3-Step Downsizing Plan
1. Make a plan Take a trip to your new place and measure the size of your rooms and storage areas. This will…
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Bathrooms of Wonder: How to Transform Your Powder Room
Once, it was the room that no one would show in movies or even mention in polite company—but these days, a fabulous bathroom is…
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WHAT TO DO WITH AN UNFINISHED BASEMENT
Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a lot of potentials. With just a little love…
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How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates
How Global Uncertainty Is Impacting Mortgage Rates If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ll want to keep…
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Found a Buyer on Your Own? Here’s Why You Still Need an Agent
Let’s say you’re selling your house. And before you even get a chance to snap listing photos and put it on the market, a…
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Your Pipes Are Gross, but That’s OK
Plumbers do the dirtiest of work, but somehow the profession has garnered a reputation for rip-offs. But where would you be without them? Where…
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What Is a Wet Bar vs. Dry Bar—and Does Either Belong in Your Home?
What is a wet bar and what is a dry bar? Both are designed to make entertaining at home easy by providing an area…
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15 Essential Items to Include in an Emergency Survival Kit
You can’t predict the future—or control the toll that a fire, hurricane, or flood takes on your home. But you can take steps to…
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Home Energy Cost: The Real Deal on Big Bills That Come With a House
Home energy cost is not something people always think of when it comes to buying a house. But don’t get consumed by the details…
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How to Protect Your Home From Severe Cold Weather
Homeowners in cold-weather climates face icy conditions, blizzards, and other cold-weather storms. Beyond barring you from being able to leave your home, severe cold…
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Need to Replace Pet-Damaged Carpet?
As a pet owner, you know that accidents happen. There are a variety of reasons why our four-legged friends do their business or act…
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GETTING READY FOR RETIREMENT
For most people, retirement feels like a long way off. But, if you don’t start preparing as early as possible, you may find yourself in…
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7 Questions to Ask at an Open House That Uncover the Truth
Open houses are undeniably a fun way to fantasize over property that could be yours. Still, once you’re done staring up at those high…
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Supply and Demand: What does that tell us about today’s market?
The law of supply and demand explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item…
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8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness
As winter moves along, you may want to just hibernate until spring — and that may be more true than ever this year. But…
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Tips for Single Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality
If you’re living on your own and looking to buy a home, know that you can make your dream…
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Dream Home Checklist
Pre-approved? Know what you can afford? That means it is time to start house hunting! The hunt for your dream home can stall quickly…
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Buying a Townhome? Ask These Questions!
If you want to buy a house but worry about keeping up with a big yard, you may have thought about buying a townhome.
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How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low
In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result,…
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There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low,…
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Do I Need Neutral Painted Walls To Sell My Home?
“If you want to sell your home, paint your rooms beige.” That could be the rallying cry of real estate agents across the country, and for…
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What Might Your Homeowners Insurance NOT Cover?
There are things that can happen to their homes that their homeowners insurance policies don’t cover. Fire is the basic coverage provided by an insurance policy,…
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As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth
Tree growing on coins, money growing, business success concept. Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who…
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25 Cheap Ways To Upgrade Your Home
1. Add some character and add texture to your walls with peel-and-stick wall panels. 2. Create a charming accent wall with peel-and-stick paper. 3. Upgrade your countertops…
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Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall
If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate …
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Don’t Forget to Budget for Closing Costs
When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment…
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Why Should You Stage Your Home To Sell?
