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Category Archives: Home Owner Tips
5 Reasons You’ll Regret Painting Your Brick House
The best paint for brick? No paint at all (in most cases). Here’s why. Brick, brick, brick. All the homes in your neighborhood are brick. You’re itching to paint over that red-orange-brown color palette so your home’s personality can shine … Continue reading
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5 Ways to Make Listing Photos Pop
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, April 14, 2017 Photos of your listing are crucial when selling a home and presenting it online to potential suitors. The New York Times recently featured several suggestions from professional stagers and interior photographers … Continue reading
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4 Genius Yard Upgrades Even a Klutz Can Crush
No DIY skills necessary for these outdoor projects. Did we mention they’re really, really easy? You don’t need to be the host of an extreme home makeover show to build an amazing backyard. In fact, the transformative projects below are … Continue reading
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How a Smart Home Is at Risk
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, March 23, 2017 Smart homes can be susceptible to viruses, if homeowners aren’t careful. Many smart home devices are vulnerable, security experts say. A flood of inexpensive security cameras, thermostats, and other internet-connected devices … Continue reading
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8 Popular Tips That Cost Homeowners More in the Long Run
Hacks and advice that are more hurtful than helpful. You’re always on the lookout for smart ideas and hacks to manage your home (and save money!) — whether that means listening to the wisdom of your parents who’ve owned a … Continue reading
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These Doors Can Modernize Your Listing’s Look
January 2017 | By Melissa Dittmann Tracey Consider these simple yet elegant options for dividing a space that increase its functionality while scoring design points. A front door with pizzazz has always had a starring role in a home’s curb … Continue reading
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