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Memorial Day is much more than just a three-day weekend and a chance to get the year's first sunburn. It's a time to remember the people who sacrificed their lives for their country. Here are some facts to give the holiday some perspective.

1. Memorial Day began as a response to the Civil War.

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Memorial Day was a response to the unprecedented carnage of the Civil War, in which a total of some 620,000 soldiers died. The loss of life and its effect on communities led to several spontaneous commemorations of the dead.

In 1864, women from Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, put flowers on the graves of their fallen soldiers from the just-fought Battle of Gettysburg. The next year, a group of…

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Cold weather can take a toll on your home! Use these steps to get your house back in shape!


Clean the walkway
Pressure-wash the walkway, then replace damaged pavers or bricks, or just flip them over. If any pavers are sticking up too high, raise them, remove a little dirt, and drop them back in place. On concrete walkways fill in cracks with a masonry crack filler that matches the color of your concrete.

Spruce up the front door 
Probe the weather stripping around the door with a screwdriver and caulk any post-winter gaps before tightening hinges that may have come loose due to shifts in temperature.

Prep the windows
Caulk any gaps in the framing and check that the mechanics are working by opening and closing each window a few…

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Check out the open houses that will be going on around Indian Lake during Boat Show Weekend!

10385 Seminole shore drive, huntsville - $515,000

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2022 FROM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 

Click here for more info on this property!



10009 Township road 253, lakeview- $479,000

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2022 FROM 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Click here for more info on this property!


8127 State route 366, russells point- $499,900

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2022 FROM 12:00pM - 3:00PM

Click here for more info on this property!


9345 Maple lane, belle center - $385,000

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY MARCH 5, 2022 FROM 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Click here for more info on this property!


11375 cooper ave,…

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This weeks Featured Listing 

816 Lost Creek, Bellefontaine OH 43311 

This home features 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and one half bath, and a 5 car attached garage.

Interested? Check out the listing more HERE!


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We're doing a giveaway!

Head over to our Facebook page and comment a photo of your pet(s) - the animal best dressed will win a $25 Vicario's Pizza Gift Certificate for it's owner!

Also be sure to like, share, and tag anyone who you think should also enter their pet(s)!

Winner will be choose Monday, January 17th.

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Happy National Cut Your Energy Costs Day!

Here are a few simple things you can do to save $$$ on your utility bills next month!


The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 40% of a home’s energy is lost due to air infiltration from the outdoors. Air seeps in through ceilings, walls, and also from areas exposed to external elements like windows and doors. You can greatly reduce this by adding insulation, and weather-stripping and caulking around windows and doors. Another simple solution would be to add door draft stoppers in front of each of your doors.


Changing your furnace filter once a month during the winter is the best thing you can do to ensure your furnace operates properly. A dirty filter makes your furnaces work harder,…

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Let me introduce myself – my name is Talia McMurray and I am originally from Kansas, otherwise known as “The Land of Oz”.  My family followed the yellow brick road to Ohio many years ago and Rushsylvania is where I call home. I have been an active member of my community working in mental health and addiction for many years and I am excited to have turned my focus towards real estate. I enjoy spending time with my family, and you will often find me cheering on my husband at a nostalgic drag strip event or outdoors doing something fun.

With a passion for service throughout the great state of Ohio, I am ready to help with your home buying and/or selling needs. As a proud member of Zimmerman Realty, I carry the values of hard work, integrity, and…

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Ready to sell your home?

Preparation and presentation are keys to boosting your home's value and selling it quickly! In today’s age, most Buyers are shopping for homes online which means the pictures of your home really need to attract their attention and stand out amongst the others. Here are four tips that will make a big impact when it comes to having your home ready to list!

 

Deep Clean

From the floors, the ceilings, and everything in between be sure to take the time to clean up every room in your house. A clean home will show your potential buyers that you’ve taken good care of the property.

Also be sure to think about the exterior of your home! The exterior and entryway of your home impacts your buyers first impression of the…

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