As the real estate market turns sluggish, you may have to take steps to set your home apart from others. It won’t be enough to…
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Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes
Beige siding house exterior with covered porch and trimmed bushes in front. View of soft blue staircase with narrow walkway. In April, the National Association of…
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How Homeowners Are Ditching The Tub
Homeowners are looking for large, high-tech bathrooms with sleek color palettes and finishes, according to the Houzz 2017 Bathroom Trends Report. On average, homeowners…
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Perks Of Selling Your Home This Summer
The housing market forecast for the second part of this year remains positive, but there may not be a better time to sell than…
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REPAIRS TO MAKE BEFORE SELLING YOUR HOME
So you’re ready to put your home on the market and to you, everything looks great. Unfortunately, much of the wear and tear on…
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Tricks For Hard-To-Paint Areas
While some DIY projects seem like they should be left for the pros, painting doesn’t have to be one of them. Basic painting…
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Deciding To Buy A Fixer-Upper
If you are a fan of HGTV, you have probably seen your fair share of fixer-uppers. TV shows tend to make everything look…
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MAKE YOUR HOME STAND OUT THIS SUMMER
As May comes to a close, school ends and the summer officially begins, that means one important thing – home selling season is upon…
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Build a DIY Sporting Goods Center In Your Garage
What You’ll Need: Bookcase Locking Wheels Drill Bungee Cords Peg Boards Hooks & Holders…
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Your House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a…
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Are Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?
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4 Big Incentives for Homeowners to Sell Now
The housing market keeps sailing along. The only headwind that could take it off course is the lack of inventory for sale. The National Association…
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Potential Neighborhood With An HOA? Here’s What You Should Know
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a…
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Still Saving Your Tax Refund Or Stimulus Checks? Here’s How To Use Them!
If you’ve started researching the home buying process, or you’ve already purchased a home in the past, you probably know one of the first…
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DIY Gallery Wall
Thinking about adding a gallery wall? Here’s a step by step process to make it easy! Start With Art If you’re goin…
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What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market
If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to…
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HOW TO BLEACH YOUR HARDWOOD
If you want to lighten the color of wood in your home, bleaching may be the cheapest route. You may want to lighten your…
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Millennials: Is It Time to Buy a Bigger Home?
In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40…
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How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Today’s homebuyers are faced with a strong sellers’ market, which means there are a…
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How Smart Is It to Buy a Home Today?
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling your current house, if your needs are changing and you think you need to move, the…
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Preventing Household Germs
Where germs live and how to stop them in their tracks Let’s face it, germs are everywhere. While many microorganisms are harmless or even helpful,…
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Where Have All the Houses Gone?
In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago,…
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The Luxury Market Is Attracting Buyers in 2021
As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features.
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Thinking about Building a New Home? Your Agent Is Critical.
Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help…
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Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year.
Want to Build Wealth? Buy a Home This Year. Every year, households across the country make the decision to rent for another year or…
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How the Sharing Economy Has Impacted Real Estate
Over the last decade, the sharing economy has transformed the way we eat and travel. Sharing services such as Lyft, Uber and DoorDash have become…
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Is 2021 the Year to Size-Up Your Home?
2020 was a year for change. Many lifestyle adjustments and plenty of time at home. During that time, you may have started to think…
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What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job Market
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the…
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Protecting Your House After Snow
Who doesn’t love a snow day? Cuddling on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa while watching holiday movies can make anyone not…
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How the CARES Act Can Help You Buy Your First Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought incredible economic hardship to businesses and individuals. At the same time, it has brought unique opportunities to people who are…
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10 Items You Shouldn’t Store in Your Pantry
Not all foods store well in the pantry, even if it says it doesn’t require refrigeration. Some can go stale, others grow bacteria, and…
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What Does 2021 Have in Store for Home Values?
According to the latest CoreLogic Home Price Insights Report, nationwide home values increased by 8.2% over the last twelve…
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6 Tips for Holding An Open House During the Holidays
If you’re trying to sell your home during the holidays, there are a few considerations that can help or hinder the process. Here are some…
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Turning a House into a Happy Home
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re…
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The Holidays Aren’t Stopping Homebuyers This Year
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, yet finding the perfect holiday gifts for friends and family is certainly still top of mind…
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Common Issues That Home Inspectors Typically Look For
Homebuyers almost always hire professional home inspectors to find any problems with a property before closing. If you’re planning to sell a home, it’s important…
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Repurpose Items For Holiday Decor…
Before you spend your holiday savings on tinsel and twinkle lights, take another look at items you already have. By searching through your cabinets…
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9 Ways to Increase Natural Light in Your Home
Unless you’re planning on an expensive remodel, there aren’t a lot of ways to increase the amount of natural light entering your house. There are,…
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With Home Values Surging, Is it Still Affordable to Buy Right Now?
