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By Morgan Saylor On September 13, 2016

Refi or No Refi?

If you haven’t heard it on the radio or read about it in the news, maybe your mortgage banker has already reached out to you...


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Tags: Home, Refinance, interest rate,

By Morgan Saylor On September 12, 2016

Fixer-upper or Pass?

Sometimes, while house shopping, you may ask yourself the question, “Should I buy a fixer-upper, or no?” Most people have heard...


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Tags: Renovate, homebuying, tips,

By Morgan Saylor On September 9, 2016

Black & White

It’s minimal, maybe a little masculine - but definitely modern and chic as all get-out. Color trends come and go but black and...


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Tags: Design, White, Color,

By Morgan Saylor On September 8, 2016

Fall: A Buyer’s Market

As summer fades and the color of leaves begin to change, the fall real estate market can begin to look different too. Laura...


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Tags: Market, home buyers, fall,

By Morgan Saylor On September 7, 2016

Staging No-No's

When staging a home to sell, you obviously want to put your best foot forward. While you may not have an issue with the room...
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Tags: Home, Staging, Sellers,

By Morgan Saylor On September 7, 2016

Kokedama: Moss Ball

In the realm of Japanese greenery, most people are familiar with Bonsai, but fewer so with Kokedama. Kokedama is essentially a...


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Tags: Green Thumb, Plants, kokedama,