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Real Estate

How to Prepare Your Kids to Move

If you have an upcoming move, the best thing you can do is let your kids in on it as soon as possible. Telling your kids about the move early on gives them a chance to process their feelings about it and get used to the idea. This is especially important

Real Estate

How to Buy a House When You Have Student Loans

Paying off student loans can make every financial decision tough. You might not even think it's possible to buy a home while paying off students loans. But it is. Learn more!

Quick Tips

Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips

If you have hardwood floors, you probably know how annoying it can be to keep them looking clean and not scratched up. Learn more.

Repair & Maintenance

Common Trash Compactor Problems and How to Fix Them

Your trash compactor is one of the most underappreciated appliances in your home. Learn how to detect and fix some of the most common problems.

Quick Tips

How to Reopen Your Pool

There are parts of the country that are starting to defrost, which means some people might be ready to get their pool ready for spring/summer. Use these tips to help you get your pool ready to go for swimming weather.

Real Estate

How to Finish Strong in Listings

Learn how to finish strong on real estate deals with the kind of service that solidifies long-term client relationships.

Quick Tips

11 Easy Storage Ideas for Your Garage

The stress of a messy garage can ruin your day every time you go in there. Use these tips to help organize your garage.

Quick Tips

13 Simple Steps to Switch a Light Fixture Into an Outlet

You can never have enough outlets in your home. Adding outlets can be hard, but it is made easier if the wiring already exists. Check out these simple steps to turn a light fixture into an outlet.

Real Estate

8 Ways to Attract New Clients

If you’re using the same old ideas to attract new real estate clients, you need to put these fresh ideas and successful strategies into action.

Lawn & Garden

7 Ways to Use Ground Covers in Your Yard

Ground cover plants can do more for your yard than you realize. Check out these 7 ideas to see how.

Lifestyle

Advantages of Installing an Electric Dog Fence

Keeping your pets safe should be a main priority for all pet owners. Learn how installing an electronic dog fence can help keep your dogs in the yard without taking away from the style or grace of your current yard setup.

Lifestyle

Keep Your Home & Appliances Covered While Living with Roommates

Living with roommates can have many advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that more people are using the fridge, washer and dryer, and other appliances, which means there is more of a chance something will break.

Lawn & Garden

Caring for Houseplants Through the Winter Months

Even though they're inside, your house plants might still need some extra maintenance in the winter. Learn how to take care of all your indoor plants in the cold months.

Cost Savers

Turning Your Tax Return Into a Home Upgrade

Here is a list of some common home improvements that you can use your tax return on and increase your home's value instantly.

Real Estate

5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Best Time to Buy a Home

Everyone has their opinion on when the best time to buy a home is. Here are some reasons why the winter months might be the best time. Learn more.

Real Estate

How Digital Media Is Transforming Real Estate

Has digital media changed the way you interact with clients and do business? Here are some of the ways that screen access has affected the real estate industry.