Housing inventory is at an all-time low. Realtor.com just reported that there are 39% fewer homes for sale today than there were last year.
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Buyer’s Market vs. Seller’s Market
Most people have heard the real estate terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.” But what do these mean, and how do they affect your ability…
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Knowledge Is Power on the Path to Homeownership
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding…
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Improving Your Home Value With Solar
We all know that solar panels are good for the environment. But do they increase the value of your home? Research indicates…
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Chances of Another Foreclosure Crisis? “About Zero Percent.”
There seems to be some concern that the 2020 economic downturn will lead to another foreclosure crisis like the one we experienced after the…
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Is Buying a Home Today a Good Financial Move?
There’s no doubt 2020 has been a challenging year. A global pandemic coupled with an economic recession has caused heartache for many. However, it…
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How to Refinance Your Mortgage
With interest rates hovering near historic lows, more and more homeowners are looking to lock in lower monthly payments by refinancing their mortgages. If you’re…
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VA Home Loans: Helping Heroes Find a Home
VA Home Loans: Helping Heroes Find a Home Today, on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country and thank them for…
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Three Ways Low Inventory Is a Win for Sellers
Three Ways Low Inventory Is a Win for Sellers The number of houses for sale today is significantly lower than the …
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Home Staging
Staging is a critical part of the home selling process. Ideally, you want to downplay the property’s weaknesses, highlight its strengths and appeal to the…
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Buying In A Historic Neighborhood: What To Know
Owning a home within a historic district provides a unique opportunity to celebrate and share the history of your property. It can also be a…
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Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year
Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year The 2020 housing market has surpassed all expectations and continues to drive the nation’s economic…
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Two Important Impacts of Home Equity Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most…
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6 Things To Consider When Applying For Mortgage Relief During A Pandemic
The recently enacted CARES Act provides a certain level of relief for borrowers who have experienced financial hardship as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak.
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7 Tips To Help Sell A Home In The Autumn
While the real estate market tends to slow down as the weather cools, there are still plenty of golden opportunities for sellers. Here are some…
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Is it Time to Move into a Single-Story Home?
Is it Time to Move into a Single-Story Home? Once the kids have left the nest, you may be wondering what to do with…
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Why Pricing Your House Right Is Essential
Why Pricing Your House Right Is Essential In today’s real estate market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most…
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DIY Projects for the Entire Family
Having kids doesn’t mean home improvements need to go on the back burner. While children can’t help with every project, letting them help when…
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6 SMART HOME DEVICES FOR LESS THAN $100
Every day, the world presents us with new technology. It seems like there isn’t much left that technology can’t do. Thankfully, with every advancement,…
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Tips for DIY Real Estate Photography
Real estate listing photos are critical for piquing interest in buyers. But how do you take professional-looking pictures that accentuate a property’s best features? Read…
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Need Space? Ditch Your Dining Room!
More and more, we see families on the go. Dinners have evolved and formal dining is becoming a way of the past – or…
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How Do Realtors Get Paid?
A real estate agent can streamline the complex process of selling or buying a new home. In return for their guidance and expertise, your agent…
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Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs
Virtual School Is Changing Homebuyer Needs Some Highlights With remote learning sweeping the nation this academic year, organized spaces with enough room for kids…
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Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace
Homebuyer Demand Is Far Above Last Year’s Pace Homebuying has been on the rise over the past few months, with record-breaking sales powering through…
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How Often Must a Colorado Real Estate License Be Renewed?
To protect consumers and prevent predatory practices, the state of Colorado requires real estate agents to acquire a professional license. Here’s what you should know…
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Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process
Two Big Myths in the Homebuying Process The 2020 Millennial Home Buyer Report shows how this…
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2020 Luxury Market Forecast
2020 Luxury Market Forecast By the end of last year, many homeowners found themselves with more equity than they realized, and at the same…
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When Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
When mortgage rates begin falling, more and more homeowners decide to refinance their loans. Depending on a person’s individual situation, however, it isn’t always the…
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Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery?
Just How Strong Is the Housing Recovery? The residential real estate market has definitely been the shining light in this country’s current economic situation.
