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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Tip of the Week

How to clean up your yard and leaves for fall
Cleaning up your yard after all the fall leaves have fallen can be an overwhelming job. It is important to rake, blow, mulch, or bag up your leaves though. If you let them go, your yard will be dead come Spring time. Here are some hints to making this job a little easier and maybe even a little (just a little fun)! Read more....


*** Jefferson City provides a location to drop off yard waste. The hours of operation vary with the seasons. There is No Charge to City residents who haul their own waste. Free first ground compost is available. Yard Waste (leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings) will NOT be picked up by the trash collection company. For location and hours, Click Here ...
If you're thinking of selling or buying real estate in the Jefferson City Missouri Area, contact Hank Vogt direct at (573)761-3485 or online at www.hankshouses.com . “I want to be your Jefferson City Real Estate Resource ~ I am at your service!”

Purchase offers: How low is too low?


Buyers on today's market who think every seller is desperate, or who think that every desperate seller is willing or even able to accept a lowball offer, are being unrealistic and setting themselves up for failure. Unfortunately, some buyers have to lose their dream home (or two) before they acknowledge that a buyer's market does not mean that you can buy a home for 75 percent below market value.

There are a number of important considerations that should factor into your decision of what to offer. Read more.....


If you're thinking of selling or buying real estate in the Jefferson City Missouri Area, contact Hank Vogt direct at (573)761-3485 or online at www.hankshouses.com . “I want to be your Jefferson City Real Estate Resource ~ I am at your service!”

Termite Control


Termites cause billions of dollars in damage each year. They primarily feed on wood, but also damage paper, books, insulation, and even swimming pool liners and filtration systems. Termites can injure living trees and shrubs, but more often are a secondary invader of woody plants already in decline. While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying or selling a home since a termite inspection/infestation report is normally a condition of sale. Besides the monetary impact, thousands of winged termites emerging inside one's home are an emotionally trying experience — not to mention the thought of termites silently feasting on one's largest investment. Read more....
If you're thinking of selling or buying real estate in the Jefferson City Missouri Area, contact Hank Vogt direct at (573)761-3485 or online at www.hankshouses.com . “I want to be your Jefferson City Real Estate Resource ~ I am at your service!”