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After autumn leaves have fallen and your neighbors have started pulling out the holiday decorations, it takes more than a sweater to keep warm, even inside the house. You may be striving to balance your desire for frugality with a need to keep your teeth from chattering. Heating efficiency is one aspect of home comfort that our real estate agents look out for. But there are ways to keep your home warm while keeping the heating bill low. 

1. First Draft Pick
   Turn the heat up as high as you like, but with leaky windows and door frames, you'll be heating the outdoors as well. While older homes are more likely to have inefficient windows and leaks, new homes can spring a leak suddenly too. Use an infrared thermometer to identify cold spots, and take note of where there might be a gap to seal or caulk that might need touching up. If your home has an attic, know that even the best of the North Canton homes for sale must contend with a drafty attic on occasion.

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Winter is typically a slow season for real estate transactions. With the holidays, family gatherings, and cold weather, the housing market usually plunges into hibernation, with sellers and buyers putting their real estate plans on hold until spring. However, this year's winter real estate market is shaping up to be different from what we're used to. The coronavirus pandemic saw the housing market grind to a near halt. But with the economy recovering, the 2020 holiday season could be an excellent time to sell your home. Here are some of the reasons why our real estate agents believe a holiday home sale could be more likely this year.

• There's Pent-Up Buyer Demand
  When states issued lockdowns and stay-at-home orders in the "silent spring" of 2020, the real estate market nearly screeched to a halt. Several months of real estate busy season were delayed. But that was temporary as buyers and sellers started hitting the market again after the lockdowns. Since then, there has been a pent-up demand to buy homes and make up for the lost time. Eager home buyers are sticking in the market much later than they usually do in the fall. If this trend continues, there will be more people looking for a home in the winter, too. This presents a great opportunity for a holiday home sale.

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If you're looking to surprise your friends and family with some truly unique Christmas gifts this year, don't look any further than you're own backyard. Stark County is home to several unique local businesses that offer great gifts for everyone on your list. Best of all, you'll be able to knock out your Christmas shopping while supporting our local economy at the same time. Our real estate agents love exploring area shops, so they pulled together a list of five stores where you can find great holiday gifts this year.

• Laura Of Pembroke - 3119 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44718
  With an abundance of jewelry, clothing, and home furnishings, Laura of Pembroke is a great place to find great holiday gifts for the special women in your life. The store has great gifts that fit budgets of every size. If you don't feel like going out this year, the store offers convenient online shopping as well. Best of all, the shop is just a short drive away from these Canton homes for sale.

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Virtual home tours have become one of the most popular real estate tools this year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, and they won't be going away any time soon. Virtual tours are a convenient way to check-out these North Canton homes for sale from your couch, but they're not without their limitations. It's important to remember that virtual home tours can't completely replace the benefits of an in-person viewing.

Since many people are still unfamiliar with this innovative technology, our real estate agents thought it would be helpful to compile a list of questions you should be sure to ask during your next virtual home tour.

1. Can I see the room from all angles?
   Viewing a room virtually can make it difficult to truly get a sense of the space. Screens can disguise depth, which can make spaces seem larger or smaller than they are in reality. Be sure to ask your real estate agent to walk around each room so you can evaluate the space from all angles.

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Now more than ever, our homes require maximum functionality. Parents and children alike need ample space to work and learn from home. Whether you're considering buying one of our Akron homes for sale or if you're planning on staying put in your house for the long-term, our real estate agents encourage you to try these tips for creating a functional home office space almost anywhere in your home.

• Consider Your Needs First
  Before you begin setting up your office space, you first identify your needs. The first question to ask is, who will utilize this space? An office for you alone will have different requirements than one you share with your spouse, roommate, or children. Each user should create a list of needs and a small wish list. For instance, a desk, chair, light source, and storage space for supplies are typical necessities. You may desire a window and view in your office, while your kids may want to hang a small whiteboard on the wall to use during homework.

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