One housing option that has gained popularity in recent years is the 55+ residential community. These age-restricted communities are designed to cater to the unique needs and desires of older adults. No longer are these communities seen as “retirement” or “old folks” neighborhoods. In fact, many see this as an opportunity to live in a […]
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One tool that consistently delivers results is the use of professional photographs to showcase properties. Below are nine compelling reasons why professional photographs are a must when selling a home. 1. First Impressions Matter You only get one chance to make a first impression, and in the competitive world of real estate, it’s crucial to
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Just like maintaining a beautiful home, taking care of your appliances can save you time and money and prevent unexpected breakdowns. Predictive maintenance is the art of anticipating potential issues before they become major problems. Below are five essential tips that will help you make the most of this proactive approach and keep your home
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Whether you find yourself living in a smaller than usual space by default or by choice, studies show that there are actually benefits of living in a small home. From lower costs for utilities to less overall time, energy, and money to maintain a smaller footprint, many people prefer to live by the mantra that
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It seems that no matter where you look or listen these days artificial intelligence, or AI, is never very far from the spotlight. In fact, when you begin to peel back the layers of the subject of AI, you may realize that AI has already infiltrated the way we live in 2023. E-commerce, cybersecurity, robotics,
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A resource-efficient home is best described as a home that sustainably uses the Earth’s limited resources while at the same time, minimizing environmental impact. Think, repair, re-manufacturing, recycling, maintenance, and more eco-friendly home design. There are a variety of definitions of what a “green” home truly is. A widely held and accepted definition includes the
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With home prices starting to come down and interest rates continuing to climb, it is important to understand how your credit score can impact your home buying power because as goes your interest rate, so goes the price of your monthly mortgage payment and thus, overall interest you will pay over the life of your
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Near the end of 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasted that by the end of 2023, Americans would see a nearly 16% increase in electricity prices from those in 2020. While this increase, along with other areas of economic inflation, has continued, there are ways to be proactive in reducing your home’s energy bills.
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There are many steps involved in qualifying for a mortgage loan. With home prices beginning to level out, interest rates have risen. It is important to understand all facets of the home loan in order to qualify for it. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take ahead of time to make sure you are
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If you thought this article was going to be one long list of links to perfectly matched and labeled clear containers or suggestions to decant everything from laundry pods to color-coordinated candies, then you would be wrong. While matching bins, label makers, and visual clutter corralling can make your heart go pitter-pat, instead a better
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