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Nobody buys a refrigerator to solve their midlife crisis. And yet the price of some home appliances is next in line after little red convertibles. “Other than houses and cars, home appliances can be the biggest investments homeowners make,” points out Chris Granger of Sears Home Services. That’s why — boring or not — it’s […]

Through the mid-70 and 80’s, popcorn ceilings became the rage in many homes across the country. Often referred to as stucco, cottage cheese, or acoustical ceilings, people installed these surfaces to provide sound absorption or to hide flaws and imperfections, inexpensively. If you have an older home, you may have a popcorn ceiling or two […]

If you’re putting your home on the market, there’s a good chance you’d like to sell it quickly—and preferably over asking price. The key to achieving these goals is knowing what buyers are looking for during the hunt for a new home.  “Today’s buyers want a crisp, clean, move-in ready home, and if you don’t […]

There’s something so distinctly beautiful about summer decor. Those breezy fabrics, muted color palettes, natural fibers, and boho influences associated with the season make it feel like you’re bringing the sunshine indoors. And though it might feel like the style is purely seasonal, there are a few ways you can incorporate summer design trends into […]

Planting and growing your own vegetables can be rewarding, but learning to protect your garden from pests and animals can involve a lot of trial and error – especially if you aren’t sure which common garden pest is helping themselves to a private salad bar. We’ve found 10 easy ways to protect your garden from […]

With the Covid-19 vaccine rollout well underway, many of us are looking at a return to the office. But after more than a year of working remotely some Americans have moved farther away from their workplaces, and according to a survey from Realtor.com®, they are now less willing to commute into the office.  Realtor.com® senior economist […]

When it comes to selling your home, there are so many things to take into consideration before you put it on the market. Deciding when and how to sell your home, as well as the price to list it can make a huge difference in how successful your sales process is. An important decision to […]

If you haven’t bought or sold a home lately, you might not believe what’s going on. Realtor Missy Farrell said she’s seeing “multiple offers, lots of showings on homes, high deposits, over-asking prices and sight-unseen offers.” She recently helped Alana McCall sell her home in Wake Forest. McCall says after just two days on the […]

These tips are so good that I wish that I had written them myself. Some of them apply to the upcoming holiday season too when we all have unexpected company stopping by, and especially when some people end up staying overnight or longer. When your house is on the market, keeping it picture perfect can […]

Your house should, first and foremost, be home. But if you’re keen that your property appreciates, here are the three things to look for and three types of homes to avoid. If you’re buying a new home, can you predict how well it will appreciate while you live there? Maybe, maybe not. But there are […]