Jacob Holznecht Blog

Making sure your house has the right insulation helps you pay less for heating, keeps the chilly air out, and makes your place much nicer during the cold season. Let's dive into some top-notch tips to help your home stay snug as the temperature drops.

• Check Out What Insulation You Have Now
  Before adding new insulation, it's important to assess the existing insulation in your home. Check your attic, walls, floors, and crawl spaces for gaps or areas where insulation might be thin or damaged. Over time, insulation can degrade, allowing heat to escape and cold air to infiltrate your home. If you're unsure of what to look for,

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While fall typically isn't the busiest time to buy and sell real estate, our real estate agents know that it does have a few traits that make it a desirable time for selling a home. An open house allows a large number of potential buyers to view your home in a short period of time. Sellers can fully utilize the autumn months by following a few simple tips when hosting their fall open house:

• Complete Any Fall Maintenance Projects
  Fall is a terrific time to tackle some of those home projects that you've been meaning to do. The cooler temperatures make it more comfortable to complete basic home maintenanc...

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If autumn has you dreaming of cinnamon rolls and apple cider donuts, you're not alone. Something about the fresh crispness in the fall air makes it the perfect time of year to enjoy a warm beverage, ideally with a sweet treat alongside it. That's why our real estate agents are eager to share some of their favorite bakeries in Dayton, Ohio. 

• Partial to Pie Bakery - 200 Shroyer Rd, Dayton, OH 45419
  If you're a pie fan (and aren't we all?), then you'll definitely want to pay a visit to

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Happy Halloween, everyone! It's almost time to enjoy all the thrills, chills, and sweet treats that this beloved fall holiday is known for, and our real estate agents couldn't be happier.

Unfortunately, the spooky season also comes with some unique dangers for both adults and children. Here are some of the things we recommend doing to protect yourself and your family this Halloween season. 

• Choose Bright, Easily Visible Costumes
  Since most Halloween activities take place at night, wearing a dark-colored costume can make it hard to see. This increases your risk of being involved in a traffi...

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There's nothing quite like a trip to the apple orchard for apple picking and fun fall activities this time of year, and you have a variety of outstanding orchards in the Miami Valley to choose from this fall. Many orchards also offer various family-friendly outdoor adventures alongside country stores where you can pick up favorites like caramel apples, apple pies, and apple cider. Our real estate agents have all of the details on apple orchards for you to visit in the Miami Valley this fall.

• Irons Fruit Farm – 1640 Stubbs-Mill Rd., Lebanon, OH 45036
  Looking for an orchard where family fun is always on the schedule?

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