tracking services and, if you are switching veterinarians, collect current vet records. If possible, keep your pet close by rather than using a boarding facility.
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Best Places to Work Out in Kennebec Valley
Chances are one of your New Year's resolutions involved getting healthier in 2020. Luckily, there are many places that are perfect for your fitness goals. Our real estate agents recommend the following gyms where you can do all the exercises your heart desires.
- Crossfit Casco Bay - 79 Leighton Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
Crossfit Casco Bay isn't for the faint of heart. If you have the will. If you have the courage. If you have the indomitable desire to conquer every obstacle in the path as you look at Augusta homes for sale, then you might make the cut. When you sign-up, they will help you shape up and shave off those unwanted holiday pounds. Crossfit is one of the most rigorous regimens in the country and has a proven record of generating incredible results.
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National Cheese Lover's Day: Cheeseries in the Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley is known far and wide for its splendid scenery, but its best-kept secret might be the wealth of local dairies and cheeseries we have at our fingertips. And with National Cheese Lover's Day coming up on January 20th, our real estate agents are thrilled to share some of their favorite local destinations for fantastic cheese in the Kennebec Valley.
- Winter Hill Farm - 35 Hill Farm Rd., Freeport, ME 04032
With a philosophy of eco-friendly farming practices and respectful treatment of their animals, Winter Hill Farm is a great place to get your guilt-free cheese fix this winter. The farm is nestled among the wooded hills and rolling farmland just outside Freeport, and only minutes away from these Freeport homes for sale. Their offerings include fresh, bloomy rind, washed rind, and aged raw milk cheeses, all handmade in small batches by master cheesemakers.
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7 Painting Projects to Help You Sell in 2020
Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint in your home. Adding a coat of paint is an affordable and accessible way to make your home extra enticing to potential buyers.
If you're planning on selling your home in 2020, you might want to consider getting your paintbrush ready.
Our real estate agents have seven cost-effective painting projects to help you sell your home in 2020.
- Understand Neutrals
Grandma's turquoise farmhouse might be the talk of the neighborhood, but it won't be the top choice for new family offers. Stick with a neutral palette when repainting your interior or exterior. Bright colors are most often a personal choice, and it will be unlikely to find a shopper with the same taste in orange as yourself. A neutral color offers potential buyers a blank canvas they can make their own.