Sonya Miner - Realtor

Distressed properties fall into three main categories: short sales, foreclosures, and REOs. Learn the differences in these opportunities to buy at a bargain.

What Are the Differences Between Distressed Properties? Buyers can often purchase distressed properties at a deep discount, but these transactions are not always easy. Here is how to buy three different types.

Not all donated household goods are helpful to the charities that receive them. Household hazardous waste, mattresses or very worn clothes and furniture may hurt more than help. Here’s what to do with donation dilemmas.

What To Do With Difficult Donations Local charities appreciate your donations, but there are items they just can’t take. What should you do with hazardous waste and other donation dilemmas?

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Our landfills and waterways are brimming with the plastics used in many of the products we consume daily. Here’s how you can do your part to reduce plastic use and waste.

How to Reduce Plastic Use at Home The world is overflowing with plastic waste on land and in water sources. Here are some simple steps you can take immediately to reduce plastic use at home.

When building a custom home, how do you find a quality builder who will deliver the home of your dreams at the best price and quality? Check out this guide to choosing the right homebuilder.

Choosing the Right Homebuilder for New Construction How do you find a good custom homebuilder to construct the house of your dreams on your property? The key is doing diligent research before you hire.

Intrigued by the idea of “instantly” selling your home without the hassle of listing it on the open market? Be prepared to make much less from your investment! Here’s what you need to know about the iBuyer trend.

The Pros and Cons of “Instant Buying” Selling a home can seem daunting. Enter Instant Buyers — companies that make you an offer on your house without stepping foot in it.

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The beautiful tree in your backyard would look even better in the front. Here's how you transplant it without losing the tree to root shock.

From Here to There: Transplanting Trees and Shrubs There may come a time when you decide a tree or shrub in your landscape would look better in another spot. Here’s our guide to moving woody plants.

Living in a golf course community means lush, beautiful vistas right outside your door. But there are both pros and cons to living on the links.

Golf Course Communities: Are They a Good Value? Owning a stately home alongside a lush golf course radiates prestige, but there are pros and cons. Would life in one be an eagle or a bogey?

Selling a vacation home differs from selling a primary residence in several important ways. Here are some tips on how to sell that little slice of heaven.

Key Differences in Selling a Vacation Home The strategies of selling a second home are different from selling your primary residence. To successfully sell a vacation home, remember these key points.