Selling Your Home Quickly: What Works and What Doesn't
 Oftentimes, when listing your home for sale, you are hoping the process will go quickly. A swift sale is a good strategy for securing the best price, as homes that linger unsold on the market tend to become less desirable over time. So, how do you sell your home quickly and affordably? Many tips claim to help, but they often prove ineffective and counterproductive. To sell your home quickly for the most money... Read More |
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Online Searches Highlight Growing Home Design Trends
 Houzz, the popular home design and renovation website, studied user searches from January to March 2024 compared to the same months in 2023 and found the following growing trends:
Organic Modern Design: This style blends sleek lines with natural materials and forms. Searches for "organic modern bedroom" have surged nearly 3.5 times year over year and are growing... Read More |
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Autumn Prep: Must-Do Home Maintenance for a Cozy Season
 As the summer heat begins to fade, it's time to prepare your home for the cooler months ahead. Before you break out your cozy sweaters and fall decorations, make sure your home is ready. Tackle these essential maintenance tasks to ensure both comfort and savings as temperatures drop.
HVAC System Checkup
Your HVAC system works overtime to keep... Read More |
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Is the Housing Market Starting to Favor Buyers?
 After years of Americans struggling to make purchases in a seller's market, there are signs that the current housing market is swinging back toward favoring buyers. As recent market trends continue, buyers will find themselves with more homes to choose from and greater negotiating power.
Slower Home Sales Give Buyers an Edge According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), monthly existing-home sales in June fell 5.4% both month over month and year over year. What's more, every sales region in the country posted sales declines... Read More |
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Create an Emergency Go Bag for Disaster Preparedness Month
 September is Disaster Preparedness Month, reminding us that natural disasters can strike without warning. Both the Red Cross and FEMA emphasize the importance of being ready by preparing an emergency go bag.
Sherri McKinney, a spokesperson for the Red Cross, explains, "Being prepared for any type of emergency or disaster can make the difference between life and death. We can't stress that enough. Have a plan, have a kit, and know how to evacuate your area."
What to Include in Your Go Bag: A go bag should be something portable, like a backpack, that you can... Read More
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