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Home Appraisals Step by Step

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Most people have deeply personal reasons for wanting to buy a home. Maybe it’s the bathroom that feels like a dreamy, modern spa. Or that two-tiered deck just made for parties. Your lender doesn’t care about the freestanding tub. Or … Continue reading →

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Wind Resistant Trees

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Don’t spend your time during a storm side-eyeing the towering elm beside your driveway, worried it might fall. These five arborist-approved trees stand sturdy through the strongest winds and drenching rains — and give your curb appeal extra oomph. Tulip … Continue reading →

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Curb Appeal Choices w/ Staying Power

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Improving your home’s curb appeal brings immediate satisfaction. Plus, the financial benefits can be fabulous, too. Good curb appeal increases your home’s value, making your property easier to sell — and easier to love. The challenge? Spending too much limits your ROI (return on … Continue reading →

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What is the Fair Housing Act?

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

We’ve all heard about the Fair Housing Act or the Fair Housing Administration, but not everyone knows what exactly they are for or when they came about. In 1948, the Supreme Court heard the case Shelley v. Kramer and ruled … Continue reading →

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8 Simple Rules for Negotiating Your Offer

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Here’s the dream: Your offer is perfect, you don’t need to negotiate, and you can spend the next few weeks addressing more pressing home-ownership questions, like “Why is it called wainscoting?” and “Do I want a new couch in blush … Continue reading →

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8 Camera Tips to Capture a Room’s Size

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

Make sure every square foot counts when photographing interiors. Try these tips to expand the space. Buyers love spacious homes. They also love to look at online property photos. But it’s not always easy to squeeze square footage into a … Continue reading →

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Buying or Selling a Property That Had “Green” Features

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (April 20, 2021) – Thirty-two percent of Realtors® said they had been directly involved with buying or selling a property that had green or eco-friendly features in the past 12 months, according to a new report from the National … Continue reading →

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What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front … Continue reading →

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Housing Market Is Feeling Effects of Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Debbie Prosser

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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Home Appraisals Step by Step

Wind Resistant Trees

Curb Appeal Choices w/ Staying Power

What is the Fair Housing Act?

8 Simple Rules for Negotiating Your Offer

8 Camera Tips to Capture a Room’s Size

Buying or Selling a Property That Had “Green” Features

What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online

Housing Market Is Feeling Effects of Coronavirus Outbreak

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