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The Difference Between Homeowners Insurance and a Home Warranty

Home Warranty

A lot of people overlook this but what is the difference between homeowners insurance and a home warranty? There are many things that go into getting your house insured. You have to decide on what you need to be covered when it comes to natural disasters, theft or loss, personal liability, fire damage. Once you […]

These Are the 2022 Decor Trends Designers Are Most Excited About

Decor

Home decor trends are always changing, but when it comes to 2022—a new year on the tails of some pretty challenging times Next year’s trends highlight the beauty of the symmetrical, uneven, or unbalanced things. “This trend is all about seeing flaws as an asset or something that makes each piece unique,” she shares, “It […]

5 ways to know you’re buying an energy-efficient house

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Impressive entryways, windows with a view and open floor plans are popular requests when it comes to a new house. But many home shoppers are now looking for green features that can make living a little more eco-friendly — and economical.  If you’re in the market for a new home, here are some green features […]

New Year’s Resolutions for Homebuyers and Homeowners

New Year’s

Of the more than 200 million adults in the United States, about 50% say they make New Year’s resolutions. That’s about 100 million health, self-improvement, family, and career goals set at the beginning of every year. Many also make goals related to homeownership, whether that means saving up for a home, closing on a home […]

13 Tips for Staying Warm Without Turning Up the Heat

staying warm

During the colder parts of the year, staying warm can be tricky without cranking up the heat. Fortunately, there are methods to help you stay warm that don’t involve increasing your utility bill. Some are things you can do for yourself while others are tips for improving the warmth of your space. Here are 13 […]

Vacation checklist: Prep your house to be home alone

home alone

The appeal of the smart home is, in part, the management and monitoring that can happen while you’re out running errands or at work. Your smart home can perform just as well if you’re gone for days or even weeks, with the right setup. If you’re hitting the road this holiday season, we have the […]

How Sellers Win When Housing Inventory Is Low

Inventory

In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up for a win when you sell this season. 1. Higher Prices With so many more […]

Home Sales About To Surge? We May See a Winter Like Never Before.

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Like most industries, residential real estate has a seasonality to it. For example, toy stores sell more toys in October, November, and December than they do in any other three-month span throughout the year. More cars are sold in the U.S. during the second quarter (April, May, and June) than in any other quarter of […]

24 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree

christmas tree

Holiday décor is unique to every home. Along with creating traditions like decorating with all-white lights or sprucing up your space with a rainbow of vibrant colors, carefully selecting the perfect Christmas tree can add the finishing touch to your display. But there’s a lot more to choosing the right tree than picking out the […]

10 things to do to get your home ready for the winter

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The leaves are still on the trees, the weather outside alternates between stifling and sweltering and The Bears football season has barely begun, but for homeowners, it’s time to begin prepping for the fall and winter months. From professional inspections to ordinary maintenance, a few simple steps taken now can help stave off problems — […]

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