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How to Cool a Room Without AC
Want summer comfort but hate the AC? Follow these tips on how to keep your house cool without frosty air conditioning. These tips will help you cool a house without AC, which will save energy (and avoid AC wars with your family). How to Cool … Continue reading
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17 Things to Never, Ever, EVER Do to Your House
Keep the vintage wallpaper, but upgrade that time- and money-draining retro thermostat to programmable. What may seem like a good idea, often isn’t. Here are 17 common mistakes new homeowners often make. #1 Get Rid of Your Only Tub If … Continue reading
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Understanding Real Estate Representation
Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction. You have choices when selecting representation in a real estate transaction. Here are five tips for understanding which type of legal relationship with … Continue reading
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How to Be Showing Savvy
Getting smart — about what to do, ask, and avoid — can move you ahead of the crowd. Editor’s Note: As restrictions related to COVID-19 continue to fluctuate, the National Association of REALTORS® is encouraging virtual home showings, regardless of whether in-person … Continue reading
7 Smart Strategies for Kitchen Remodeling
Follow these seven strategies to get the most financial gain on your kitchen remodel. Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project, and with good reason. Kitchens are the hub of home life and … Continue reading
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4 Things Smart Homeowners Always Know to Do in May
Like buying a fridge or mattress when the savings are the biggest. The lazy days of summer officially kick off Memorial Day weekend. Giving your home a little extra love this month can save you time and money. #1 Chill … Continue reading
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5 Things Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Spaces Do (and Yours Can, Too)
These 5 timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional. Outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t always equal when it comes to home value (think about that house with the falling-down above-ground pool with no curb appeal at all). Homes that get them … Continue reading
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Is a Calmer Market Coming?
The housing market is showing some early signs of normalizing. Contract signings dropped in March, the fifth consecutive month that pending home sales have fallen, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Wednesday. The Northeast was the only major region of … Continue reading
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