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Spring Cleaning Tips

As we move into spring and summer, it's time to prepare your home for the warmer months. Here are a few general upkeep reminders and spring cleaning tips to make sure everything in and around your home is in good shape. Inspect roofing: look for missing, loose, or damaged shingles and signs of any leaks. Remove leaves and debris from gutters and downspouts. Inspect the chimney for...

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Spring Market is in Full Bloom

If you're unsure about the market right now, you're not alone. It's hard to know what's happening while the housing market emits so many mixed signals. As supply begins to mirror pre-pandemic levels, we need to recognize that it's the result of rising interest rates. Is our market at a stalemate? Are sellers choosing to sit tight with their locked-in low interest while buyers stand by to 'wait and...

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Hottest Kitchen Trends for 2023

Kitchens are typically the heart of a home and often the first room homeowners choose to upgrade or renovate.  Whether it’s a smaller-scale project, like painting the cabinets, or something bigger, like opening up the floor plan, there are several options that can make a kitchen look more modern and up-to-date.  The popular design inspiration site, Houzz.com recently surveyed over 2,000...

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Happy Valentine’s Day

“Happy Valentine’s Day!” Today is February 14th, and that simple phrase will echo through households, workplaces, and schools across the US. Folks will exchange candy, flowers, and gifts, and the chances of eating out without a reservation this evening are slim to none!   But why?    St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains remnants of both Christian and ancient Roman...

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The Dirt on Common Cleaning Myths 

Whether you're feverishly cleaning to prepare for family and friends this holiday season or giving your home its annual deep clean, it's time to take a break and separate fact from fiction to age-old cleaning myths. Some of these myths may have been true when cleaning supplies were less advanced than today, but they may be doing more harm than good.  Here's the dirt on common cleaning...

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Common Home Staging Tricks that Buyers Should Know

While home staging is primarily designed to highlight a home's best features, it can also hide potential problems. A quality REALTOR® will not allow clients to hide significant issues that a home inspector will ultimately find. Here are some common home staging tricks that buyers should know. Curtains Stagers can use curtains or curtain rods to hide small, cracked, or damaged windows.  They...

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Home Improvements That Pay Off

If you've been dreaming of remodeling your kitchen or making over your backyard for years, it may be time to finally do it!   Just be sure that the changes you make will increase the value of your home once you go to sell.  Here is a list of home improvements that pay off. Fresh Paint The expense of painting interior walls is less than any other home upgrade. If you hire a professional to...

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Market Predictions From the Pros

According to leading analysts in the industry, the housing market is showing signs of cooling.  While housing prices are still higher than two years ago, demand is beginning to wane, and sellers are beginning to reduce their prices, which could be signs of relief for weary buyers.  Here are the latest market predictions from the pros: Price Appreciation and Mortgage Rates “Homes are still...

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