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October 29, 2018
10-29-18 The Leaves Are Turning and Cold Weather Will Be Here Shortly! Get your home ready for winter, do-it-yourself or have someone tackle it for you. The point is to get it done before snow and cold weather arrive. Tips: Have Your Furnace Checked Have you turned your furnace on this fall? Did it work? […]
August 22, 2018
8-22-18 Golden Rule is Your Northern Virginia Corporate Housing Partner! The Golden Rule Team will inspect the apartment or property where your guest will reside to ensure sure that the apartment or property is equipped, clean and ready. We will: Closely inspect any apartment or property to make sure it is as marketed. Wait for […]
August 1, 2018
8-1-18 Who Will Check On Your Home For You When You Are Away? Maybe a relative, friend or neighbor that you REALLY trust? If so then have a spare key made, talk to that person about visiting your home regularly (weekly or bi-weekly), checking everything systematically and then sending you a report with photos and […]
July 13, 2018
7/13/18 Top Ten list for Getting Your Car Ready for Summer 1. Make sure to routinely rid of your car of road chemicals that may be on the undercarriage. Use your garden hose to thoroughly spray and rinse the undercarriage of your vehicle. If you live in the northeast especially, you want to remove any […]
June 30, 2018
6/30/2018 Many times as a homeowner you may give a copy of your house key to a neighbor, friend, or relative to access the home when you are away or not available. What if the person you trust is ill or out of town at the same time that you are? Also, do you expect […]
June 18, 2018
6/18/2018 As a homeowner it can be stressful trusting someone with the keys to your home! You may not feel comfortable with a neighbor or relative having complete access to your home and belongings. Also, that neighbor, friend or relative may be away, sick or just unavailable when access to your home is needed and […]
June 7, 2018
6/7/2018 The top homeowners insurance claims are: 1. Exterior wind damage – 25 percent of all losses. 2. Non-weather-related water damage (e.g., plumbing or appliance issues) – 19 percent. 3. Hail – 15 percent. 4. Weather-related water damage (e.g., rain, melting ice, snow) – 11 percent. 5. Theft – 6 percent. Have you ever experienced […]
May 23, 2018
5-23-18 And...do you travel for work or pleasure? Moving abroad for work? Are you a seasonal resident (snowbird)? Planning a vacation in 2018? You need Home Watch! Golden Rule Home Watch & Concierge was created to watch homes for their owners who are away - for a week or for years. A problem with the […]
May 5, 2018
5-1-18 Plan in Advance for Long Term Vacancy!! Preparing your home for long term vacancy may save you from facing costly repair expenses and/or coming home to unwelcome surprises. Turn Off The Water Supply If Possible A burst pipe or water leak can cause tremendous damage to drywall, ceilings, hardwood floors, carpeting, and belongings. When […]
April 25, 2018
4/25/18 An inexpensive and easy life hack - use a permanent marker to write the date you changed batteries and home/car air filters!! Do you remember when you last changed the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, the filters in your furnace or filters in your car (engine air and cabin air)? Some people […]