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Staging a Bedroom

By Debbie McLaughlin / January 20, 2020

The way you stage your home can go a long way in helping it to sell. Potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves at home in your property—and that’s especially true of the bedroom, where they’ll be spending a large chunk of time relaxing (and, of course, sleeping!). But staging can be expensive.…

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4 New Year’s Resolutions for your Home

By Debbie McLaughlin / January 8, 2020

Chances are, you spend a lot of time in your home, so why not make sure it’s as energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable as possible? If you’re a homeowner, making some New Year’s resolutions—and then following through—may pay dividends all year long. Take a look at four improvements that are easy to implement and won’t break…

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Top Flooring Trends for 2020

By Debbie McLaughlin / January 7, 2020

  A new year is officially upon us—and with a new year comes new design trends. If you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s important to keep your finger on the pulse of what’s trending in the interior design space and what buyers are looking for—and that includes flooring. In a recent article from realtor.com, design…

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Make your house Shine for Buyers

By Debbie McLaughlin / January 7, 2020

Everyone has a different idea of the “perfect” starter home. But there are some home features that are more popular with first-time homebuyers than others—and if you’re thinking about selling your home, it’s important you know what, exactly, those features are. A recent survey from home insurance resource Clovered found that the features first-time buyers are most…

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3 Reasons your Agent Wants you to “Bother” them

By Debbie McLaughlin / November 17, 2019

Real estate agents hear this all the time… “I wish I had called you before. But I just didn’t want to bother you. I know you’re busy…” …after it is too late. There are times when you might feel like you shouldn’t “bother” the real estate agent you know. (Could be your friend, a neighbor,…

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Selling your Home? Avoid these bedroom mishaps

By Debbie McLaughlin / November 15, 2019

When people are looking for a new home, one of the first places they look to is the bedroom. People spend a lot of time in their bedrooms—so, when it comes time to buy a home, they want to make sure that the bedroom is a place they can see themselves relaxing, unwinding, and spending…

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Moving with Movers!

By Debbie McLaughlin / November 15, 2019

Hiring movers can be a great move (pun intended!). Working with the right moving company can make the entire moving process easier, faster, more efficient, and less stressful. But your movers can only do their job if you do yours. A recent article from Realtor.com outlined a few oft-forgotten steps people need to take before the movers…

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Selling your home and renovations

By Debbie McLaughlin / November 12, 2019

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, it makes sense that you’d want to renovate and fix any lingering problems as a way to get top dollar for your home. But if you want your renovations to help your home sale—and not hurt it—you need to ensure you have the necessary permits. According to…

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Sell Faster*Sell for More

By Debbie McLaughlin / November 8, 2019

Small renovation projects can instantly take your home to the next level when trying to sell. Take some time on the weekend to accomplish these mini renovations that can be done in just a few hours. Your space will wow potential buyers in no time! As easy as it is to get comfortable with the…

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Selling? These 3 Simple Things Can help

By Debbie McLaughlin / November 7, 2019

When you list your home, you want to do everything possible to make it appealing to buyers. And while you might think only big projects will make an impact, the truth is, simple home decor can make a big impact on potential buyers—and help your home sell. A recent video from Realtor.com outlined three simple home decor…

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