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Get Your Porch Ready For The Summer

One of the best perks of owning your own home is having the space and privacy of your own porch. It’s the ideal place to relax and spend time with…
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Top tips for house hunting online

Hunting for a new home online is a great place to start your search, but it should not be your end all be all. Good listing agents are excellent at…
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Creating an evacuation plan for your pets

An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create…
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Easy landscaping DIY projects

Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Whether it’s as simple as installing some…
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What to repair before you list

When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Taking time to highlight its strengths and…
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Top tips for staging your home

A recent survey from the National Association of Realtors® revealed that 77 percent of buyers’ agents said staging a home makes it easier for potential buyers to visual it as…
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What to negotiate when buying a house

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stressful. However, it is necessary to ensure you…
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5 ways to increase the value of your basement

The basement is usually an afterthought in homes, especially if it’s not already finished when you move in. The lack of natural light compared to the ground floor and above…
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The truth about viewing homes online

It’s easy to get sucked into looking at home listing after home listing online, drawn to the stunningly filtered photos of manicured lawns, sharp-looking kitchens, and giant bedrooms. Although this…
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5 harmful homeowner habits to break

Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics…