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What You Need to do After Buying a Home
There's a lot to do when buying a home, and once the closing documents are signed and the keys are in your hand, you might think that the hard work is over. However, once you actually own your new home, there are still a few things you need to do to ensure the safety of your new space and to help your family get comfortable in your new digs. Here are a few things to do after you buy your home.
- Change the Locks and Security Codes
Even if the previous homeowners seem like kind people, you don't know how many people potentially have access to your new home. One of the first things you need to do is change or rekey the locks. If you want to update the look of your home's locks, you can swap the old locks for new ones. However, if you like the look of the old looks or if you're on a budget, you can have the locks rekeyed. When you have a lock rekeyed, the locksmith will adjust the pins and springs so that it fits a different key. Make sure to also change any security codes that potentially provide access to your home, like garage, security system, or gate codes.
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Pick Apples around the Kennebec Valley at These Orchards
We could go on and on about all the reasons we love autumn in Maine. The crisp morning air, the brilliant foliage, the welcome return of flannel weather. But few things say 'fall' quite like apple picking.
Our real estate agents are blessed to live in a place with an incredible variety of orchards, farms, and farm markets where fresh apples are abundant every autumn. Here are some of our favorite places to pick apples in the Kennebec Valley:
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Your Guide to Hanging Wall Art in Your Home
Hanging wall art can seem daunting. Fortunately, you just need to ace the basics and you'll be hanging art like a gallery pro.
Are you aiming to create a salon effect with your artwork, as you list your home among Augusta homes for sale? Or maybe you've just moved into a new home, and you're looking for a way to display paintings, family portraits, or found art in frames. Whatever your motivation, you'll be happier with the results if you follow these steps.
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5 Popular Remodel Trends That Took Off This Year
With a global pandemic keeping most Americans at home this year, kitchen remodeling has become a major focus for homeowners with new design trends emerging in 2020. For those sheltering in place, there couldn't be a better time to start a DIY home improvement project or revamp your living space.
Remodeling your kitchen is a great way to not only make your home more comfortable but increase its overall value as well. You'll notice many of this year's design trends reflected in these Augusta homes for sale. If you are looking to remodel your kitchen before putting your home on the market, consider these 5 trends that continued to gain popularity this year:
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5 Campgrounds Around the Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley is known far and wide for its natural beauty. Augusta homes for sale put you right in the midst of it all, with many of Maine's top camping spots within a short drive.
Our REALTORS® work with many outdoor enthusiasts. With our help, you'll feel right at home – both on your new property and out there in the great outdoors.
Camping is becoming more popular as people look for safe and enjoyable ways to get out of the house for a while. Mild summer weather and warming temperatures have many hearing the call of the wild. But, with so many spaces to explore, there's plenty of room for everyone. You've never seen Maine's lake country like this!