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Posted on 03/30/2022

Adding Decorative Accents: A Beginner's Guide

Decorative items can make an enormous impact on a room’s design. Whether used sparingly or to create chic, creative clutter, accessories are the way to upgrade a space and make it truly your own. However, it’s hard to know where to begin. How do you use decorative accents to create your own style without it feeling forced? Here...

Decorating

Design Style

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Posted on 03/23/2022

5 Ways to Design Your Perfect Home Office

Having a functional and comfortable workspace is essential for those who work from home. Even if you use your office for things other than work, a dedicated place to focus can be much more than purely utilitarian with the right design choices. Here are some ways to make your office a place where you can enjoy your work:...

Home Office

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Posted on 03/16/2022

5 Real estate terms for first-time homebuyers

For many first-time homebuyers, knowing common real estate terms can help prevent the feeling of information overload. Once you learn the language real estate agents use, you may feel much more comfortable in your quest to find your dream home. Here are some helpful real estate terms to know: Contingent You’re likely to encounter the term “contingent” when...

Posted on 03/09/2022

How to Get Theater-Style Concessions at Home

Part of the fun of having a home theater is trying to create the atmosphere of an actual movie theater in your house. Setting up a projector screen and surround sound system, along with reclining seats, can help you achieve this, but you can take it a step further with a concession stand. These stands provide a convenient...

Posted on 03/02/2022

Is Home Automation Worth It for Me?

There are a lot of numbers thrown around when it comes to the marketing of home automation devices. It can be a bit confusing to sort through all of the claimed savings percentages. How much money you save will ultimately depend on a variety of factors, some of which you can control, and others that are out of...

Posted on 02/23/2022

Home fire escape planning: The basics

House fires can happen at any time, no matter how careful you are with fire prevention. Having a home fire escape plan offers peace of mind and a way to make sure your household can get out of your home safely. Knowing how to create one of these plans should be part of your fire safety and prevention...

Emergency Planning

Emergency Preparedness

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Posted on 02/16/2022

What to Expect from a Home Inspection

Preparing your home for sale is a complicated process. Home inspections are a key part of that process, and many buyers and sellers aren't sure what to expect. As a seller, it can be your best chance to negotiate pricing and terms with your potential buyer as well as identify any major issues that could be deal-breakers. Here's...

Posted on 02/09/2022

How Working With a Contractor on a Fixer-Upper Can Result in Higher Equity

When everyday people dive into renovating a fixer-upper, they often regret not enlisting the support of a contractor in advance. The lucrative return on investment of reality shows sometimes oversimplifies the process. As construction professionals sometimes warn, what you don't know can cost money. That's why it's essential to work with a contractor when considering a house-flip or...

Posted on 04/02/2022

1050 NE 161st Ter ##, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 is now new to the market!

Single Family Home 3 bedrooms/2 bath recently updated with one car garage and large yard. Close to stores and...

Posted on 02/17/2022

Video Tour - 585 NW 71st St, Miami, FL 33150

Amazing opportunity for future development or refurbish for Owner User / Investor. Nice size lot with gated private parking lot. Currently be used as a church and back building is separated for reception/cafeteria area. Could be used for two rental incomes or combine the spaces. Just passed 40 year inspection. New roof installed last year. Two AC units. Ability to build higher with I-95...

Posted on 02/17/2022

Video Tour - 585 NW 71st St, Miami, FL 33150

Amazing opportunity for future development or refurbish for Owner User / Investor. Nice size lot with gated private parking lot. Currently be used as a church and back building is separated for reception/cafeteria area. Could be used for two rental incomes or combine the spaces. Just passed 40 year inspection. New roof installed last year. Two AC units. Ability to build higher with I-95...

Posted on 02/17/2022

585 NW 71st St, Miami, FL 33150 is now new to the market!

Amazing opportunity for future development or refurbish for Owner User / Investor. Nice size lot with gated private parking lot. Currently be used as a church and back building is separated for reception/cafeteria area. Could be used for two rental incomes or combine the spaces. Just passed 40 year inspection. New roof installed last year. Two AC units. Ability to build higher with I-95...