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How to Host an Estate Sale
An estate sale can be an efficient and profitable way to empty the contents of a home before selling it. Hosting an estate sale can be an overwhelming task, but with proper planning and execution, it can be a successful…
How Much Are Real Estate Agent Fees?
When you buy or sell a home with the help of a real estate agent you can expect to be charged a fee for these services. These fees can vary greatly depending on the agent, the location, and the type…
Checking Your Home for Radon
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that can enter homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, or floors. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer, so it’s important to test your home for…
Staging Your Home For a Quick Spring Sale
Staging your home is an important part of the selling process and can help you have a quick spring sale. When a home is staged, it appears well-maintained, clean, and inviting, which can increase its value and help it sell…
Finish Your Spring Cleaning in One Weekend
Spring cleaning is an annual tradition that helps homeowners keep their living spaces tidy and organized. But for most people, it’s a tradition that is endured rather than enjoyed. If you’re not looking forward to spring cleaning this year, then…
What To Do If You’re Facing Foreclosure
Foreclosure is a legal process by which a lender can take possession of a property when the homeowner fails to make mortgage payments. If you’re facing foreclosure, then it’s important to act quickly to understand your options and take steps…
7 Ways to Maximize the Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Homeownership is widely considered to be a strong foundation for building wealth over time. By making smart decisions and taking advantage of the benefits of homeownership, you can work toward a financially secure future. Here’s how you can make the…
Yes, You Can Be an Organized Maximalist
Minimalism has been a home design trend for many years. But maximalism has also been gaining steam with homeowners, especially since our days in pandemic lockdown. Filling our homes with all the things we love can be rewarding. The trick…
Easy Winter Weekend Renovations
When the weather outside is frightful – stay in and do a home improvement project! Winter is an excellent time to tackle those renovations and upgrades you’ve been meaning to get to. And the good news is that there are…
Window Treatments 101
Window treatments are an important part of any home. Not only do they help you express your style, but they can also serve a functional purpose. Finding the right window treatments for your home can be a challenge as there…
Finding the Right Real Estate Agent
There are so many things to do when you’re buying or selling a home. But none is more important than choosing a real estate agent. Finding the right agent can make the whole real estate process easier and less stressful.…
Falling in Love with Your New Home
Valentine’s Day is here and love is in the air! If you just committed to a new home, then it’s like those first heady days in a new relationship. You’ve seen some things that have sparked your interest, you decided…
How Social Media Can Help Sell Your Home
Social media is a tool that helps many businesses and brands extend their reach and real estate is no exception. Most home buyers begin their searches online and many turn to social media to aid in that search. It makes…
What Are USDA Loans?
Mortgage rates continue to climb, making it more expensive to buy a home in 2023. For some, it may feel like the dream of homeownership is now out of reach. But don’t throw in the towel just yet. There are…
How To Ace Your Home Sale in 2023
If you’re planning to sell your home this spring or summer, then it’s time to get your head in the game. You’ve no doubt been mentally preparing for this moment for some time. But as winter turns to spring and…
Planning Your Spring Garden
We know it’s still January, but it’s never too early to start planning your spring garden! In fact, thinking about the longer days and warmer temperatures to come are just the thing to beat the winter blues. If you’re ready…
Don’t Renovate These Things Before Selling
Getting your house ready to put on the market means making repairs both large and small. Most buyers want to purchase a home that is move-in ready so it’s important to get yours up to snuff. You’ll have to prioritize…
Creating a Cleaner New Year
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get your house in order? Have you gotten started yet? Most of us desire to live in a clean home but have trouble motivating ourselves to do it. If you keep putting…