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Kim Duclos
Elite Realty
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Summer Maintenance Checklist
June 2018
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun with family and friends. Taking care of some simple household maintenance chores early in the season can help get your home and lawn ready for summer activities and give you more time to spend enjoying them. Here’s a helpful summer maintenance checklist to use for your own home and to share with clients: - Sidewalks, driveways, patios, siding and brick can all look worse for the wear after winter’s harshness. Take advantage of the warmer temperatures to power wash these areas and exterior surfaces. If you don’t want to purchase power washing equipment, check with your local hardware or home supply store about renting it.
- Warmer weather is also a good time to paint or touch up the exterior of your home. A fresh coat of paint can add curb appeal as well as a layer of protection for wood surfaces.
- Give your air conditioner some TLC. Change the filters and clean the area around the units. Trim nearby trees and shrubbery to prevent limbs and leaves from falling into the equipment. Have a qualified air conditioning professional service your system to make sure it’s ready to go when temperatures rise.
- Increase your air conditioning system’s efficiency by checking windows and doors for air leaks. Repair seals or re-caulk any openings that you find.
- Check your deck for wood that has split, cracked or is graying. If you see any of these signs, it may be time to reseal the deck.
- If your home has an automatic irrigation system, turn it on and check each zone to see if all the sprinkler heads are working and positioned correctly. To help conserve water and protect your lawn and landscaping, reposition any heads that spray water onto driveways, sidewalks, roads or patios.
- Inspect concrete areas, such as sidewalks, driveways, patios or pool decks, for cracks. Refill or repair any cracks as needed to help prevent further damage and to maintain smooth, safe surfaces for walking.
- If you have a swimming pool, check the chemical balance and system equipment to make sure everything is ready for summer use. It’s also a good time to do a safety check and inspect flotation devices, fences and other protective accessories to make sure they are functional.
- Perform an electrical inspection of the inside of your home by going room to room and looking for any potential electrical hazards, such as overloaded outlets or electrical cords running under rugs and carpets. Trip your circuit breaker every six months to make sure it’s working properly, too.
- Replace the bulbs in exterior lights and clean the fixtures so that outdoor summer fun can continue after the sun goes down.
- It’s a good idea to clean your dryer’s vent and exhaust duct regularly. Clogged lint and dust in either of these areas could be a fire hazard.
- Have your lawn mower serviced and the blades sharpened. Check other lawn equipment, such as leaf blowers, water hoses and edging tools to make sure they are in good working order.
702-521-3939
Monday, May 28, 2018
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
HOME IS POSSIBLE!
REMEMBER the 5% Home is Possible on Conventional is still available! ( HOORAY!!!)
If you have any questions or need to see if someone qualifies for either let me know!
Kim Duclos crs
702.521.3939
Friday, March 9, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
Pahrump USO Show! Great Cause, nice get-a-way!
USO Show.
Come out and enjoy a variety show, where people from the community present their talents for your entertainment. All funds support the VFW Food Pantry.
For more information call 775-419-7857
· Saturday Feb. 24th at 6pm
· Saddle West Event Center
· Pre-sale tickets are $15 (may be purchased at Pahrump Party Store or VFW). Tickets at the door $20
Valentine’s Day Dinner. Enjoy an evening of dinner with that special someone. All funds support the VFW Projects. For more information, call 775-727-6072
· Wednesday Feb 14th from 5pm-7pm
· At the VFW (4651 Homestead Rd.)
· Menu:
o Steak & Lobster, veggies, dessert $15
o Steak & Shrimp, veggies, dessert $15
o Steak, Lobster, & Shrimp, veggies, dessert $20
Call Kim for your real estate
questions and needs!
Elite Realty
702.521.3939
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
| Short Term Rentals | |
Do you know of anyone planning to go to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR Weekend March 4, 2018? Are they looking for a place to stay? Each year, there are homeowners who rent their home for a big premium because hotels are in short supply and demand for private homes is up. Homeowners go on vacation and make tax-free income while temporary tenants rent their home. Homeowners can benefit from a little known provision in the tax code that does not require taxpayers to recognize the income derived from renting their home for less than 15 days per year. This situation can particularly benefit homeowners where there are large sporting events nearby like golf and tennis tournaments, championship games or other high attendance venues. Now with Las Vegas having the NHL, NFL, WNBA, NRF, LVMS and more, the demand for a private residence can be more attractive than staying in a hotel which makes the price go up. Obviously, there are challenges with personal belongings and damage but getting a premium rental rate and not having to recognize the income could be worth it. You’ll certainly want to discuss this with your tax professional prior to making this decision. You’d probably also want to get some help from an experienced real estate professional.
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702-521-3939
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