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You know what they say: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. If you’re willing to let go of unnecessary belongings (hello old futons and ill-fitting clothes), you could be helping those who actually need them. Not to mention, reaping multiple benefits for yourself. From saving money on your move to selling your home faster […]

While most people agree that moving is stressful, there are ways to ensure you have a much less stressful move than you thought possible. There are lots of ways to reduce the stress of moving so you can enjoy the moment, look forward to the change and know that this move can be a positive and […]

Ready for a home redecorating project but don’t have the funds? A few of these quick fixes should do the trick for your house. We all wish our homes could feel fresh and appealing all the time — both to us and to our visitors. However, when you have to balance keeping up with essentials […]

Selling a house is a massive project with many steps from start to finish. Homeowners have to contemplate when it’s the right time to put their home on the market, and real estate agents have to figure out the best features of the house.  People put so much thought into selling their home, it’s easy to […]

What is a contingent offer in real estate? A contingent offer means that an offer on a new home has been made and the seller has accepted it, but that the final sale is contingent upon certain criteria that have to be met. These criteria, or contingencies, are clauses in a sales contract that typically […]

The Best Paint Color for the Whole House Interior The most common paint colors to use in every room of your home are neutral colors like gray, beige and white. Ask yourself these questions while selecting paint samples:   Does it feel warm and inviting? Does it feel cold or boring? Can you see the […]

Many of us may still be working from home for the foreseeable future. And with school almost back in session—or already started for some!—many of us need workspaces for our kids, too. This can be a tall order for those who are already running at max capacity in their homes. If you don’t have spare […]

You’ve probably already heard lots of stories about the country’s latest environmental challenge from the news but if you haven’t, pollen counts around the United States are at an all-time high. From sneeze-inducing levels affecting allergy sufferers in places like Arkansas and Tennessee to the fine yellow mist that has doused Washington, DC, this fine, light dust […]

You were sick of your old kitchen, and now you’re sick of your brand new kitchen. A look at the COVID renovations we now regret.  The last year has brought a lot of… changes. Some were forced upon us: Wearing masks, sheltering in our homes, and social distancing. And some changes we chose to implement […]

It seems like everybody and their mother is rushing to refinance their home mortgage with interest rates falling this year. It’s not a bad call for many homeowners while rates hover near record lows. One positive result of COVID-19 (and there aren’t many) is the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates to the 0% […]