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Posted on 11/19/2020

Tips for Buyers: Set Yourself Up for Success

If you want to find and purchase a great house at a budget-friendly price, it helps to enter the homebuying journey with a plan in hand. Lucky for you, we're here to help you prepare for all stages of the homebuying journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips so you can set yourself up for success as...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/12/2020

Investment Basics: What is an REIT?

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a specialty corporate entity that owns and operates real estate to generate a profit. Several types exist. An Equity REIT typically generates income by leasing and managing income-producing property. The type of property makes no difference -- commercial, multi-family residential, retail, office, industrial, or a mix...

Investment

Investing

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Posted on 11/05/2020

DIY Ways to Bring Better Water Efficiency to Your Bathroom

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Water efficiency is good for both the environment and your wallet. Changing habits, such as turning off the tap while brushing your teeth saves about 3,000 gallons a year. This is great, but if you want to take it a step further to conserve water, here are four DIY ways to bring better...

Water Conservation

Efficiency

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Posted on 10/29/2020

5 Trees and Shrubs That Withstand High Winds

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Windy conditions have the potential to cause branches to break and can strip leaves from deciduous plants and trees. In certain cases, heavy winds can uproot trees and shrubs altogether. This creates dangerous situations for homeowners or others in the area, and it's also frustrating when landscaping plants are severely damaged or destroyed...

Outdoor Garden

Landscape

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Posted on 10/22/2020

Things You Can Do with the Blank Walls in Your Home

Photo by: Allie Smith via Unsplash During home decoration, it is natural to have one or more blank walls that leave you asking yourself: "What am I going to do with that?" You may get frustrated, but don't worry, you are not alone — barren walls are likely driving other homeowners crazy, too. What’s the solution? A fresh...

Decor

Interior Design

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Posted on 10/15/2020

Tips for Sellers: Evaluate a Florida Luxury Home

If you plan to sell a luxury home in Jacksonville, Tampa Bay or any other Florida city or town, you should examine your residence closely. That way, you can identify any potential problem areas and address them before you list your Sunshine State luxury house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you evaluate your Florida...

Selling Your Home

Florida

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Posted on 10/08/2020

How to Remove & Replace Old Caulk

Image by bidvine from Pixabay If you have a bath or shower that required caulking, chances are that caulk has seen better days. It's soft, so abrasive cleaners wear away at it. This may cause gaps or ragged holes that trap residue. And even if it's all in one piece, mildew and grime will likely stain it over...

Bathroom Update

Home Improvement

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Posted on 10/01/2020

How to Successfully Pull Off Rustic Chic

Photo by Photographee.eu via Shutterstock Rustic décor style has been around and around some more. Today homeowners and designers alike still love this style, but it has evolved to meet some of their more modern design preferences. What is rustic décor? It’s a design style that focuses on natural fibers and textures with a heavy emphasis on wood....

Decor

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Posted on 09/24/2020

Moving to a Larger Home

Image by Konstantin L from Shutterstock After living in a small apartment or crowded house, you might be dreaming of having more space, a bigger closet, or just one more bathroom to ease the clutter and closeness. When is a larger home the answer? Before making the leap to more square footage, consider all the factors that fill...

Buying A Home

Expanding

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Posted on 09/17/2020

A Hassle Free Move Begins With Advance Planning

Perhaps the ultimate test of your planning and organizational skills is moving to a new house. If you fail to plan ahead and make the necessary preparations, moving can be a stressful and frustrating experience. On the other hand, if you approach it in a methodical, goal-oriented way, you'll be pleasantly surprised at how smooth the process will unfold....

Moving To A New Home

Moving Contractors

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Posted on 09/10/2020

How to Upcycle Home Items into Beautiful Crafts

Image by tatu234 from Pixabay Upcycling is a great way to use old or discarded objects to create new and useful items. The following are several basic things you probably have at home or in the garage. With a little creativity, they can be turned into beautiful crafts. Coffee Bean Holder Find a small bowl, glass vase or...

Decorating

Home Decorating Ideas

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Posted on 09/03/2020

Assistance Programs to Get You in Your New Home

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you’re in the market for a new home, chances are you’ve been evaluating your finances. As a first-time homebuyer, there are programs in place to help with the down payment. According to the December 2019 Realtor Index Confidence Survey, first-time homebuyers accounted for 31% of all sales, and 77% put down less...

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