<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Michael Slusser of Core Agency RE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Slusser]]></description><link>https://www.rootedincny.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rootedincny.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[University of Rochester Expands Home Ownership Incentive Program to Benefit More Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen years ago, the University of Rochester, in partnership with the City of Rochester, local lending institutions, and neighborhood...]]></description><link>https://www.rootedincny.com/post/university-of-rochester-expands-home-ownership-incentive-program-to-benefit-more-employees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a7b2abcbed99d4dc7e5bb3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:22:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1f49dc_e25b8e97ec994196abb78132b706c8fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_797,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Slusser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Upgrade Your Bathroom — No Renovations Required]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, you want to upgrade a space, but you don’t want to go through the process and expense of doing a full renovation.]]></description><link>https://www.rootedincny.com/post/how-to-upgrade-your-bathroom-no-renovations-required</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668d693375aa5752b7d7d1ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeowners]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:46:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8466d7be71345c9a24a5dda33b0b6e7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Slusser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Home Renovations that Add Value in a Competitive Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's competitive real estate market, making strategic home renovations can significantly boost your property's value.]]></description><link>https://www.rootedincny.com/post/4-home-renovations-that-add-value-in-a-competitive-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664f4800787fe677aefd8847</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 13:44:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/edcb2e19a98747b6a0cf1cadbbae0a3e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Slusser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wondering if downsizing is the best option for you? Take these things into consideration.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empty Nest If your children have moved out, leaving empty bedrooms and unused spaces, it might be a sign that your current home is too...]]></description><link>https://www.rootedincny.com/post/wondering-if-downsizing-is-the-best-option-for-you-take-these-things-into-consideration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663e633aa3b7d7e431487362</guid><category><![CDATA[Homeowners]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Selling]]></category><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 18:13:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_08a3f540df0048208cac215ec57165a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Slusser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The time it takes to close on a home can vary depending on several factors, including the specific circumstances of the home purchase and...]]></description><link>https://www.rootedincny.com/post/how-long-does-it-take-to-close-on-a-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663512108ac5983776bed446</guid><category><![CDATA[Home Buying]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 16:35:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6b805dc6555d4f319f2f28957857d628~mv2_d_4368_2912_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Slusser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost Your Home's Value with Spring Cleaning: Essential Tips for Sellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the flowers bloom and the sun shines brighter, there's no denying that spring is the perfect time for renewal. 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