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5 Tips on Finding the Right Home Inspector
A home inspection is a critical part of buying a home. Without an inspection, you could easily pay too much for a property in need…
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Why Foreclosures Won’t Crush the Housing Market Next Year
Why Foreclosures Won’t Crush the Housing Market Next Year With the strength of the current housing market growing every day…
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Are Interest Rates Going Down?
Mortgage rates play a huge role in determining the cost of a home loan. Recently, rates have been trending downward, creating great opportunities for affordable…
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Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market
Current Buyer & Seller Perks in the Housing Market Today’s housing market is making a truly impressive turnaround, and…
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Unemployment Report: Slow and Steady Improvement
The Latest Unemployment Report: Slow and Steady Improvement Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its latest …
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The Concern Of More Foreclosures
Two Reasons We Won’t See a Rush of Foreclosures This Fall The health crisis we face as a country has led businesses all over…
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Today’s Buyers Are Serious about Purchasing a Home
Today’s Buyers Are Serious about Purchasing a Home Today’s homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process…
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Does A Pergola Add Value to Your Home?
Influenced by Pinterest and HGTV programming, more and more homebuyers are interested in pergolas which increase the comfort and enjoyment of outdoor living…
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Reports Show Housing Market Is Strong!
Three of the Latest Reports Show Housing Market Is Strong The residential real estate market is remaining resilient as the country still struggles to…
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Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation
Where Homebuyers Are Heading By Generation [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Whether capitalizing on job opportunities, affordability, or warm-weather places to retire, Americans are making moves…
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Selling a Home: 8 Questions to Ask Your Realtor
Selling a house can be a complicated process fraught with all sorts of complications and potential mishaps. A good real estate agent can…
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How a Home Office Increases Appeal to Home Buyers More Now Than Ever
A home office can add significant appeal to a home, especially in the eyes of millennial buyers and people who work from home.
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Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas?
Is the Health Crisis Driving Buyers Out of Urban Areas? The pandemic has caused consumers to re-examine the components that make up the “perfect…
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8 Tips to Renovate Your Home for the Millennial Buyer
Millennials represent a significant segment of home buyers. In fact, more than half of all first-time buyers are under the age of 36.
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Sell Your Home With These Quick and Easy Home Repair Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
Even simple renovations can make a home seem much more desirable in the eyes of prospective buyers. Here are some easy DIY projects…
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Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market?
Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market? As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, sellers have…
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Why the Tri-Lakes Housing Market Continues to Soar
Whether you are looking to buy or sell a home, timing your local market is an essential part of your real estate investment.
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BUYING A NEW WASHER AND DRYER
Laundry is one of those household chores that always seems to be a headache. Whether you like doing laundry or not, it is often…
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4 Signs You Might Need Roof Repairs
Your roof is a critical part of your home. Protecting you from the elements all year round, your roof takes the brunt of any…
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Why Vinyl?
Choosing the best siding for your home can feel like a big choice. You want something that will look the way you want, but…
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The 9 Most Livable Neighborhoods in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs consistently ranks among the most livable cities in all of America. With a great…
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Avoid These Common Pitfalls When Selling Your Home
Selling a home can be emotionally challenging and surprisingly time-consuming, especially if you’ve never done it before. Unless they are experienced, it’s easy…
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9 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a great place for buying a new home. Unfortunately, purchasing a home for the very first time can be a…
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MOVING DURING COVID-19
As we all learn to accommodate a new normal, those who are moving during this time face new challenges. While cleaning was always an…
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Thinking About A Tiled Accent Wall?
As simplified, clean styles continue to be the face of home design, there is no surprise that adding a tiled accent wall can be…
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Home Loan or a Mortgage?
