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The Best Video Doorbells for your Smart Home

The tech behind the video doorbell is ever evolving, so this updated list includes the best options based on what’s available today, plus a few recommendations.Since this series first compared Ring and Nest in 2020, much has changed in the video doorbell realm. The technology has improved, new models have come out and options have expanded. We’ve been able to test eight popular new video doorbells to provide you with the most up-to-date inf

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Does your Home have 1 of the 3 Major Health Hazards?

Could that fixer-upper be a health nightmare? It’s a question worth asking after Christina Hall, host of HGTV’s “Flip or Flop,” went public in December about being diagnosed with mercury and lead poisoning. She blames her symptoms—skin rashes, joint pain and swollen lymph nodes, among others—on “all the gross houses” she’s fixed and flipped over the last decade for television. Hall’s announcement has put a spotlight on the hea

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4 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Curb Appeal this Winter

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 up the outside.Brighten the Front Door “Even just a fresh paint coat of the exi

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What Homeowners Can Do with All their Stuff

Whether selling or staying put, most homeowners could benefit from a little decluttering.Decluttering makes moving easier for everyone—and less costly, too. It is also helpful for those who want to live simpler in their current residence. In fact, having less clutter and being more intentional about what homeowners bring into their space is a positive for mental health and financial health.Many saw the wisdom of doing so during the pandemic whe

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10 Ways to Update that Won’t Break the Bank

Whether it’s a brand-new listing or last year’s listing that’s still languishing on the market, these updates will make it look like new This time last year, the market was so lively that many listing agents had only to pop a few photos on the MLS and multiple potential buyers would beat a path to the front door. What a difference a year makes. Now, many markets have cooled down and buyers are more discerning about what they’ll

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10 Ways to Turn a Small Entryway into Prime Real Estate

Ensure your home makes the right kind of first impression with these expert approved tips for organizing a small entrywayNormally a dumping ground for coats, shoes, and kids’ school bags, an entryway, particularly a small one, can be a nightmare to keep neat and tidy. This can make day-to-day life much harder than it needs to be and doesn’t make for the warmest welcome, either. It’s a clutter hotspot that needs organizing, and quickly,

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8 Tips to Sell in the Dead of Winter

Winter can still be a good time to sell a house, but you may have to work a little harder to make the space appear cozy, warm, and inviting against the dreariness of the season. HomeLight(link is external), a real estate referral company, recently gathered some insights from top agents about how to sell a house quickly in cold weather.1. Snow removal is important.Snow is one of the biggest nuisances when you’re trying to sell a house. It

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Celebrating 10 Years!!!!

It has been a decade! A full 10 years of striving to provide better real estate services and lifestyles for everyone in our grasp. We thank every one of our loyal members and look forward to continuing our relationship on even more prosperous grounds. And we also thank each and every individual that has put their faith into our members and worked with us to get your own dreams fulfilled. With over $300 million in sales in over 1K transactions, sa

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Favorite Interior Design Trend by Decade

The latest home design fads often are inspired by the past. Find out the trends from years ago that are among consumers’ favorites.

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