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Fall 2020: Hang On to Your Hats!
"Come hell or high water" there will be a 2020 fall selling season, and once again, real estate professionals will wear many hats as negotiators, marketers, sales experts, counselors, mentors and community leaders. Thank goodness, however, they will not have to "hang their hats" as interpreters for news media, doctors, scientists, law enforcement officials, lawmakers or politicians.
As the saying goes, "We are all in the same storm. But we are not all in the same boat."
Rest assured, we cannot control the path of this once-in-a-lifetime worldwide pandemic, but this fall, it is critical for real estate professionals to lead their customers through the "infodemic" fog that prevails 24...
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7 Ideas to Improve Curb Appeal
Whether you're hoping to sell in the near future or simply looking to touch up outdated areas, there's one aspect of home maintenance most homeowners agree is important: curb appeal. It's a broad term that may reference any number of visible features, meaning there are plenty of ways to enhance the appearance of your house.
Consider these ideas - some big, some small - for bringing new life to your home's look from the experts at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Swap Out Your Front Door. As one of the first things a guest, passerby or potential homebuyer may notice, the front door is the gateway to your home and a likely opening impression. Upgrading to a he...
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Creative Ways to Use That Spare Bedroom
If you're lucky enough to have a spare bedroom, you may want to think of it less as a rarely used landing spot for guests or a place to store extra 'stuff,' and more as a blank canvas - a pleasant spot you can use for rest, relaxation, hobbies or exercise, or even as a money-making option.
Consider these inspiring ideas from room designers and creative thinkers:
- Get crafty - Do you sew occasionally? Like to draw or paint? Love to do amazing gift-wraps? Fill the room with smart choices of furnishings, storage, tables and accessories to make your hobby more fun than ever.
- Make it personal - Turn the room into a ma'am- or man-cave, with comfy furn...
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5 Edible Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard
A grass lawn, trees and flowers all look wonderful in a yard—if they're properly maintained.
All that work leads to an enjoyable view, but not much else. But instead of getting little in return for their yard work, homeowners can take advantage of their land and plant vegetables and fruits that can feed them for years to come.
Here are five types of edible landscaping to consider planting in your yard:
Herbs
A bed of herbs can be as small or large as you want. Rosemary, thyme and oregano are easy to grow in a small garden bed that's simple to build yourself, or you can plant them in pots on a patio or straight in the ground. Basil, an herb used often in Italian dishes, can grow almost anywhere.
Greens
Lettuce, radishes, carrots, cabbage, spinach, peppers, tomatoes, arugula and other salad...
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5 Home Areas to Purge in the New Year
While the new year is often a time of revitalized goals, it is also an excellent time for purchasing unwanted clutter and junk, Circle a weekend in the first few months of the year and plan for purging. The following areas are a great place to start.
Kitchen cabinets. Pull everything out of your kitchen cabinets and examine your items for frequency of use. If you have duplicates, worn items or well-intentioned gadgets you rarely use, pull them aside for donation or re-sell.
Linen closets. When was the last time you itemized your linen closet? Empty out your space and look for linens that are stained, damaged, faded or, in general, have seen better days. Cut them up into rags or store them for drop cloths for your next painting project.
Storage spaces. Storage spots--whether it's the attic, garage or that closet in the basement--are ofte...