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An Inestimable Price

Sometimes I scroll through our old home’s Zillow listing to remember the life I had before my husband died. The perfectly staged photos are on display for anyone to see. They look empty — stripped of our belongings, of personality. … Continue reading

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Ways to Boost Your Home Value: Clean Up

Appraisers use six levels to describe the condition of a home, explains Jonathan Montgomery, president of the Real Estate Appraisal Group in Washington. The first level (known as C1) is reserved for houses that are brand new and haven’t been … Continue reading

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Comforts of Home

I grew up in a very loud, busy house and so I feel safe and comfortable when there is mayhem around me. I think it’s why I love movie sets – Margot Robbie Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the … Continue reading

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What Home Inspectors Want You to Know

Get the written report If you hire your own inspector, a verbal inspection will save you time and money. A written report enforces a certain rigor to the inspection process and synthesizing of data. Some might assume that bigger issues … Continue reading

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House Rules

Shoes on or shoes off. Toilet paper roll over or under? Taken together, the way we do things around the house changes how our home makes us- and our guest – feel. What is your number one house rule, or … Continue reading

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