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Are you dealing with pet problems? Most of the time, pets are the BEST! They are good listeners, never judge, love everyone unconditionally and become part of the family. With pet health insurance, pet bakeries, and their toys & food delivered to our front door, we love them and spoil them rotten.  It’s the way … Continued

Are you moving an elderly parent into your house? The different stages of life are many – young adult, newly marrieds, growing families, middle age…and it’s astonishing how quickly the years fly by. Author Gretchen Rubin said, “The days are long, but the years are short.” So true! Before we know it, we find ourselves … Continued

Want to sell your home but not sure it’s a good time of year?  Well, according to research by HomeLight, the best months to sell are March, April, and May — typically, this is when homes sell quickly for top dollar.  Which is great… unless you need to sell during a different time of year.  … Continued

Is your HOA not doing its job? Often buyers specifically look for houses that are part of a Homeowners’ Association so that their investment is protected, and their property values aren’t negatively impacted by the choices of their neighbors.   But sometimes an HOA isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, or their budget just … Continued

Let’s be honest. This year has had its challenges. And then some. Still, there is always always something to be thankful for. It may not seem so, if we only focus on the big things, but we need to remember all the little things. Especially this year. Things like a simple kindness, an encouraging word, … Continued

Want to add another room to your house?  Well, you’re not the only one! According to HomeAdvisor, homeowners spend about $20,703 – $71,423 in order to build an addition to their home.  But… how much would a room addition cost YOU? At PineCone Properties, we’ve been managing real estate in Clark and Cowlitz County for … Continued

Need to declutter your house?  Maybe you want to clean up so that you can sell the property, rent it out, or… well, maybe you just want to live in a cleaner environment.  Fortunately, decluttering doesn’t need to be a long and arduous process.  Quite a bit of progress can be made in just 10 … Continued

Trying to get rid of pests in your home? Here are some of the most common pests that homeowners deal with… Termites Mice Cockroaches Wasps Mosquitoes Rats Flies Bedbugs Ants Spiders Unfortunately, each of those pests can cause damage to your property over time and even create health risks for anyone living there. But beyond … Continued

Dealing with a damaged slab foundation? Well, a home is only as strong as its foundation. So, it’s important to fix these problems as quickly as possible. Typically, cracks in a slab foundation are the result of freezing water that has expanded in pipes beneath the cement. This can cause leaks and, in worst cases, … Continued

Struggling to sell your home? Well, curb appeal might be the ingredient you’re missing. Curb appeal is just what it sounds like… it’s the perspective that prospective buyers get when driving by your house or viewing it from the curb. And just like first impressions, curb appeal is critical for garnering buyer attention and selling … Continued

Feeling “spooked” by your basement or crawl space? Nobody likes a dark, dimly lit space, especially when it could be hiding issues in your home. Sometimes we just don’t want to know. But let’s face it, most of the major mechanical systems in a home are in these areas, and we just don’t like to … Continued

Is your property at risk of being condemned? Maybe it’s the home you live in, maybe it’s a home you own but haven’t seen in a while, or maybe it’s a property that you recently inherited… Whatever the case, homes get condemned when a government entity determines that the property is no longer fit to … Continued

Did you just inherit a home? Well, paying taxes on an inherited property can be a little bit tricky. For example, do you still get up to a $250,000 tax credit? Can a capital loss be deducted if the home sells for less than market value? It’s probably a little overwhelming. But not to worry, … Continued

Dealing with an abandoned home in your neighborhood? It can be frustrating. Not only do abandoned homes become an eye-sore in the community, but they also can attract squatters or unsavory characters to spend time in the neighborhood. But you’re just a member of the community — you’re not the owner of the home. Can … Continued