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Before listing your home, improving curb appeal is a top priority. Luxury homebuyers want a turnkey residence that requires zero work before they move in and if your house is looking a little worse for wear from the street, they could be turned off before even stepping through the front door. In order to get…

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With the weather getting cooler in many parts of the country, house hunters start to pay attention to different features of the homes they are looking at. For example, a house that offers a heated screened porch all of a sudden moves up on people’s “must-have” list. Not only do screened porches offer a sanctuary…

Take these factors into consideration when it’s time to decorate your living space! Proportion & Scale Before buying furniture, always take measurements and try to visualize how it will fill the space its intended for. Color Scheme Take the time to look for inspiration and choose colors that match the mood youre looking to create.…

What is a comfort letter, and why might you need to submit one? The mortgage process when purchasing a home can be tricky. There’s a ton of paperwork to read through and sign”so much that your hand might cramp up from the vast amounts of signatures required. But don’t worry if your mortgage lender requests…

Man caves and she sheds have been hot trends for years, but one of the best things to do with an extra room is to create a special place the whole family can enjoy. This is especially true as kids spend more and more time on their phones, and lets face it, kids arent the…

Take these essential steps to stage a luxurious bathroom… Fresh Towels & Mats Keep an assortment of neatly folded towels on display, along with a clean bath mat. Aromatic Appeal Candles or essential oils will be sure to greet buyers with a pleasant fragrance. Choose something fresh, like eucalyptus or lavender. Update the Fixtures Making…

No matter the size of your home, odds are you could still spend all day cleaning. Even though life tends to get in the way of secondary chores, identifying your homes major bound-to-be-disorganized areas can help ease the clutter tension in your home and save you cleaning time. Kitchen: With so many pots and pans…

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If you plan on buying a house and need a mortgage, a lender is going to perform a credit check to help determine whether to give you a loan and the interest rate youd have to pay. The higher your credit score, the more likely youll get approved and the lower your interest rate might…