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Posted on 07/04/2021

The benefits of having an outdoor heater cannot be over-emphasized as it significantly impacts the time you spend enjoying your outdoor space during colder weather. There are critical factors to consider when choosing the right outdoor heater. The Location of The Outdoor Heater To determine which type of outdoor heating you need, decide where you plan to use...

Balcony

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Posted on 06/27/2021

3 Ways Victory Gardens Can Benefit You

Victory gardens have been a tradition ever since the first World War. Growing your own vegetables, fruits and other edible crops at home can have major benefits, no matter the size and complexity of your garden. Here are some of the top reasons victory gardens are still beneficial in a modern world: Know Exactly What’s In Your Food...

Environmentally Friendly

Gardening

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Posted on 06/20/2021

What Is Cottage Garden Design?

Cottage garden design is a popular landscaping trend originating in late 1800s England. The style idealizes the informal and whimsical aspects of “cottage” life and brings together many details and aesthetics that are still trending today. Here we will go over the key elements of the cottage garden design and some ways you can bring the style home....

Cottage Garden

Cottagecore

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Posted on 06/13/2021

HOA vs. Non-HOA, Which is Best for your Needs?

Image by Kirk Fisher from Pixabay Buying a home in a neighborhood with a Home Owner’s Association (HOA) works well for some families, while others find the HOA to be burdensome or intrusive. Learning more about what an HOA is, how it works and what to expect can help you determine if your next home should be in...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 06/06/2021

4 Ways to Invest in Your Own Home

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Investing in real estate doesn’t require buying new property. If you already own a home, improving it is one of the best long-term investments you can make. You can increase your home’s value and make life more comfortable for yourself at the same time. Here are some of the best ways to invest...

Hardwood Floors

Home Impovements

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Posted on 05/30/2021

Selling Savvy to Today’s Smart Buyers

Image by wavebreakmedia from Shutterstock If you've owned your house for a long time and are putting it on the market, take time to consider how the buying and selling process has changed. Today’s buyers are both smart and cautious. They have access to more information than was possible a decade ago. Research shows that buyers begin shopping...

Prepare Your Home To Sell

Seller Tips

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Posted on 05/23/2021

Pet-Safe and Plant-Approved: How to Turn a Display Cabinet Into a Greenhouse

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels For every low-maintenance houseplant there are multiple plants with strict climate and lighting needs. Many houseplant enthusiasts use portable humidifiers and grow lights in order to help their favorite plants grow indoors. One trend that is becoming more popular both in the plant and design world is creating mini-greenhouses out of display...

Cabinet Greenhouse

DIY

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Posted on 05/16/2021

Buying a Luxury Home When the Market is Favorable to Sellers

Image by Muntzir Mehdi from Pixabay A seller's market poses a challenge for any buyer - when there are more buyers competing for homes than there are homes in market, you have to be ready to move swiftly when you find a home you like. Since the inventory of luxury homes is usually small when compared with more...

Buying A Home

Sellers Market

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Posted on 05/09/2021

Real Estate Investment Made Simple

Photo by Startup Stock Photos from Pexels Property is an increasingly valuable asset no matter where you live, making real estate investment more popular than ever. While it can be a big commitment, investing in real estate is quite accessible and affordable depending on the level of involvement you are interested in. It doesn’t require being an expert...

Rental Property

Investment Property

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Posted on 05/02/2021

6 Ways to Appeal to Millennial Buyers

Image by fancycrave1 from Pixabay Those men and women from the millennial generation are now the largest segment of first-time home buyers. A full 66 percent of people who are purchasing their first home fall into this age group. Not only that, but millennials also comprise more than one-third -- 34 percent -- of the overall home buying...

Millennials

Home Office

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Posted on 04/25/2021

How to Sell your Home to a Family Member or Friend

Photo by fauxels from Pexels It sounds like it should make things easier -- selling your home to a friend or family member should be a breeze for both parties -- but in reality, a home sale can disrupt your relationship if you don't go about it the right way. With the exception of parent to child transfers...

Home Sellers

Planning

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Posted on 04/18/2021

Is a Timeshare Right for You?

Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock If you love vacationing at the same place every year you may consider investing in a timeshare property. This can often help control vacation costs and planning time. However, owning a timeshare home may not be not the right choice for everyone. It is important to understand that a timeshare is not...

Buying A Investment Property

Buying A Vacation Home

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