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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]

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 […]