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By Morgan Saylor On August 26, 2016

Moving Day Made Easy

So you’ve closed (or are closing) on your dream home and you can almost feel the jingle of the keys in between your fingers. But...


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Tags: organize, Moving, declutter,

Insurance companies are a fickle friend – you need homeowners insurance for an endless number of reasons, but realtor.com warns...


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Tags: Homeowners, insurance, homeowners insurance

By Morgan Saylor On August 24, 2016

The Blue Kitchen

Picasso had a blue period, but you don’t have to be a 20th century Cubist artist to appreciate blue kitchen design.


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Tags: Interior Design, Kitchen, Decor,

Not all homes are created equal. If history is something you look for in a house, know the difference between an OLD home and a...


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Tags: Home, Renovate, historic homes,

The prediction for mortgage rates and where they will go next (up, down, or remain low) is uncertain, according to economists...


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Tags: Rates, Market, trends,

By Morgan Saylor On August 19, 2016

DIY Patio Seating

It’s the season to porch-sit.

As summer rolls into fall, there’s nothing like enjoying your outdoor space at home. But if you...


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Tags: DIY, Patio, how-to,