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5 hot kitchen trends

Kitchens are the hot remodeling space with new approaches that combine technology, healthy living, the environment and getting closer to nature.  It’s no longer enough to have a kitchen that’s a practical space to prepare meals. Modern kitchens are wellness areas that are a central hub of health, style and family.  As your agent, here…
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8 tips for a fashionable bedroom

Fashion has gone minimalist in the bedroom. Styles and themes for bedrooms are constantly changing. Right now, designs are turning back to nature, capitalizing on light and space. From a color perspective, greys and beige are out. So too is the linear, straight-line approach for furniture and its arrangement.  Instead, embrace the notion of natural…
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7 tips for choosing a condo

A condo can be a great option if you want a low maintenance lifestyle and improved security, or you want to be able to afford to live in an area that would be out of your budget if you had to buy a house.  Here’s what to look for in your condo: A great location…
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4 tips to prepare your home for sale

To ensure your property has the best chance of selling at the best price, it pays to work a little bit harder on the preparation. Here are my top tips. 1. Don’t trust your own judgment  You might think you know what to do to get your property ready for sale, but are the tasks…
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7 ways to embrace Scandinavian style

Scandi interior design is said to be the most popular in the world, finding a huge following among those who love functional furniture in rooms that are light, airy and free of clutter. White walls, blond wooden floors and minimalist furniture are the foundational elements of the style. Scandinavian style first emerged at the end…
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Why properties do not sell

As your local real estate agent, I have seen just about everything you can imagine in the property business. I’ve built my business on strong sales and a commitment to customer service, but the industry always grapples some common challenges. One of the most vexed issues that I’m asked to explain to a homeowner is…
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Should you remodel or move up?

The decision to remodel or buy a new home requires research, an assessment of your own personal financial circumstances and, ultimately, a few hard choices. There is no right or wrong to either option. Both come with significant benefits as well as a few downsides. The key influencing factors should be your lifestyle aspirations, personal…
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Declutter like Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo and her KonMarie method of decluttering have taken the world by storm. With four books, unprecedented media coverage and a series on Netflix, she’s the queen of tidying up with her own tailored method of folding clothes and guidelines for decluttering every part of your home and life. But let’s be honest, her…
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