Category: Real Estate Tips

After almost three years of pandemic life, homeowners understand the significant value of having a yard. Here are 8 ideas for getting creative with outdoor space. Key Takeaways: Spending time outdoors at the height of the pandemic was a way to get fresh air, exercise safely, and expand living quarters. Now, nearing three years later, …

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A new home design movement prioritizes property features that are meant to raise the lifestyle of your four-legged sidekick. Who’s the house for—you or your dog? Americans are so devoted to their pets that most say they’d pass on their dream home if it didn’t suit their four-legged sidekick, according to a recent realtor.com® survey. …

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Whether selling or staying put, most homeowners could benefit from a little decluttering. Key Takeaways: Decluttering makes moving easier for everyone—and less costly, too. It is also helpful for those who want to live more simply in their current residence. In fact, homeowners who have less clutter and are more intentional about what they bring …

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If you’re in a cold-weather climate, don’t let the winter blues bring down your listing’s curb appeal. If you’re in a cold-weather climate, don’t let the winter blues bring down your listing’s curb appeal. Jackie Mosher, co-founder of Dzinly, a company that provides designer-approved digital exterior designs for inspiration, offers a few tips for sprucing …

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Go bold in your home! Brighter color combos and loud wallpaper designs are dressing up interiors, but this attention-grabbing trend is being mixed with toned-down natural materials and accents. Houzz, a home renovation and design website, offers its predictions for the home styles likely to have a big impact this year. 1. Keep It Natural …

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On the multifamily front, high costs and a greater concern for the environment are spurring efforts to cut construction time and expense while increasing sustainability. Three Key Takeaways In the multifamily space, the need for new building processes and materials and the possibility of paring construction and labor costs are generating a buzz. This is …

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Interior design experts discuss what’s new and next for this comeback design style. Last year, the visual search engine Pinterest recognized “biophilic design” as a trending search term. Searches for “biophilic architecture” had risen 150%, while searches for “biophilic design bedroom” were up 100%. For real estate professionals, it’ll be important in coming months and …

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Demand for outdoor features has boomed since the start of the pandemic. These projects stand to earn the most at resale, according to a new survey. Many homeowners have turned their attention to enhancing their outdoor space since the pandemic began—and that may pay off at resale, according to a new survey from the National …

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Move-in-ready appeal is important as cash-strapped consumers look for properties in which they don’t have to sink extra money, a new NAR report finds. With high housing costs forcing more home buyers to max out their budgets, many are seeking a move-in-ready property for which they don’t have to sink money into renovations. Even for …

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This isn’t your grandparents’ cork flooring. Renewable and recycled cork is making a comeback in a big way, and designers are taking notice. If you’re of a certain age—OK, even if you’re not—you probably remember the first time you stepped onto a cork kitchen floor. So buoyant, so light! Cork floors have always been easy …

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Home improvement remains a hot trend as people update their spaces to be more functional for the long-term. Facing lean housing inventory, more would-be move-up home buyers may be feeling stuck in place. As they wait out the market, many continue to tackle remodeling projects on their current home. In fact, remodeling activity surged to …

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