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Having a hard time seeing what will catch buyers’ eyes when it comes to your home? Check out these 3
 
    3 Selling Tips Help Adjust Buyer (and Seller!) Mindsets   Selling your home soon? It can be hard for sellers to come up with the details that make their home unique and...      Read More >>

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How you can help the Boys & Girls Club of Morrison County?
 
    If you are doing your spring cleaning you may want to keep in mind that you may find many things around the house that the Boys & Girls Club is in need of.  Follow the link ...      Read More >>

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Buying a home from a builder?? Why you should be represented!
 
Q: Do I need to hire a real estate agent to represent me when I buy a new home from a builder?   A: Legally, no. But if you don’t, you might be missing out on some tangible benefits t...      Read More >>

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Home Upgrade Guide
 
Stumped as to which home upgrades make sense? Interested in renovations for value, but you’re unsure what to tackle? I have a few simple guidelines I use to help clients narrow their scope a...      Read More >>

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What’s the buyer profile for your home?
 
Marketing a home is not like marketing a commodity, such as bottled water. While everyone needs shelter, it would be a serious oversimplification to say that’s all a home offers. Many ag...      Read More >>

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Warning: Resolutions Ahead!!
 
Are you going to be one of the few who look back one year from now with the extreme satisfaction of having kept your promises to yourself? Or will you be among the millions who vow to try again ...      Read More >>

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What's the buyer profile for your home?
 
Marketing a home is not like marketing a commodity, such as bottled water. While everyone needs shelter, it would be a serious oversimplification to say that’s all a home offers. Many ag...      Read More >>

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What’s the buyer profile for your home?
 
Marketing a home is not like marketing a commodity, such as bottled water. While everyone needs shelter, it would be a serious oversimplification to say that’s all a home offers. Many ag...      Read More >>

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What’s the buyer profile for your home?
 
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Changes to FHA...Read this to see how to save big $$$ before April 1!
 
ATTENTION BUYERS & SELLERS!!!! FHA announced "big" changes to mortgage insurance. For all FHA case numbers assigned on or after April 1, 2013, FHA will increase the monthly premium...      Read More >>

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Is there an art to choosing colors?
 
Choosing Decorating Colors Marc Chagall, a 20th century pioneer of modernism, once said, “All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites.” While thi...      Read More >>

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Botox for your house???
 
So, it's that time of year again.  The holidays are over and you may be thinking of listing your home.  When you’re preparing your house for the market, almost every agen...      Read More >>

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Warning: Resolutions ahead!
 
We are a few weeks into the new year.  Is it time to revisit your resolutions already? Are you going to be one of the few who look back one year from now with the extreme satisfaction ...      Read More >>

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Best Wishes For A Happy New Year!!
 
As the new year begins, many of us are hastily composing New Year's Resolutions.  I know I make them every year.  Mine used to be the same old clichés: Go to the gym every day, ...      Read More >>

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3 Big Myths About Home Buying
 
I’m here to save you pain, buyers. There are myths about the home shopping experience that must be addressed. I like to make the home buying experience as stress-free as possible, so ple...      Read More >>

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Are you prepared for an emergency?
 
  First Aid Kit Essentials   A well-stocked first aid kit is essential in every home. While you’re at it, make sure to carry one in each of your automobiles as well. ...      Read More >>

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It's that time of the year...
 
Fire Safety for Your Home Every year U.S. fire departments respond to nearly 2 million fires. Three-quarters of these blazes occur in a residence. Fires cost our nation billions of dollars ever...      Read More >>

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Here are 12 great tips for balancing safe and spooky this Halloween:
 
Halloween is a lot of fun for adults and kids, but nothing ruins the ghoulish night like a trip to the emergency room or a lawsuit. Here are 12 tips to help you balance spooky and sa...      Read More >>

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Why didn't I buy a house?
 
Roger Babson, an entrepreneur and business theorist in the first half of the 20th century once said, “Let him who would enjoy a good future waste none of his present.”   If...      Read More >>

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What's your strategy for keeping a home inventory in case of a disaster???
 
Share How are you protecting your home’s possessions?   We don’t like to think about the unthinkable happening, but being a responsible homeowner means preparing for ...      Read More >>

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Are you ready for Winter??? Check out these tips to get your house ready!
 
    It’s about that time again!  The crisp/cool air, countless beautiful shades of colors, and plenty of enjoyable evenings around the bonfire await us.  Yet, a...      Read More >>

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Think your life is stressful???
 
"Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted." -Aldous Huxley, (1894 - 1963) English writer   Do you have a practice for dealing with daily stress?...      Read More >>

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De-Clutter....Where do I start???
 
I just found some useful information I wanted to pass along to you. I hope you find this as handy as I did.   When I help people prepare to sell their home, we often work together ...      Read More >>

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Stop taking bad property photos now! Use these 7 easy tips to get the best shots
 
Good property photos are essential to attracting buyers for your home, especially with the number of buyers using the internet to search for homes. The decision to tour a home can depend on your p...      Read More >>

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Does your home pass "The Sniff Test"?
 
Occasionally clients ask me about little extra tips and tricks to improve the appeal of their home while it’s on the market. This is especially true when it comes to showings. Below I answer...      Read More >>

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Neighborhood Ice Breakers
 
Our neighborhoods are only as strong as the bonds we have with our neighbors. If you’ve recently moved into a new home or have noticed someone new move in next door, it’s not as hard as you ...      Read More >>

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This could be the best time ever as a buyer...
 
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”   Vincent Van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, ...      Read More >>

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You know you have more junk to dump...
 
It’s common sense to have a garage sale before your big move. There’s no reason to pay movers to load boxes of items you can do without. Plus, who needs the clutter in their new home? But have you eve...      Read More >>

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Pretty In Pink?
 
Can A Bathroom Remodel Increase Your Home's Value?    What ever do you mean?  Doesn't everyone love pink??? When you are planning to sell your home, a bathroom remodel may be one of the best...      Read More >>

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The "Price is Right"
 
I am not talking about Drew Carey on the popular game show... Pricing Your Home To Sell So important!  In addition to location and condition, the asking price of a home is at the top of the ...      Read More >>

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5 SIMPLE STEPS TO BUYING A HOME
 
5 SIMPLE STEPS TO BUYING A HOME The key to a successful home purchase is making your choice through your finances, not your emotions. Here are five steps that can help you make a good ...      Read More >>

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Gardening - A family Affair!
 
Make Gardening A Family Affair As adults, we often assume that gardening is designed exclusively for us.  Believe it or not, children also love to garden making this popular past time a wonderful f...      Read More >>

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Landscaping Design Tips
 
Landscaping Design Tips   As a homeowner, you can use a number of landscaping design tips to make your house look just as polished on the outside as it does on the inside.   Create A Path   ...      Read More >>