Jen Ward REALTOR® Blog

Take a Book, Leave a Book, Share the Love

In 2009, Todd Bol built a small wooden box shaped like a schoolhouse, mounted it on a post in his front yard in Hudson, Wisconsin, and filled it with books. It was a tribute to his mother, a teacher who loved reading. He put up a sign that said "Free Books" and waited to see what would happen.   Peo

Do This Before You Go on Vacation | Sail250 | Avoid Invasive Plant Species | 4th of July Events | Borrow a Book

Happy June! I hope a well-deserved vacation is in your future. Before you head out, review the checklist below to keep your home secure while you are away.  There are a lot of good reasons to get outside this month. The United States of America is celebrating 250 years, and the city is marking it wi

Your Library Card Is Worth More Than You Think

If you've been paying for ebooks or audiobooks, you may have been leaving money on the table. The Libby app, built by OverDrive, connects directly to your local public library and lets you borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines for free, with no late fees, on any device. All you need is a l

Before You Leave: A Homeowner’s Checklist for Going on Vacation

If you’re like many of my clients, you’ve been counting down to a well-earned vacation. Before you lock the door and hit the road, there’s one thing I always remind homeowners: a little preparation goes a long way toward protecting the investment you’ve worked so hard for. As your real estate agent,