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3 Ways to Design the Perfect Kitchen Island
Large islands have become the prominent feature in kitchens. Home remodelers are realizing its importance and have made it the focus area of their projects. In a survey of nearly 2,600 homeowners(link is external), a third said they added an island … Continue reading
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Housing Market Is Feeling Effects of Coronavirus Outbreak
February 6, 2020 The U.S. housing market is feeling the impact of the new coronavirus outbreak from China. Mortgage interest rates have dropped because of it, and the luxury sector has seen Chinese buyers, who had been propelling that market, … Continue reading
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Organize Your Home In a Month In Less Than an Hour a Day
Did you ever notice that your self-improvement pacts with yourself are action oriented? Walk 10,000 steps a day. Fix that leaky faucet. Register for VolunteerMatch. But “get organized”? It’s a goal so broad that just trying to figure out what … Continue reading
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What’s Trending Next? A Dozen Home and Design Ideas for 2020
From building and decorating materials to room sizes, colors, and lighting, gift your clients with the knowledge gleaned from crystal ball gazers as we look ahead to 2020’s trends. December 20, 2019 by Barbara Ballinger Almost everyone enjoys making predictions for a … Continue reading
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Too Much Clutter?
Got a spare hour of so? Make some time to start tossing. Get a trash bag, your recycling bin and a few boxes for donations and get down to business. Working room by room, here are the things you can … Continue reading
New-Home Sales Surge to 12-Year High
More home shoppers purchased newly constructed homes in November, bringing new-home sales to their best three-month performance since 2007, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Monday. Economists credit low mortgage rates, low unemployment, and strong income growth for the sales uptick. … Continue reading
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What Does ‘Active With Backup Offers’ Mean?
By Terri Williams | Dec 17, 2019 Like any other type of business, the real estate world is filled with lingo that might not be discernible at first blush. Terms such as “pending” or “contingent,” commonly seen in online listings, … Continue reading
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