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Winter in Ohio can bring low temperatures and blankets of snow to the doorsteps of every Mansfield home. With plenty of cold mornings and frosty nights ahead, our REALTORS® are here to help you stay warm indoors. Here are six easy tips for keeping your Ohio home cozy all winter long.

1. Use Your Windows Wisely
   Depending on the time of the day, your windows can cause your home to either retain or lose heat. Take advantage of the sunlight during the day and allow it to stream through your windows. However, when the sun sets, use thick curtains to prevent heat from escaping through the window panes.

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As the shortest month of the year, it's hard not to spend all 28 days of February caught up in the love and laughter that surrounds Valentine's Day. When Cupid points his arrow towards Mansfield, the town embraces the celebration of Saint Valentine like a warm hug. As you indulge in all of the fun, romantic and special events within a short drive from Mansfield homes for sale, our REALTORS® at Haring Realty suggest that you spend a weekend finding out if you're Love/Sick at the Mansfield Playhouse!

Love/Sick: A Most Unromantic Comedy for the Romantic in Everyone

With love comes moments of heart-stopping happiness and heartbreaking sadness. Award-winning actor and talented playwright John Cariani's popular production Love/Sick will take audiences on a journey that delves into the heartache and bliss that love brings. A typical Friday night in an alternate suburban reality sets the stage for these nine hilariously twisted short plays.

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Know the Ins & Outs of Home Warranties

Mark your calendars, homeowners! February 10^th is National Home Warranty Day!

Haring Realty knows that you want to protect your home inside and out, that's why our REALTORS® want to help you celebrate this annual holiday by providing you with everything you need to know about the vital resource that is a home warranty.  

What is a Home Warranty?

The way you live transforms an ordinary house into the home of your dreams. Every day, your family relies on appliances and systems like the water heater, washing machine and refrigerator to keep life running smoothly. Unfortunately, normal wear and tear on these machines over time can cause components to malfunction or break. Thankfully, home warranty protection plans are available to help you replace or repair these appliances and systems.

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It's easy to see why Mansfield, Ohio is dubbed as the "Fun Center of Ohio."  It houses an indoor wooden carousel, 33 city parks, and a number of outdoor concert venues.  However, if you're looking for things to do with your children this winter, our REALTORS® are here to share details about a local attraction your children are sure to love--Little Buckeye Children's Museum.

Hands-on Fun for the Family at the Little Buckeye Children's Museum

The Little Buckeye Children's Museum features 30 different exhibits that promote hands-on learning for young children two to ten years old. It uses play exploration throughout their exhibits to encourage children to use creative, critical thinking, motor skills, and social interaction skills. These exhibits provide familiar and realistic experiences.

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Do you dream of buying one of our local Mansfield homes for sale, but think there's no viable way to afford it? Think again! 2019 can be your year to purchase a house! Gathering the right information, taking advantage of multiple resources and making friends with your budget are the critical ingredients for taking that life-changing step. With a bit of planning and effort before you begin searching, buying a home may not be easier than you ever imagined.

1. Understand What You Can Afford
   Now is the time to create a home buying budget, and in doing so, you'll know what you can afford in relation to where you want to purchase. In addition to the actual mortgage payment, you'll need to plan for the down payment, closing costs, taxes and insurance, and the likelihood of higher energy and maintenance expenses. That being said, in many cities, monthly rental rates are at or above what you will pay for a mortgage payment. One of the best ways to determine your home buying budget is to talk to a lender and get pre-approved for a mortgage. Knowing what you can afford will allow you to build your budget around what you're expecting to spend on your home.
   
   

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