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Fair Housing Month
Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 with events and education that shine a light on housing discrimination and segregation. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to expanding equal access to housing. Implicit bias … Continue reading
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Guide to Paint Finishes
Choosing the wrong type of paint finish could mean a do-over that costs twice as much. There’s a basic rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint sheens: The higher the sheen, the higher the shine — and the higher … Continue reading
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Tagged bathrooms, bedrooms, brush, clean, color, colorant, cost, door, durability, eggshell, flat, gallon, gloss, high gloss, high-traffic, kitchens, living rooms, luster, paint, roller, satin, scale, semi-gloss, sheen, shine, tips, trim
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What to Expect During a Home Inspection
From finding an inspector to dealing with surprises — this is your guide to getting a house checked out. The first thing you need to know about home inspection: You’ll feel all the feels. There’s the excitement — the inspection … Continue reading
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Renovations That Can Hurt Home Value
Your home isn’t just a source of pride or a place where you can relax after a long day — it’s also an investment in your family’s future. And while it’s natural to want to make improvements to increase your home’s … Continue reading
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Solar Energy for a Home
9 Steps to Help Decide on Solar Energy for a Home Provide value-add for your green-minded clients and walk them through what they need to consider before installing solar panels. February 5, 2021 by Brandon Doyle, Vincent Ferro 3 Takeaways A homeowner should … Continue reading
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9 Organizing Mistakes That’ll Totally Screw Up Your Dreams
One of the most common? Buying organizers without measuring. Organization is about giving everything the right place (sometimes the donation bin), and while that sounds straightforward, it’s pretty easy to choose the wrong places, turning your attempt at a tidier home into wasted … Continue reading