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April 18, 2021

Is it Cheaper to Build or Buy a House?

by Melissa Stevenson

If you’ve been touring homes for sale, you might find yourself asking plenty of questions about how you might change them to better suit your style. What would it take to add another bathroom? Why did the seller choose those cabinets and that flooring for the kitchen? Could the deck be converted to an enclosed…

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March 5, 2021

Paint and Color Trends 2021

by Melissa Stevenson

Paint and colors shape how we view the world around us, and how we view our homes in particular. After an unprecedented year that found many people spending more time at home than ever before, 2021 is poised to bring even more changes and trends to home decor than in recent years. Each year, Fixr…

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In today’s market, the stakes are high, decisions are swift, and there is immense pressure on everyone in the transaction — which is why sellers need a real estate agent by their side BY CARA AMEER Today 2:00 A.M. It may be winter, but the temperature of many real estate markets around the country is 100…

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Make sure you’re ready to become a homeowner in the new year. Christy Bieber Buying a home can be exciting and fun, but it’s also a serious financial commitment and it’s one you need to be ready for. If you’re planning to purchase a house in 2021, you should get started ASAP. In particular, here…

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Winter Home Buying; here’s the facts.

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By Erica Sweeney | Nov 2, 2020   Winter is traditionally real estate’s slow season. Between the cold weather and the holidays, the housing market typically plunges into a hibernation of sorts, with both buyers and sellers shelving any major real estate moves until spring. This winter’s real estate market, however, is shaping up to be unlike any other…

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10 RESALE VALUE FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING YOUR NEXT HOUSE By: REBAC Staff Posted: 09/07/2020 Twitter Facebook LinkedIn   When you are shopping for a home, selling it later may not cross your mind. But it should! Purchasing a home is a major investment. You want your new house to meet your current needs while also providing…

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September 1, 2020

Home Buying Blunders

by Melissa Stevenson

10 First-Time Home Buyer Blunders To Avoid By Lighter Side Staff  | Homeownership is one of the central tenets of contemporary life. Most of us dream of a familiar, comfortable place to call our own, and buying a home is a rite of passage into adulthood, and into our own piece of the American Dream. But…

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August 2, 2020

Planning Outdoor Space

by Melissa Stevenson

Baby Got Back(yard)! Maximize Your Outdoor Space Here are some important considerations to make when planning your outdoor design. June 22, 2020 Working With Sellers, Design Trends By: Julea Joseph Now that stay-at-home orders have been relaxed, the backyard—which may have been used infrequently recently—has regained primacy as a home feature. So, baby, if you got back(yard),…

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July 8, 2020

by Melissa Stevenson

Homebuyer Tips: Moving During Uncertain Times Posted on Jun 18 2020 – 4:21pm by Housecall By Brentnie Daggett Our country faces challenges all the time. Whether it’s a recession, natural disaster or, yes, even a global pandemic—no matter what’s happening in the world, life still happens. Today, many families find themselves needing to move at a less than…

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7 Tips to Prep Your House & Yard for Spring Written by TrueValue Hardware Now that winter has come and gone, it’s time to stop hibernating and start enjoying the outdoors again. Kick off the warm season by tackling some spring cleanup outside your house. Be sure to click on the Project Shopping List to…

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