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smells that sell homes
July 26, 2018 3 min read
4 Scents That Sell Homes (And 3 That Don’t!)

A home certainly needs to look great when it’s on the market — that’s a given. But...

Clutter-Free Home
July 25, 2018 3 min read
Developing Your Plan of Attack for a Clutter-Free Home

Living clutter-free is easier said than done — especially if you’re starting with an...

Man behind the wheel of a car
July 18, 2018 5 min read
Beep Beep! Crucial Car Tips for Realtors on the Go

As a Realtor, your car is one of your most important possessions. It’s what allows you...

Trimming bushes
July 16, 2018 3 min read
The Summer Home Maintenance Checklist You’ve Always Wanted

With longer days and better weather, summer’s a good time to tend to those...

Trendy Interior Designs
July 11, 2018 5 min read
Try Something New: 3 Trendy Interior Design Styles 

Looking to revitalize your home with some new décor, furniture, or just a fresh layout?...

Protect Your Home on Vacation
July 3, 2018 5 min read
8 Ways to Safeguard Your Home While You’re on Vacation

Summer’s finally here, and that means days spent lounging on the beach, jet-setting to...

Spa-like bathroom renovations
June 25, 2018 3 min read
Summer Renovations: Adding Value to Your Home – Bathroom

When it comes to value-adding renovations, the bathroom is one of the best places to...

Kitchen renovation
June 18, 2018 5 min read
Summer Renovations: Adding Value to Your Home – Kitchen

Remodeling your kitchen is one of the smartest moves you can make as a homeowner. In...

Credit card held over a credit card reader
June 7, 2018 3 min read
How to: Lower Monthly Insurance Premiums

Are you tired of paying an extra $50 a month in mortgage insurance? You’re not alone....

Hurricane Season 2018
June 5, 2018 3 min read
How to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is quickly approaching, and if 2017 taught us anything, it’s that...

Couple playing with VR headset
May 29, 2018 5 min read
Using Technology to Enhance Your Old School Methods

With millennials now making up the largest segment of homebuyers, technology —...

8 Thank you note templates for realtors
May 16, 2018 5 min read
8 Thank You Note Templates for Real Estate Agents

As a real estate agent, thank you notes are a great way to show your appreciation, foster...

Family working on a flower garden
May 14, 2018 3 min read
Spring Landscaping for Your First Home

Spring is fully upon us, and for once, you actually have a yard to think about! Sure, you...

iPhone with Linkedin app and purse
May 7, 2018 3 min read
You’re on LinkedIn, but Are You Using It Correctly?

LinkedIn is a great tool for networking, finding leads, and making connections —...

Man running on the phone with a skateboard to his side hustle
May 2, 2018 3 min read
Side Hustle Jobs That Can Help Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Itching to get that mortgage off your back? Just want to make a dent and lower the...