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Posted on 07/26/2021

Inspire Connection With These Quick Home Design Tips

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels When you're designing a home, it's easy to get caught up in the fray. Cabinet colors, flooring options and bathroom designs often take center stage. But sometimes you just need to zoom out a little and consider your big-picture goals for your home. What kind of culture do you want to...

Family

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Posted on 07/19/2021

Designing for Flow - How Your Home's Design Will Impact Your Lifestyle

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Your home's design has a significant impact on your lifestyle and overall enjoyment of the space. One major element of design that directly affects your comfort and daily life is the home's flow. What is Flow? A home's flow refers to the paths within the home that guide someone to specific areas. For...

Custom Floor Plan

Floor Plan

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Posted on 07/12/2021

Sellers Should Budget for These Closing Costs

Photo by Burst from Pexels In real estate, closing cost refers to the total amount of money due at time of purchase. This cost is usually equal to a small percentage of the total purchase price but can vary based on state, county and other factors. Sellers handle a portion of the closing costs which can sometimes be...

Home Selling

Real Estate

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Posted on 07/05/2021

How to Get the Best ROI When Selling Your Green Home

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay Ready to sell that home you've sunk your heart, soul and savings account into? Hoping to get a great return on all those green upgrades you had professionally performed? Don't rely on chance to get the ROI you deserve. Take charge of the sale of your high-performance home, and make sure everyone from...

Posted on 06/28/2021

Image by Emilian Robert Vicol from Pixabay Have you ever gone outside after a patch of cold weather to find long icicles hanging from your roof's edge? These spears of ice are usually caused by an ice dam forming along your eaves or roof's edge and can be dangerous when they melt and go flying to the ground....

Home Maintenance

Winter

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Posted on 06/21/2021

A Brief History of Sustainable Housing

Photo by Marce Garal from Pixabay Eco-friendly homes may feel like a modern phenomenon, but the history of sustainable structures stretches further into the past than most people realize. In fact, in ancient times, nearly every residence or building was an environmentally friendly structure. Not because it was the trendy thing to do, but because it was the...

Eco Housing

Eco Friendly

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Posted on 06/14/2021

Building a Mid-Century Modern Home: What to Consider

Photo by Alex from Pexels Once you have the idea for a perfect home design, it’s tempting to get started right away. While some styles may be very popular they could still pose potential challenges to homeowners who dream of having that style for their very own. A perfect example of this is mid-century modern design, which rose...

Mid Century Modern

Modern Homes

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Posted on 06/07/2021

Understanding Dust Mite Allergies

Photo by EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA from Pexels The idea that there are thousands of tiny bugs living in your home and embedding themselves in your carpet and furniture may make you uneasy. Unfortunately, the reality is that dust mites have likely made their way into your house and become quite comfortable there. Dust mites are so small that you...

Cleaning

Allergies

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Posted on 05/31/2021

How to Ready Your Home for Seasonal Storms

Image by sandid from Pixabay Our homes are special from the first time we enter. That's why we spend our precious time and money caring for our dwellings when bad weather threatens damage. Spring Windstorms For homeowners, windstorms are often unassuming. We all know to watch for snow or rain, but high winds can cause significant home damage....

Home Repair

How To Prepare For A Storm

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Posted on 05/24/2021

Financial Best Practices to Prepare for Your First Home

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Everyone talks about preparing financially to purchase and own a home. However, it’s not always exactly clear how to prepare. Rather than get overwhelmed by details, there are some basic things you can start with in order to get your finances ready for home ownership. Here we will go over...

First Time Buyer

Saving For A Downpayment

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Posted on 05/17/2021

Painted Brick: What It Could Mean for Curb Appeal

Photo by Karsten Bergmann via Pixabay Take a tour through the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Holland, and you’ll see beautiful historic homes with painted brick exteriors. Wander down streets of hundreds-of-years-old houses, and the most memorable ones are those with painted brick exteriors. But if your brick is in perfect condition, why would you paint it? Odd-Colored...

Brick

Home Decor

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Posted on 05/10/2021

Key Components of a Real Estate Contract

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayBuying and selling real estate is a complicated process that takes time. Because you are making a life decision and dealing with strangers, you should always have a valid purchase contract. Real estate agents use a standard contract, but the buyer and/or seller may make changes to that contract. In making changes, be...

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