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2013
Joan Inglis has seen it over and over during her two-decade home staging career: homeowners trying to sell but unable to see their houses as products. They don’t repaint the purple-walled kids’ room. They leave the tricycle in the driveway and old towels hanging in the bathroom. They don’t step ...
03/06/2013
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Tips to maximize bottom line (and minimize time on the market!) Many, many real estate experts are saying that the recovery in real estate has begun, particularly in North Atlanta. In many areas there is only a three month supply of homes on the market, which constitutes a seller’s market. And ...
03/06/2013
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If you love having fresh herbs at your fingertips, here are a few suggestions on setting up an herb garden you will use and enjoy: Plant marjoram, parsley and thyme along borders. These plants only grow a few inches high, so they can get lost among taller plants. Dill, tarragon and coriander ...
03/05/2013
The beauty of Hockessin is this: the feeling of country living—even in the quaint town center. Few locations get you to Wilmington, a straight shot down Del. 41, in 10 minutes, the Philly airport in 35 and home for dinner on Friday. There is the peace and quiet of country living with beauti...
03/05/2013
If you want to become a legitimate house flipping “fix and flip” specialist, be prepared for an onslaught of criticism when you declare to the world what you do. When I first started my house flipping website, I have to admit that I wasn’t completely confident in promoting myself to the world a...
03/05/2013
You know how wonderful your home smells when you bake with cinnamon? You can enjoy that delicious scent everyday simply by mixing water and a few drops of cinnamon oil in a spray bottle for an instant air freshener that's both economical and all-natural. Also, replace foul-smelling mothballs wi...
03/05/2013
For decades, prospective homeowners have turned to the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) for special mortgages that have lower down payments, lower closing costs and easier credit qualification standards. However, in the coming months, potential homebuyers will be subject to increased costs...
03/05/2013
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Are you just starting to get into the world of real estate investing? As the economy continues to recover, real estate investing is again becoming a popular investment strategy, and for good reason. Real estate investment offers long-term financial security in ways that other investment strategie...
03/04/2013
on Investment for Homeowners, Say REALTORS® Homeowners looking for the most return on their investment when it comes to remodeling should consider exterior replacement projects. According to the 2013 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, REALTORS® rated exterior projects among the most valuable hom...
03/04/2013
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Rarely does a day go by that I don’t get asked if this is a good time to buy and/or sell a home. Some people might think that my response is always an emphatic “YES!” because I work in real estate. But in truth, there is no right or wrong answer. Every person’s circumstances are unique, so in som...
03/04/2013
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