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Wallpaper With Personality

Wallpaper With Personality If you have checked out my art work, christinepeloquin.com , then you know I love pattern! I love that wallpaper is back! If done well, color and pattern is the bomb! Check out this article by JENNIFER MCGUIRE MAR 2, 2023 Wallpaper is back. And you’ll be glad it is – with all […]
Daily Life, Make your House a Home, Residential Real Estate

Guest Room Tips for the Warmest of Welcomes

Guest Room Tips for the Warmest of Welcomes Fantastic article!! by Jennifer McGuire MAR 2, 2023 Opening your house to guests is one of the many joys of being a homeowner. You can make guests feel welcomed and comfortable by following these simple tips. Create the Ultimate “Flex” Room Flexibility is key in getting the […]
Residential Real Estate, Selling Tips, Tips for Buyers

Assumable Mortgages are great for both buyers and sellers

Planning to buy a house? Might as well take on the seller’s mortgage too. Experts say assumable mortgages are increasingly attractive for both buyers and sellers Lauren Bird Fri, December 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM·6 min read Read more on Yahoo Finance Planning to buy a house? Might as well take on the seller’s mortgage […]
Residential Real Estate, Tips for Buyers

Insider Tips to Buying a Home in Today’s Market

It’s always hard to predict the future, especially with the housing market. But one thing is for sure – real estate remains a sound investment. If you’re looking for your dream home, here are some tips to help set you up for success and guide you through this buying season. Assess Your Financial Health Before […]

Daily Life Wallpaper With Personality Wallpaper With Personality If you have checked out my art work, christinepeloquin.com , then you know I love pattern! I love that wallpaper is back! If done well, color and pattern is the bomb! Check out this article by JENNIFER MCGUIRE MAR 2, 2023 Wallpaper is back. And you’ll be glad it is – with all […]

Daily Life Guest Room Tips for the Warmest of Welcomes Guest Room Tips for the Warmest of Welcomes Fantastic article!! by Jennifer McGuire MAR 2, 2023 Opening your house to guests is one of the many joys of being a homeowner. You can make guests feel welcomed and comfortable by following these simple tips. Create the Ultimate “Flex” Room Flexibility is key in getting the […]

Residential Real Estate Assumable Mortgages are great for both buyers and sellers Planning to buy a house? Might as well take on the seller’s mortgage too. Experts say assumable mortgages are increasingly attractive for both buyers and sellers Lauren Bird Fri, December 2, 2022 at 7:00 AM·6 min read Read more on Yahoo Finance Planning to buy a house? Might as well take on the seller’s mortgage […]

Residential Real Estate Insider Tips to Buying a Home in Today’s Market It’s always hard to predict the future, especially with the housing market. But one thing is for sure – real estate remains a sound investment. If you’re looking for your dream home, here are some tips to help set you up for success and guide you through this buying season. Assess Your Financial Health Before […]

Daily Life 25 Smart Home Technologies that Matter Most to Home Buyers Nearly 60 percent of the real estate agents polled said they are seeing more smart home features in listing descriptions than they did two to five years ago. Everyone is talking about the connected home. Smart home technology is becoming the new norm and now according to a survey of more than 500 Coldwell Banker sale associates […]

Income Generating Real Estate Home Renovations That Offer the Best ROI for Resale Renovations That Add ROI Looking to make some upgrades and wondering which will have the biggest pay off? If you guessed kitchen and bathrooms, you’re spot on. Another good one is landscaping. Whether they’re big or small, a few upgrades can pay big dividends when it’s time to sell your home. Follow these tips to […]

Make your House a Home Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid Stage Your House Like a Pro If you’ve talked to real estate agents or watched any home selling show, you know that prepping your home for potential buyers means decluttering, depersonalizing and deep cleaning. But these are only the basics, and there is so much more you can do to stage your home. Successful […]

Daily Life Why renting may not be the cheaper alternative after all It’s an age-old quandary that millions of Americans confront every year: Should I rent or should I buy a home? Admittedly, it’s not always easy to decide. The choice on whether to own a home or to rent one is subject to much debate, and people on both sides of the argument have no shortage […]

Daily Life 5 Apps to Redecorate Your Home with Your Phone Many of the pictures have purchasing information on the featured items, allowing you to purchase them within the Houzz app. You can also save pictures to an “Ideabook” to help keep your style ideas all in one place. The app uses AR to help you see what an item will look like in your home. […]

Daily Life Finding Homes for Home’s Best Friend Nothing compares to the warmth and comfort of being at home. But for many dogs across America, this feeling is foreign. According to The Humane Society, between six and eight million dogs and cats enter shelters each year. Plus, almost three million healthy shelter pets are not adopted annually, and only about 30 percent of […]

Local Community Information Orange County Orange County Orange County Government, Florida Orange County Property Appraisers Winter Garden, just west of Orlando and its theme parks, is known for its old Florida style and charm, and a great place to visit in Central Florida. The historic downtown, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a favorite destination, with shops […]

Local Community Information Seminole County Seminole County Seminole County Government Seminole County Property Appraisers Lake Mary has never lost its focus of promoting a sense of community where people can live, work and play in a safe and friendly environment…that’s part of the reason Lake Mary is still one of the fastest growing areas in Central Florida. Located approximately […]

Local Community Information Lake County Information Lake County Lake County Property Appraisers Lake County with its 1000’s of lakes including some of the largest in the state, contain more livable lakefront property than any other area in Florida. Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Leesburg, Umatilla and Howey-in-the-Hills are all charming small towns that have a multitude of waterfront properties on the Harris […]

Daily Life Out-of-the-Box Spare Room Ideas HOMEOWNER TIPS Out-of-the-Box Spare Room Ideas Written by JENNIFER MCGUIRE JUN 30, 2022 Have an extra room that’s just taking up space? Lucky you! Put your creativity to work and transform it into the “play” place you’ve always wanted. Here are just a few suggestions for using that unused area. Rock Out […]

Daily Life Kid-Focused Homework Stations A+ Ideas for Kid-Focused Homework Stations Written by JENNIFER MCGUIRE JUL 5, 2022 Back to school means back to doing homework. While there are many ways to help children develop good self-discipline, one way is to motivate them by creating an inviting space where they can concentrate and stay stress free. You don’t […]

Income Generating Real Estate 7 Tips for Listing Your Home on Airbnb REAL ESTATE INVESTING 7 Tips for Listing Your Home on Airbnb Written by JENNIFER MCGUIRE JUN 28, 2022 If you’re a homeowner who loves to meet new people from around the world and likes to earn extra income, then become a host by listing your property for rent on Airbnb. The San Francisco-based […]