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Trends in Landscaping Design to Try This Year
Here’s a list of this years most up and coming popular trends to modernize your landscaping and add a touch of refreshing curb a
Posted by Josh Arnold on February 08, 2019 in
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The following is a guest post by Cat Murphy.
Whether you’re trying to sell your home or update the one you recently bought, there are plenty of ways to modernize your landscaping and add a touch of refreshing curb appeal. The latest trends include homeowners stepping outside the box with landscaping designs that have Mother Nature’s best interest at heart. Here’s a list of this years most up and coming popular trends.
Growing Produce
If you’re going to add plants to the garden, you might as ... read more
Can Hiring a Professional Photographer For Listing Photos Help Sell Your Home Faster?
A picture is worth a thousand words. Professional photography can make all the difference to selling your home quickly!
Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in
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A picture is worth a thousand words. We’ve all heard the saying before, and it’s definitely true when it comes to real estate. It would be almost impossible to fully describe a house without pictures. There’s just one problem; too often homeowners forget about picture quality.
Not all images are created equal. Blurry or poor-quality photos can be detrimental when selling your home. The question is, “Does professional photography help sell homes?” The simple answer is yes.
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8 Guides That Make You a Better Homeowner
There are many tools and guides available to help you be the best homeowner you can be.
Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in
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Homeownership in the U.S. in increasing, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In fact, the Q2 2018 U.S. homeownership rate was 64.3 percent, up from 64.2 percent in Q1 2018 and 63.7 percent in Q2 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Being a homeowner is exciting and rewarding—not to mention it comes with a lot of perks. No more landlord, no more renting, and no more leases. While owning a home has a long list of benefits, it also comes with great responsibility and hard work. Be... read more
Trend Watch: Modern Farmhouse Design
Posted by Josh Arnold on April 25, 2019 in
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Silicon Valley is not just an incubator for the latest tech trends. The sprawling 46.8-mile region is also a bellwether for residential design trends. Christopher Fling and Karen Yang of a top-producing Silicon Valley real estate team have watched one particular design movement take off in the last year: the modern farmhouse.
The powerhouse pair, who recorded more than $50 million in production in the last 12 months alone and recently joined the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury progr... read more
5 New Homeowner Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid (And How to Avoid Them)
Keep these tips and tricks in mind as you learn the ropes of being a homeowner.
Posted by Natalie Arnold on May 08, 2019 in
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The following is a guest post from Jessica Thiefels
Become a first-time homeowner is one of the most exciting and stressful times of your life, even after the closing papers have been signed and key is in hand. Suddenly, you’re faced with a whole new set of challenges: how to manage a home that’s yours, not your landlord’s. There are a lot of opportunities to learn—and as you learn, mistakes will be made.
Luckily, many new homeowner mistakes can be easily avoided with a little preparation. D... read more
