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5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes like divorce, kids leaving for college, or…
Remodeling? The Best (and Worst) Bang for Your Buck
Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose the path of…
Selling Your Home? Here are 5 Time-Tested Tips
We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it’s not just about “keeping up with the Joneses.” It’s about outshining them at every…
First-Time Home Buyer Myths
If you’re just starting the process of becoming a first-time home buyer, you’ve probably received your share of advice from family and friends. Add to that the constant stream of…
Spring Cleaning Ideas to Bump Up Your Home’s Value
A couple weeks ago, we featured a story on the ancient art of Feng Shui. We briefly discussed Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up” in which Marie…
Brighten Your Day — The Feng Shui Way
Feng shui is the Chinese tradition of balancing your surroundings to increase well-being and benefits associated with your health, finances, business, personal relationships, and more. The term feng shui literally…
Four Tips for Making a Winning Offer
You’ve whittled down your wish list, toured several homes and finally found the perfect fit. Now it’s time to take the leap and make an offer! This can be both…
A Seasonal Guide to Maintaining Your Home
By dedicating a few hours each season to properly maintaining your home, you can ensure a safe living environment for you and your family — and actually increase the value of your home by one percent annually! You just need to know where and how to spend your time.
What’s Your Home Actually Worth?
It’s easy to look up how much money you have in your savings account or the real-time value of your stock investments. But determining the dollar value of a home…
Top 8 Home Design and Remodeling Trends for 2019
If you’re a current homeowner, or in the market to buy, you’re probably curious about the latest trends in home design. Sellers who make strategic updates before listing a property…