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Posted on 07/28/2021
Why a New Construction Home Can Best Suit Your Lifestyle
Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels A few short decades ago, the home was merely a space where people resided. They would gather at the end of a long day of work or school, have an evening meal and go to bed. Most daily activities took place away from the home, so therefore, houses did not need...
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Posted on 07/21/2021
Build a DIY Hoop House in 10 Steps
Protecting your plants from extreme weather is crucial to a happy and productive garden. When growing vegetables this is especially important as many crops will die in a frost or even under excessive rain. Luckily there are some inexpensive DIY ways you can protect your garden. One of the most popular designs for a DIY greenhouse is a...
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Posted on 07/14/2021
Surprise Showing! What to Do
Photo by Sussi Hj via Shutterstock Your home is on the market, but you still live there. Now your agent called to see if a potential buyer can look at it in an hour. What do you do? You Don’t Need to Panic Instead of holding your head in despair, grab some tools, and clean the most visible...
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Posted on 07/07/2021
Can Entrepreneurs Make More Money Renting or Flipping Property?
Photo by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay To an upstart house flipper, the difference between renting a property or selling it quickly may seem inconsequential. After all, entrepreneurs get into the real estate game to make money. Why should it matter? Truth be told, owning rental properties and fix-and-flip business models are like comparing apples and oranges. Although apples and...
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Posted on 06/30/2021
Craving Small Town Life? Check out These Up-and-Coming Communities
Photo by Christian Heitz via Pexels Sometimes, small town life is just what you crave. If you’re considering a move and want a community with that feel, there are several in the East Coast that deliver it beautifully. From New York to Pennsylvania, here are some of the top small towns that you need to see for yourself....
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Posted on 06/23/2021
Thinking of Adding a Kitchen Island? Check Out These DIY Ideas
Image by Solomon Rodgers from Pixabay Installing a kitchen center island ranks among the most significant changes homeowners make to the house's most used space. The benefits of increased surface area and the idea you can design a kitchen center island to include a breakfast counter make this improvement attractive. But the cost can of an installation can...
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Posted on 06/16/2021
2021 Green Living Trends
Over the last several decades, green living has become less of an alternative lifestyle and more of a mainstream effort. These are just a few of the top green living trends that are taking shape in 2021: Packaging Without Plastics Since plastic is cheap and easy to produce, it is present in nearly every type of packaging. In...
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Posted on 06/09/2021
Adding an Outdoor Kitchen Increases Your Living Space
Photo by toddpharistx via Pixabay Today's home buyers are looking for ways to maximize their space and their enjoyment of that space. While having friends and family over to enjoy a meal out on the patio or a backyard BBQ has long been a favorite way of spending time with loved ones, it's frequently left the hosts separated...
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Posted on 06/02/2021
5 Causes of Closing Delays
Photo by Alexander Suhorucov from Pexels Real estate transactions have so many steps and moving parts they can feel unending. Your hard work and patience will pay off when you reach your closing day—as long as there are no unforeseen issues. Unfortunately, there are some common reasons that a closing can be delayed. While you cannot predict everything,...
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Posted on 05/26/2021
Brick: How to Refresh Your Home Exterior
Photo by Karsten Bergmann via Pixabay Take a tour through the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium or Holland, and you’ll see beautiful historic homes with painted brick exteriors. Wander down streets of hundreds-of-years-old houses, and the most memorable ones are those with painted brick exteriors. But if your brick is in perfect condition, why would you paint it? Odd-Colored...
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Posted on 05/19/2021
5 Tips for Avoiding New Home Construction Mistakes
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels New construction mistakes can be difficult for homeowners to avoid. After all, just what exactly do you know about fiberglass batts or blower tests? These are common industry terms, but not exactly everyday topics of conversation. Without overwhelming you with jargon or asking you to study up, we'll look at our top five...
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Posted on 07/30/2021
64 Baxter Avenue, Yarmouth, MA 02673 is now new to the market!
Great turn key year-round vacation home located in West Yarmouth MA. You will love the location of this home within walking distance to a private beach, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants, coffee and much more. Downtown Hyannis, the island Ferries and popular beaches are less than a few miles away making this a dream location. The home features Central Air, Vinyl windows, hardwood floors. Beautifully manicured landscaped private back yard with a tool shed and an amazing, oversized shed with electricity making a great home office, play shed or just a nice place to relax. Sit in your back yard on your stone patio and enjoy the quiet...
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