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Buying a home is exciting, but it can also be complicated. You're going to meet new people and go through an unfamiliar process. If you're a first-time buyer, be sure to talk to family, friends and current homeowners to get helpful tips on the buying process. Be sure to talk to you Realtor as the...

Do's & Dont's around your house Clients often ask me about certain home projects they have in mind and whether I'd recommend them or not. While the answers aren't easy, it all depends on the situation. Is the seller doing the project to help sell the home, or is it a project to satisfy their need...

Innovative Products that make remodeling fun, assuming you're looking for a little "lavishness" in your home:   1) Entry Ways - The Designer Textures Collection of entry sets from Rocky Mountain Hardware now includes seven solid-bronze motifs varying in style from faux-bois wood grain to a symmet...

We all know that we need to exercise regularly. Exercise relieves stress, helps with sleep, and improves cardiovascular health and overall quality of life. We've all heard how exercise increases endorphins, brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters that act as natural mood enhancers. As we age, ...

Feng shui is the Chinese art of placing elements within a house or garden to achieve positive energy, drawing prosperity, health and general well-being. The word "Feng" means "wind" and the word "Shui" means "water". The five basic elements of feng shui are water, wood, fire, earth and metal. The...

Have you ever noticed that, when throwing a dinner party at your home, there are always some well-meaning guests who invade your space, completely unaware? There always seems to be a man standing in front of the refrigerator or stove? Some guests are keenly aware about this unspoken rule -- while...

Hard Sell Many real estate listings come from individuals who thought they had sold their homes. Sellers who try to sell their own home learn the hard way that selling a home is not easy. Keeping it sold and getting to the closing table is even more difficult. What are the pitfalls involved in se...

HOMEOWNERSHIP - THE AMERICAN DREAM The security of owning the roof over your head, the feeling of contentment, satisfaction and fulfillment -- it's the wish for most Americans. It's what they call the classic American dream -- homeownership. Owning a home is the biggest and best investment one ca...

Pricing your home correctly is a key decision in selling! Selling your home can be very stressful. How and where to price your home relies on many key and important factors. An appropriate selling price is determined by: the current supply and demand for homes on the market, the economy (especial...