September feels like the end of and the beginning of many things. It is still summer if you go by the rhythm of the solstice and equinox. Summer is over if you bookend it between Memorial Day and Labor Day, even more so if you are still a student or have children who are now back in session.

A welcome reprieve from the dry conditions, coupled with cooler nighttime temperatures, heralds the arrival of autumn. Soon, asters will burst forth in bloom, the goldenrods have already begun, and ironweed stands tall and majestic while we await the coming of chrysanthemum and toad lily blooms.

This time of year also marks a busy period in the real estate industry, the fall house hunt. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced house hunter, here are a few things to look for in the ga

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