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Owning a home is huge and one of the most valuable investments many of us will ever make. Like any valuable asset, your home requires care and upkeep to ensure it stays in great condition, retains value, and remains a safe, comfortable haven.

Here’s why making regular home maintenance a priority pays off in the long run:

1. Preserve Property Value
A well-maintained home can significantly enhance curb appeal and preserve, or even increase, property value. Regular upkeep such as painting the exterior, maintaining landscaping, and fixing minor issues as they arise helps prevent wear and tear. If you ever decide to sell, a home in great condition can command a higher market price and attract more interested buyers.

2. Avoid Costly Repairs
Regular home maintenance can prevent small problems from escalating into expensive repairs. For instance, addressing minor leaks early can help you avoid costly water damage, while keeping gutters clean can prevent structural damage to your foundation. Routine inspections of key systems such as your roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical can catch potential issues before they become major headaches, saving you both stress and money in the long run.

3. Ensure Safety and Comfort
A safe and comfortable home is a happy home. Tasks like checking smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, inspecting electrical systems for hazards, and maintaining your heating and cooling systems are critical to your family’s safety. In addition, regular maintenance helps ensure that your home remains a comfortable place to live, whether it’s by keeping temperatures stable, addressing drafts, or making sure key systems are functioning properly.

4. Improve Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency not only helps reduce utility bills but also minimizes your environmental footprint. Simple maintenance tasks like replacing air filters, sealing gaps around windows and doors, and keeping your HVAC system in top shape can lower energy consumption. Regularly servicing your appliances ensures that they operate at peak efficiency, keeping your home comfortable while saving you money month after month.

5. Extend the Lifespan of Home Systems
Everything from your HVAC system and appliances to your roof and plumbing has a finite lifespan. However, with regular maintenance, you can significantly extend the life of these systems. Proper care, like cleaning and servicing, reduces wear and tear and minimizes the chance of unexpected breakdowns. This means fewer replacement costs and more years of use of your home’s systems and appliances.

Regular home maintenance is an investment in your home’s future, safeguarding its value and your comfort. By proactively taking care of small tasks and addressing issues early, you can save money, enhance your quality of life, and protect the longevity of your home systems. Embrace maintenance as a means of preserving and enhancing one of your greatest investments.

Lee Vanvolkenburg

15:43 23 Nov 23

Michael and his team were wonderful to deal with. They were excellent with communication and always available to answer questions. Thank you all!

williams lovos

22:54 16 Nov 23

We close on the house tomorrow! Thank you David and Michael for making my first home buying a smooth process. I had several out of the ordinary situations that would had easily not been possible to get the loan in the time that they were able to approve it. My wife and I are forever grateful for the work the team did. Thank you again!

Mario Silvestri III

16:45 16 Nov 23

Rex Perkins

16:56 15 Nov 23

Everything had been going well over the past two years since refinancing an existing mortgage. The application process, approval, servicing website, everything had been very smooth, nothing but the best service. I then had a minor issue arise. We had a wind loss claim on our home and, unfortunately, I had put off getting the check cosigned until the last minute. An issue arose as part of a minor miscommunication in terms of where the check was to be forwarded for endorsement.To make a long story short, I feared that this miscommunication and misdirected check coupled with my procrastination were going to result in the check expiring and a huge hassle on my part to go through the process again. Mr. Inkman nor his branch were in any way involved with my account or account management, yet, the check inadvertently ended up in their draft loss department and I feared this would further delay things. I was a bit frantic.One of those that I emailed was Mr. Inkman. In an era when customer service is not as valued as in the past, I was very skeptical I would meet the deadline. But, to my surprise, Mr. Inkman took it on his own to personally get things done and get the issue resolved. It appears that he tracked down the overnighted check personally, directed it for signature, packaged and overnighted the check back to me. All the while remaining professional and pleasant and providing consistent email updates on the status. It doesn't even look like he delegated, rather taking the initiative and seeing it through on his own.To me, that's not just doing a job, that's going above and beyond in terms of leadership, professionalism, and customer service. We could not be more happy. And, as a further sign of good will, the Fairway CEO actually emailed me personally to follow-up and assure resolution. Been very happy with Fairway since my refinance, Mr. Inkman's efforts only further reinforce that opinion.

Samer Fallouh

15:01 15 Nov 23

Debbie Salas

21:47 03 Oct 23

This transaction probably would not have happened without Michael. Whenever we hit a stumbling block, he found a way around it! He kept us informed and was a positive light all the way through to the end and beyond.Thanks

Eric Kieffer

22:46 16 Aug 23

Did business with Michael about 20 years ago and he was happy to help us again. He and his team did a great job. See you in another 20.

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