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You Could Be Wrecking Your Home & Not Know It

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

First-time homeowners often make these 9 common — and avoidable — mistakes. Don’t be one of them. You haven’t felt like this since you were a teenager. You have a crush on your new house. (You’re officially a home buyer … Continue reading →

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Watch for These Open House Red Flags

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 12, 2017 How fast can you pick out signs of deferred maintenance in a listing? Realtor.com® recently spotlighted several red flags to watch for at an open house. Intense scents. The stronger the … Continue reading →

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Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here’s when that happens. You’ve got all the loyalty apps (free burrito after you buy 10!), you shopped around for the lowest rate on your mortgage, and you never go to … Continue reading →

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8 Popular Tips That Cost Homeowners More in the Long Run

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

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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What Do Real Estate Pros Look for When It’s Their Turn to Buy?

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

What you really need to know about buying — from the people who house hunt for a living. Take the long view when you’re buying, says Chicago agent Pekarsky. He plans to start a family in a few years, so … Continue reading →

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What’s the House Size? No One Is Really Sure

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Just how large a house really is may depend on whom you ask, The Wall Street Journal reports. That’s because appraisers, developers, builders, real estate professionals, tax assessors, and architects all … Continue reading →

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Must vs. Lust: What Do You Really Need in Your New Home?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

The super-simple (and fun) way to separate needs from nice-to-haves. This article was contributed by Mandi Gubler, a DIYer and home decor blogger, who writes “Vintage Revivals” and believes “your house should look like you and no one else.” When … Continue reading →

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These Doors Can Modernize Your Listing’s Look

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

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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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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Tag Archives: floor

You Could Be Wrecking Your Home & Not Know It

Watch for These Open House Red Flags

Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

8 Popular Tips That Cost Homeowners More in the Long Run

What Do Real Estate Pros Look for When It’s Their Turn to Buy?

What’s the House Size? No One Is Really Sure

Must vs. Lust: What Do You Really Need in Your New Home?

These Doors Can Modernize Your Listing’s Look

10 Budget-Friendly Home Improvements for This Winter

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