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It’s winter here iWhats Happening? Branding myself and making my goals a reality! Niagara with what seems like never ending snow falls and chilling cold weather. This is the time of year that real estate seems to take a short hibernation. This is also when I do a little “house keeping” and tidy up my business a bit. As soon as we start to see a glimmer of warmer times my life completely changes and the 15 hr days begin. This year for 2018 my business goals included starting (and maintaining) a blo... read more
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What A Realtors Day Looks Like

Posted by Kathleen Taylor on December 01, 2019 in  General Interest
Monday Morning To Sunday Night Let’s start with a daily alarm at 630 am. You would automatically think I’m a mom first! Nope the Realtor is the first animal that comes out in me every morning. I snooze the alarm at least once then grab my phone and check my texts, emails, and social media. At this point I reply to any messages that I received over night (yes all hours) and depending on what day it is I schedule my social media posts. I try to stay a week ahead so Monday mornings I pick something for a M... read more
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Step-by-Step Spring Garden Preparation: A Complete Guide for a Blooming Season

Yard Maintenance
Posted by Kathleen Taylor on April 30, 2025 in  Yard Maintenance
As the frost fades and the days begin to stretch a little longer, the anticipation of spring brings gardeners back to life. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a budding backyard grower, preparing your garden properly in spring is key to a successful growing season. Follow this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to ensure your garden is ready to thrive from the ground up. Step 1: Assess and Clean Up Your Garden The first step in spring garden prep is a thorough clean-up. Tasks: Remove debris: Cl... read more
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Selling Your House: It Is All in the Detail

Preparing Your Property To Sell is As Important as Preparing Your Car To Sell Before Putting It on the Market.
Posted by Kathleen Taylor on January 22, 2021 in  Selling
Why this analogy?  It’s simple! Most people have bought and sold a few cars during their lifetime. Each time a new or new-to-you car is wanted, a decision needs to be made as to what to do with your existing vehicle. Will you sell it privately, or will you trade it in against the purchase of your next vehicle at the dealership.   Either way, you want the most money you can get for your old car. So what do you do? First, you clean it out, next you or a professional details the car – wash, wax a... read more
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  Summer is the most popular season for both buying and selling real estate—and it’s no surprise why. Families want to get settled before the school year begins, warm weather makes for easier moving conditions, and homes simply show better with natural light and blooming gardens. But just because summer is the “ideal” time doesn’t mean the process is easy—or cheap. Between the rising costs of moving services during peak season and the heat-induced stress of packing and t... read more
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