Phil Aitken
Phil Aitken
Owner/Broker

Tips & Tricks

5 Tips for Purchasing Around the Work Commute

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As an aggressive home shopper, your work commute should be on the top of your list of priorities while hunting for your new home.  Do not let the temptation of “the perfect house” entice you into an hour’s drive to work each morning.  Such extravagance could cost you more time on the road rather than […]

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5 Tips for Winter House Hunters

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With the advantage of today’s information superhighway, house hunters are free to shop year-round from the comfort of their cozy couches.  Deals are made all year long regardless of the appearance of winter-weary front yards.   The Aitken Home Team presents five tips for winter house hunters: 1. – View Homes at Their Worst While this […]

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3 Tips for Removing Pet Odor

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Need some tips for removing pet odor? Pets are beloved members of our families, but they can come with some unpleasant odors, whether from the time they spend outdoors or the natural musk from their fur. This odor can seep into your carpet, furniture, bedding, and other fabric items around the home, and can seem […]

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4 Tips for House Hunting Long Distance

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House hunting locally is not without its challenges, however, shopping for your next home in one state while living in another is a different ballgame.  Pairing technology with an experienced, professional realtor is key and makes a seemingly impossible task more than possible.   The Aitken Home Team presents four tips for long-distance house shopping: 1. […]

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6 Tips for a Tantrum-Free Holiday Feast

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Everyone enjoys a classy, adult holiday dinner party….except for the kids.  This year affords a great opportunity for beginning new, exciting dinner table traditions for the children.   The Aitken Home Team suggests six tips for incorporating children into your classy adult feast without suffering unnecessary temper tantrums that would otherwise be born out of boredom.  […]

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