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Category Archives: Real Estate News
7 Home Improvement Ideas That Stretch Your Dollars the Most
Enjoy your home more today — and sell it for the best price tomorrow. When it comes to home improvement ideas, some are more financially savvy than others. And if you’re on a limited budget, it becomes even more important … Continue reading
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Tagged affordable, budgets, improvement
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5 Ways to Keep Severe Weather from Doing a Number on Your Yard
A new way to look at landscaping can protect your yard from severe weather patterns. Contrary to what many may believe, severe weather doesn’t just beat up on the other guy. Mother Nature can wallop anyone’s home and yard. That … Continue reading
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Tagged landscape, weather, winterize
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4 Ways to Avoid DIY Mistakes — From a DIYer Who’s Made Them All
DIY gone wrong is your worst nightmare. Sleep better with these tips to master DIY know-how. New backsplash? You’ve done it. Upgrading a faucet? No problem. You’re a DIY master. But what about that electrical issue? Or fixing a leaky … Continue reading
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9 Essential Things You Need For A New House
These must-haves will make things a lot easier in the first few weeks. When Lauren Hunter and her husband moved into their first home in Hilliard, Ohio, the previous homeowner had left behind a ladder. “It turned out to be awesome,” Hunter … Continue reading
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6 Tasks That Every Smart Homeowner Does in October
Why now’s the perfect time to replace appliances. The temps are starting to drop, and the smell of wood smoke is in the air. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these six things if they want to avoid … Continue reading
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Tagged homeowners, maintenance, winter
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Is Hurricane Insurance Worth It?
We’re in the peak of the busiest hurricane season in years. Is your home properly insured? Hurricanes are a force to be reckoned with, especially since the season sticks around so long and does damage beyond coastal areas. For example, … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, home, house, hurricane, insurance, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor
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Get the Best Return on Your Investment in Home Improvements
The ROI on home improvements isn’t always about the money. Often the best return on your home investment is the joy you get from waking up in a home you love more and more with each project you complete. And … Continue reading
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What Not to Do as a New Homeowner
Avoid these easy-to-prevent mistakes that could cost you big time. You’ve finally settled into your new home. You’re hanging pictures and pinning ideas for your favorite bath. But in all your excitement, are you missing something? Now that you’re a bonafide homeowner … Continue reading