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Posted on 10/11/2020

Fall Leaf Peeping: Where to Find the Best Fall Leaves on the East Coast

Image by Jake Colvin via Pexels Whether you are visiting or live in the East Coast year round, fall is by far the most picturesque season in the area. The fall colors in the mountains along the East Coast are unbelievable, and if you’re planning a trip to see them, you’ll want to find the right locations. Here...

Fall

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Luxury and High-Quality Flooring Options for Your Home

Flooring is a significant part of your home interior decor. It bears the brunt of your daily activities and is always the first surface to reflect wear and tear. With that in mind, consider installing high-end flooring that is durable, lasts longer, and of course, makes your home more appealing. Luxurious flooring can boost your home value tremendously...

Home Improvement

Flooring

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Posted on 09/27/2020

What to Expect During the House Selling Journey

Selling a home rarely proves to be a simple, straightforward process. However, if you plan ahead for the house selling journey, you may be better equipped than other sellers to identify and address potential hurdles. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan for the home selling journey. 1. Identify Your Home's Strengths and Weaknesses...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 09/20/2020

Tips for Staging During the Holiday Season

Photo by Stock Snap via Pixabay As the wonderful holiday season fast approaches it is the time to consider how you are going to deal with staging. It’s magical to see sparkling light shows, but not so much when you are trying to buy a home for your family. Ultimately, your goal with staging for any time of...

Holiday

Open House

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Using Video Tours to Navigate Social Distancing Requirements

Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels Video tours are not new to the real estate industry, but they have become a vital tool for home buyers and sellers trying to comply with social distancing requirements. Whether you are trying to sell your home, or you are searching for your forever home during efforts to reduce the spread of...

House Tour

Seller Tips

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Posted on 09/06/2020

Little Changes to Customize Your Luxury Home

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay When you find the perfect home, you will probably make some changes in the décor since not everyone has the same tastes in colors and textures. Painting the interior, changing carpets and flooring and updating fixtures such as the showers, sinks, tubs and toilets are all updates many people make when moving...

Home Impovements

Luxury Home

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Recipe: Pine Nut Pasta

Image by Pexels from Pixabay Who doesn't love pasta? If you're a big fan of pasta but getting tired of the same old recipes, this unique and delicious vegetarian recipe is right for you. It's easy to make, requires few ingredients and makes little mess. It's also incredibly versatile, and can be made vegan for those who have...

Meal Planning

Cooking

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Posted on 08/23/2020

Recyclables as Storage Savers

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay Depending on where you live, recycling may not be an easy task. Some communities don't even have a local center. And beyond that, reusing something has less of an environmental impact than recycling. So when you can reuse, you absolutely should. But it's not always easy to see treasure when "trash" stands before...

Recycling

Repurpose

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Posted on 08/16/2020

How Easements and Right-of-Ways Can Affect Your Properties Value

Photo by Andrew Martin via Pixabay It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to discover that the land they purchased may not be entirely their own. Another party may have gained a legal right to use or traverse your property. Easements and right-of-ways can be established by a number of mechanisms and go unnoticed, particularly in undeveloped parcels or when...

Buying

Property Value

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Posted on 08/09/2020

Why It's Critical to Shop for Mortgage Rates

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay Of course, you want to stay within your budget when buying a house. You certainly want value for your dollar. But a buyer should never lose sight of the fact what they truly desire is getting the home they want and that fits their needs. To that end, potential buyers may put...

Mortgage

Mortgage Rates

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Posted on 08/02/2020

Three Products that Improve Your Daily Home Life

Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

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Posted on 07/26/2020

Jumbo Loans: How Conforming Loan Limit Increase Affects the Jumbo Market

Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay If you bought a house that was over $484,350 prior to 2020, you had to get a jumbo loan, which is a non-conforming loan. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased the limit on conforming loans to $510,400 in most areas. The FHFA also increased the loan limit to $765,600 in some...

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