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10 Cosmetic Upgrades to Sell Your Home in Record Time

Posted on Jun 25, 2019 in Home Advice


Add a Fresh Coat of Paint

Add Crown Molding

Install New Hardware

Stain the Floors

Slap on Subway Tile

Update Ceiling Fans + Light Fixtures

Paint the Kitchen Cabinets

Update Bath Fixtures

First Impressions Matter

Create a Pretty Patio


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Secrets of the Stagers: 4 Decor Items You Should Rent to Sell Your Home Fast

Posted on Jun 17, 2019 in Home Advice


It's no secret that staging your home will help it sell faster and for more money. But if you're overwhelmed by the thought of renting furniture for your entire house or having to pay a professional to stage it for you, we have good news: You can do it yourself—cheaper and faster—if you know where to focus your attention.
1. Big statement sofas
2. Ga...

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10 things you absolutely need to know before renovating a condo

Posted on May 17, 2019 in Home Advice


Renovating a detached home and renovating a condo are two very different things. While you may need to apply for a building permit, chances are your neighbors won’t have a say in what type of flooring material you can choose for your living room or whether or not your plumber can park on the street. In a condominium, however, there are all sorts of...

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Ready for spring cleaning but don't know where to start? Use this handy list: 

Posted on May 13, 2019 in Home Advice


Take Our Seven-Day Cleaning Challenge!
Start by removing obvious garbage from your space—last night's coffee cup, that half-eaten bag of Cheetos, the photo of your ex-partner, etc. To make things easier, have large garbage bags and recycling bins handy—you're more likely to toss things away if bins are easily accessible—and be sure to stock up your...

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10 Home Improvement Projects to Tackle Before Listing Your Home

Posted on May 09, 2019 in Home Advice


These small changes have the potential to make a huge impact on your selling price.
  • Address the Exterior
  • Go Neutral
  • Update Light Fixtures
  • Focus on Floors
  • Remove Popcorn Ceiling
  • Upgrade Master Closet
  • Create a Squeaky-Clean Slate
  • Install Molding
  • Replace Dated Hardware, Mirrors + Plumbing Fixtures
  • Take Your Stairs to the Next Level
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2 Compact-Bathroom Makeovers, for Her and for Him

Posted on May 08, 2019 in Home Advice


After their kids moved out, this couple felt that the timing was right to fully renovate their two small bathrooms for themselves. She took over the 40-square-foot master bathroom, and he took over the 40-square-foot hall bathroom. Interior designer Carolyn Elleman helped the wife get the light and warm bathroom she dreamed of while helping the hus...

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