How to Update Your Home and Gain Value for an Appraisal

An article in the Wall Street Journal was published on October 11th titled “Ten Tips to Up Your Home’s Value During an Appraisal,” and we thought these were excellent tips — not just for an appraisal, but also for getting your house ready to sell and helping to maintain your...

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Should You Put Your Home on the Market Over the Holidays?

It depends on your situation. If you absolutely must sell now (or start trying now) due to your financial situation, by all means, put your house on the market! Be sure to price it right and talk to a real estate agent you trust beforehand. There are some buyers searching...

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What is Curb Appeal, and How Do I Get It?

Curb appeal is the degree to which your home looks beautiful from the street. Does your home look clean? Is your landscaping ship-shape? Are your walkways swept? Is your carport uncluttered? It is essential to have great curb appeal when listing your home (and it is nice to have when...

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The Design Corner: Stylishly Decorating for Fall on a Budget

Are you wanting to fill your home with all things fall, but not sure exactly how to make it feel cozy and inviting? Even if you have wall colors of gray and blue, you can accomplish the warm autumnal atmosphere you desire. Our first ever Design Corner shows you how to stylishly decorate for fall on a budget!

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