Did you know that a home loan and mortgage aren’t the same thing? Though often used as interchangeable terms, the two actually work together…
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Best Power Tools for DIYers
Now more than ever, DIY projects are everywhere you look. It seems like everyone is trying to be productive with the…
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Keeping Your Carpet Clean
Carpet tends to ignite a love-hate relationship with homeowners. While carpet can add comfort, design, and even a pop of color to a space,…
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Creating A Productive Atmosphere While You #STAYHOME
1. Light up your space! Letting in as much natural light as possible to your at-home work space is the first step to…
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When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home and Why It Matters
Selling a home can take weeks to months depending on your local market. If you list a property during specific dates, however, you might be…
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Prepping To Sell During Quarantine
So now that you’re stuck indoors for the foreseeable future, you may be wondering how you are going to fill your time. If you…
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Gardening Tips to Help Your Yard + Your Stomach
Though millions of households at the beginning of the year already had their own gardens started, there should be no surprise that the numbers…
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Cassidy Jones Named Rising Star in Real Producers Magazine
What is my favorite part about being a REALTOR®? It’s the relationships, by far. As I think back about myself I have…
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Quarantine Spring Cleaning
There’s a good chance you’re spending more time at home than you are used to. Whether you had travel plans change, or you are…
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Buying or Selling During A Pandemic
While it may only be temporary, the COVID-19 pandemic is touching everyone’s life in one way or another. If you are in the market…
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HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR CONCRETE DRIVEWAY
Concrete driveways are becoming more popular again, and there are plenty of reasons why. With a lifespan 10-15 years longer than asphalt, often lasting…
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Home Bar Essentials
If you love to entertain when you have guests over, you may be working on building your home bar. While enjoying time inside doesn’t…
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Reducing Closet Clutter
The closet might just be the hardest place to reduce clutter in the home. So often, we find ourselves using closets as the one…
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Choosing The Best Bathroom Tile
If it is time for your bathroom to get a renovation, you are likely already thinking of what style you have in mind for…
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Is Tiny Living For You?
As conservative lifestyles and living ‘small’ becomes more and more popular, tiny homes and other downsized living have become a normal choice in…
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7 SIGNS OF A DOG-FRIENDLY HOUSE
Embarking on a home search for a property that must be approved by furry, tail-wagging family members? Here are a few things to look for.
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The Pros & Cons of Laminate and Hardwood
If you are looking to install wood flooring , you will likely be looking at a several thousand dollar investment. When making an…
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How To Throw A Great Superbowl Party
While your team may not have made it to the final game, the Superbowl is the perfect excuse to bring together your family and…
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John & Jean Wheaton Named Top Producers by Real Producers Magazine
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020. John and I believe that 2020 is going to be full of excitement, change, continued business growth and success…
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What questions should I ask my contractor before hiring them?
When it comes to selecting a contractor to do any type of work on your home, you want them to have what it takes…
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New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
If 2020 is the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared…
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What You Shouldn’t Sweat When Finding a Home
If you’re on the home-buying journey for the first time, you may have the image of the perfect home in mind. Every wall a…
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What You Need To Know For Winter House Hunting
While house hunting in the winter was never really a thing of the past, today’s culture keeps things going year-round – which means…
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Turn Your Home from Cold to Cozy
As the days get shorter and shorter, you’re probably spending more time curled up on the couch than you were on those long…
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The Do’s + Don’ts of Listing Photos
When you’re preparing to put your house on the market, you are probably already aware that most of the first impressions made on potential…
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Deciding To Buy A Fixer-Upper
If you are a fan of HGTV, you have probably seen your fair share of fixer-uppers. TV shows tend to make everything look easy, especially…
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The How-To of Buying a Ceiling Fan
Just like other details of your home, sometimes fans (and their light fixtures) can make or break a room. While their appearance is important,…
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How To Let Your Passions Shine Through Your Home Decor
It is easy to get caught up in decorating to fit the current styles in home decor. Instead of focusing on what is…
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10 EASY HACKS to SAVE MONEY AROUND the HOUSE
I hope you’re enjoying your first few weeks of fall and (hopefully) cooler temperatures. With the changing of the seasons, it’s a great time…
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5 MUST-HAVE TECH ITEMS FOR YOUR KITCHEN
Technology advances are constantly happening all around us and it can be hard to keep up. While you may be eyeing that new iPhone…
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Tricks For Hard-To-Paint Areas
Painting the wood diving panes and sashes on windows can seem daunting at first. Most people think that lining your windows with painters tape…
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Finding The Right Home For You
If you’re a first time home buyer, the stress of choosing the perfect house for your family can feel overwhelming at first. While that…
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