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Our Favorite Textiles to Elevate Your Home

In a hectic and busy world, we all want to make a home that feels peaceful, relaxed and inviting. The cool touch of fine silk pillowcases. The cozy warmth of...
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When will mortgage rates go down?

Mortgage interest rates have been a factor affecting affordability for homebuyers and sellers looking to navigate the current housing market. Those hoping to buy a home in 2024 are keeping an...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Simply the Best Fondue Sauce

“It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are.” ~ e.e. cummings NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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Weekly real estate update 7/26/24… determining if you are ready to buy a home

The real estate market has settled into midsummer… new and coming soon listings are steady, while price reductions, multiple offers, and pending sales are increasing. Property showings are lackluster, on...
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How does the economy impact mortgage rates?

Are you thinking about buying or selling a home? If so, you are probably paying attention to mortgage rates and wondering if they are ever going to drop. Many people...
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Thinking about downsizing? Questions to ask first

Thinking it might be time to sell your house and move to something smaller? Maybe a townhouse or condo? Maybe in a dream destination? Before you jump in, ask yourself...
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June 2024 real estate market update… average sale price holds steady at 100.1% of list price

Although real estate activity slowed down somewhat in June 2024 average sale price held steady with June 2024 at 100.1% and tied with May 2023. Competition sale prices peaked in...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Old-fashioned Pea Salad

“Art is for everybody.” -Keith Haring NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the...
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Inspecting Dryer Ducts

I constantly see the rules about dryer duct safety and dryer transition ducts being brought into question, mostly on home inspector forums. If it’s tough for home inspectors to keep...
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Weekly real estate market update 7/19/24… fixing up your home can make a difference

Showing activity is eerily on the same track as 2021… below 2020 and 2023 but ahead of 2022. Bottom line is, you don’t need 20 showings and 12 offers to...
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