Category Archives: Home Owner Tips

10 Budget-Friendly Home Improvements for This Winter

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Posted in Remodeling Adviser, by Blog Contributor on January 30, 2017 While a lot of people use the New Year as a way to make improvements to their health or personal life, this is also a great time of year … Continue reading →

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5 Staging Props You Need to Stop Using … Now!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

By Justin M. Riordan, Spade and Archer Design Agency There is good staging. There is bad staging. I mean, like really bad staging. In an industry with no regulations, no standardized accreditation system, and tons of “hobbyist professionals”, one gets … Continue reading →

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5 Horrors at Home Showings

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | From the artwork to the odor, your listing may be inadvertently giving buyers the creeps. Realtor.com® recently interviewed real estate professionals about the items that have scared off their buyers the most during showings. Here … Continue reading →

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5 Home Design Fads That Are Out in 2017

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, December 30, 2016 Shiplap and white-on-white kitchens may finally be falling out of favor. The two trends have dominated home design in recent years, but realtor.com® says they’ll be fading fast in 2017. Here … Continue reading →

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Garage Makeovers: The Final Frontier?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, December 27, 2016 The garage is usually an afterthought, overstuffed with tools, seasonal supplies, and miscellaneous household goods. But more home owners are sprucing up the space, even seeking to transform it into a showpiece, … Continue reading →

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Will That Home Work as You Age?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Many older adults say they want to stay put in their homes as they age. But how many older adults will actually be able to do so is another question. Indeed, … Continue reading →

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Renovation Tips to Attract Millennial Buyers

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Erin Johnston

  Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 09, 2016 Generation Y makes up the largest pool of potential buyers, and builders and current home owners alike are keeping their needs in mind when building and renovating homes. The millennial … Continue reading →

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One vs. Two-Story Homes: Which Dominates?

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Most people prefer a single-story home, one study reports. But home shoppers may have a more difficult time finding a one-story home in some regions of the country. The greatest shares … Continue reading →

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Renovation Ideas Owners May Want to Rethink

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, August 04, 2016 Home renovation television shows give home owners big ideas about how they can spruce up their property. But some of these projects can open up problems for owners whose big remodeling … Continue reading →

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