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Encouraging family to share housework

Convincing your family to share the housework is one of life’s greatest domestic challenges. Asking your kids to do their chores instead of staring at their phones or blowing up stuff on computer games doesn’t get easier with the years. So, if caring and sharing also means sharing the housework, try these few ideas. Time…
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Paint companies announce new color swatches

It’s always fun to predict the next home fashions, and when it comes to real estate, many owners love to know the colors in vogue for 2024. Whether renovating a new property or planning a home facelift, color choices can be swayed by what the paint manufacturers decide is this year’s fashion. For 2024, blue…
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Tips for handling 2024 market conditions

Understanding the mood of a market is a fundamental principle of buying and selling any product, but it’s never more essential than in real estate. With the market in a post-boom transition period influenced by high mortgage costs and strong prices, buyers and sellers need to understand each other’s perspectives. Buyers are best served if…
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Buying versus renting dilemma

With so much discussion about mortgage costs going down in 2024, is it better to buy now or continue renting until interest rates have fallen below 4% or 5%? Delaying a decision until mortgage costs taper down comes with the risk of trying to buy as prices increase. This list of pros and cons in…
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Keep your home fire-safe this winter

Winter is a time to make your home super-cozy with a roaring fireplace, the heating system cranked up, throw rugs draped over sofas and holiday decorations to brighten your day against the gray outside. However, what you do to warm your home can also create a fire hazard. American fire departments report approximately 1.4 million…
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Celebrity A-list properties on winter market

The old myth that you shouldn’t sell in winter doesn’t seem to be credible with some of our celebrities, who’ve put up a range of properties for sale in the last few weeks. Of course, their properties neatly fit into the super-luxe category, which rarely struggles regardless of the economic cycle or time of year.…
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Nine tips for staying on top of chores

If it feels like your home is getting on top of you and it’s impossible to find the time to finish the chores, don’t feel despondent. Many homeowners often struggle to find a balance between dedicating time to maintaining their home and living their best lives! So, as we enter the holiday season when family…
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Perfect winter garden vegetables

It’s still not too late to plant a few winter vegetables in the garden.  While most folks believe it’s almost impossible to grow anything but a pumpkin in the winter months, there are at least six other vegetables that love the cooler weather. And a vegetable patch is a beautiful garden feature when selling your…
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Tips on mistakes to avoid when buying

The number of properties available on the market can fluctuate over time due to various economic and social factors. These changes in inventory often reflect broader trends in the real estate market and can significantly impact both buyers and sellers. Purchasing a property is a high-stakes decision, so don’t cut corners that could result in…
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How to become perfect Holiday host

Being able to entertain guests is one of the pleasures of property ownership.  So many wonderful memories with family and friends can be created under your own roof. These tips will help you deck your home in festive decorations.  Just remember to tone it down if you’re selling your home right now as big trees,…
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