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How to: Create a Pet Evacuation Plan

Do you have one? An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Take these steps to add your pets to your evacuation plan.

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How to Get the BEST Appraisal

Refinancing or Selling? You’ll need a killer appraisal! A bank will not refinance a home for more than it is worth, and a potential buyer will not pay more than the recognized value of the home. Which is why we're giving you these 5 simple steps for a better home appraisal.

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Are Your 2018 Mesa County Property Taxes Higher?

2018 Mesa County Property Taxes Are On The Rise According to KKCO 11 News some folks may be seeing a major hike on their 2018 property taxes. See the VIDEO here. While no one likes to pay more for anything there is a reason we're experiencing this rise and we'd like to explain why it's a good thing. 2017 Mill Levy In our last County election in 2017 residents supported a mill levy increase of 12%...

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Dispelling Refinancing Myths

Dispelling Refinancing Myths “Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your monthly budget, but it can save you thousands of dollars in the long run. YOU’RE NOT TOO LATE. For years now, we’ve been hearing that interest rates will be on the rise, and although...

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Finding the Best Mattress

How Do You Pick A Good Mattress? Let's be honest, finding a new mattress shouldn't be THAT hard, or maybe you prefer firm, or soft . . .  or memory foam!? Either way there are SO many options out there now a days and new mattresses are an INVESTMENT. It's not like you can afford to mess it up and you can't return it... or can you? Finding the Best Mattress You’ve got more options than ever when...

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