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January
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Winter Home Improvement Projects
When homeowners think of home improvement projects, they usually think of heavy outdoor work done in the spring and summer. Yet a home can benefit from projects in winter, as well. In fact, smaller indoor projects have many benefits, including helping homeowners avoid the "winter blahs." The team at Dickerson Nieman loves home-based projects, and today, we'll suggest a few that will keep your home updated, warm, and cozy.
Spruce Up the Kitchen
The kitchen is often a home's hub, especially during winter when everyone migrates inside for hot drinks and warm meals. Give your kitchen a winter makeover with some simple touches. Replace old cabinet handles and drawer pulls, or decorate the ones you have with removable paint or easy glazes. Update your surfaces; if your faux granite counter seems too dark, try faux green or blue marble instead. Consider tra...
January
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Moving On Up: Tips to Make Your Move a Positive Experience
At Dickerson Nieman, we love to hear new people are moving to Rockford, Illinois or its surrounding communities. However, we also know moving can be overwhelming and stressful, particularly for families with children or elderly relatives. A move can be a positive experience, but only with the right tools. Today, Dickerson Nieman wants to share a few of those tools and tips with you.
Prepare Everyone
A move is not something you want to announce a week before the big event. This often leads to shock, anger, and confusion. Instead, get all the information you can and share it as soon as possible. If you know in January that you might have to relocate in June, say a move is a possibility and promise to keep everyone informed. If by March your move is definite and you have a location, announce where your relocation is and how long you have to get ready. Fo...
January
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RVC Athletics Hall of Fame to Induct 12 Former Athletes - Including Dickerson & Nieman's Own Duey Hoff
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="108"] Duey Hoff, Broker Dickerson & Nieman Realtors[/caption] Duey Hoff has made an impact on RVC Athletics in every way possible for over 45 years. He played both basketball and baseball at RVC (1968-1970) and would later return to coach the men's basketball team, first as an assistant coach (1973) and later as head coach (1983-1985). For the past 28 years, Hoff has served as president of the RVC Athletics Booster Club. On the basketball court, Hoff's specialty was rebounding. He led the 1969-70 team in rebounds with a 13.1 average and for his career at RVC averaged over 10 rebounds per game in helping his teams to back-to-back 23 win seasons. His impact on the RVC Athletics program as Booster Club President can hardly be measured. His leadership has been invaluable and vital to the success of RVC Athletics for nearly 30 years. It was Hoff who launched the Booster Club's successful annual Taste the Hops fundraiser...
January
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New Year, New Home: How to Prepare for a Home Purchase
Here at Dickerson Nieman, we've just finished ringing in 2015. We're looking forward to spending a new year with our past clients as well as some new ones. The new year is often seen as a good time to buy a home, but many homebuyers get overwhelmed with all the planning and preparation involved. Purchasing a home should be a joyous occasion, so we at Dickerson Nieman want to offer a few tips to help you prepare, financially and otherwise.
Know What You Can Afford
The sheer number of homes for sale can be daunting, especially if you live in one of Illinois' larger neighborhoods. Sit down with your spouse or any other adults who will be living in the house with you, and a financial coach or other expert, to determine your starting budget. Account for how many incomes you have, how many dependents, if any, are in the home, and the type of upkeep yo...
January
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January Anniversaries
Congratulations to our dedicated team members celebrating a January anniversary with Dickerson Nieman Realtors:
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Lisa Anger – 5 years
Debby Beswick – 11 years
Steve Clark – 3 years
Kevin Dowe – 1 year
Vicki Flanders – 13 years
Kay Galloway – 13 years
Anne Gray – 2 years
Rebecca Hedlund – 11 years
Robin Henry – 16 years
John Howard – 14 years
Gaby Johnson – 12 years
Jennifer Kiesling – 3 years
Maydell Lessen – 16 years
Ron Lessen – 16 years
Dawn Levins – 2 years
George Licari – 3 years
Shelley Martin – 15 years
John Peterson – 12 years
Sheryl Peterson – 12 years
Jayne Ragan – 5 years
Sandy Thew-Sonneson – 16 years
Julie Wilson – 2 years
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