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Home Improvement 6 Stunning ways to Replace Popcorn Ceiling “Here are 6 room-changing options to bring your ceiling into the 21st century” Sharon Lee Oct 26, 2017 Guest post by Lauren White Realtors across the nation agree: popcorn ceilings repulse buyers. They see it as a significantly outdated style that also gives them asbestos suspicions. Removal has the potential to raise your home value […]
Home Improvement Stage Your House Like a Pro “Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid” Gustavo Gonzalez Aug  1, 2022 If you’ve talked to real estate agents or watched any home selling show, you know that prepping your home for potential buyers means decluttering, depersonalizing and deep cleaning. But these are only the basics, and there is so much more you can do to stage […]
Home Improvement Renovations That Add ROI “Home Renovations That Offer the Best ROI for Resale” Gustavo Gonzalez Aug 1, 2022 Looking to make some upgrades and wondering which will have the biggest pay off? If you guessed kitchen and bathrooms, you’re spot on. Another good one is landscaping. Whether they’re big or small, a few upgrades can pay big dividends when […]
Helpful Tips 10 Dos and Don’ts of New Homeownership By Craig Wales on 3/14/2022 Congratulations! You just joined the very special group of people known as homeowners. As you’ve probably heard, owning a home is the American Dream, and one of the best investments you’ll ever make. But as a new homeowner, there’s probably a lot you don’t know. If you’re going from renting […]
Real Estate Q&A Renting vs. Owning : reality check Still renting? It adds up By Kristen Elliott on 8/1/2022 Why renting may not be the cheaper alternative after all It’s an age-old quandary that millions of Americans confront every year: Should I rent or should I buy a home? Admittedly, it’s not always easy to decide. The choice on whether to own a home […]
Real Estate Q&A What is an HOA? It’s important to learn more about the neighborhood HOA, such as annual dues, community amenities, and restrictions when looking to buy a new home. The goal of the HOA is to help maintain home values and the overall aesthetics of a neighborhood. AMY POE OCT 25, 2017 When looking for a house, many buyers tend […]
Helpful Tips Dreaming about moving? You’re not alone. How the “Great Resignation” is sparking real estate dreams across America Coldwell Banker survey reveals how the “Great Resignation” is creating new real estate dreams across the country ATHENA SNOW DEC 7, 2021 MADISON, N.J. (December 7, 2021) – While homeownership is important to many Americans, they are no longer confined to their previously held […]
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Real Estate Q&A What Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost? By Audrey Ference Aug 8, 2022 Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to get is called title insurance. When you buy a home, you “take title” to it and establish legal ownership. A title insurance policy protects you against the […]
Helpful Tips How to Install Floating Shelves in a Snap By Jennifer Kelly Geddes Aug 8, 2022 If you know how to install floating shelves, you have the key to adding a chic, streamlined feature to your home’s decor. But how do floating shelves actually stay up, and how many knickknacks can these bracketless wonders actually support? This relatively easy DIY project requires just a […]
Real Estate Q&A 6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent By Rachel Stults Aug 1, 2022 It’s a slow Sunday morning. You’ve just brewed your Nespresso and popped open your laptop to check out the latest home listings before you hit the road for a day of open houses. You’re DIYing this real estate thing, and you think you’re doing pretty well—after all, any info […]
Real Estate Q&A Wedding or Homeownership? Unmarried Americans Would Prefer to Invest in a Home, According to Coldwell Banker Survey Latest Coldwell Banker survey gauges home buyer and seller sentiments heading into 2022 ATHENA SNOW NOV 17, 2021 MADISON, N.J. (November 17, 2021) – Americans pressed pause on many milestones in 2020, but in 2021 they reignited plans to buy and […]
Helpful Tips What to Pack for Your First Night at Your New House The following is a guest post written by Laura McHolm, Chief of Organized Living & NorthStar Moving Company Co-Founder Moving day is approaching and your to-do list just keeps growing! But, there is one more to-do to add to your list. This to-do gets you ready for a peaceful first night in your new home. […]
Real Estate Q&A How Much Is Mortgage Insurance and How Long Do I Have to Pay It? If you bought a home with a down payment that is less than 20% of the purchase price, or if you refinanced with less than 20% equity, your lender will require you to purchase mortgage insurance. It’s important to note that not all loan programs will offer the same terms. That’s why it’s smart to […]
Helpful Tips 5 Apps to Redecorate Your Home with Your Phone Guest post by Lori Cunningham With dozens of decorating apps to choose from and inspiration just a finger touch away, redecorating your home has never been easier. Augmented Reality (AR) now lets you use your phone to see how colors, accessories, and furniture will look in your own house. On the horizon, you can expect […]
Helpful Tips How Volunteering Help Others and You Gerry Gregerson of Bar Harbor, Maine, has been singing with the volunteer hospice choir — Evensong — for 11 years. Evensong performs for people with life-threatening illnesses who are at the end of their lives and for their loved ones. “On so many levels, this is the most rewarding service I’ve ever done,” Gregerson says […]
Non-profit organizations in our Community Feeding South Florida Feeding South Florida is the largest, most efficient food bank serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties. More than 98% of all donations are put back into the community. Through innovative direct-service programs and a network of nonprofit partner agencies, Feeding South Florida distributed nearly 176 million pounds of food (146 million meals) last […]
Non-profit organizations in our Community The Soup Kitchen Boynton Beach Established in 1983, The Soup Kitchen, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization whose goal is to help the less fortunate members of our community. This includes helping the elderly, unemployed, underemployed, poor, migrants and homeless – women, men and children. The Soup Kitchen provides meals at no cost to our guests and it is […]
Real Estate Q&A Is it OK to Self -Insure Our house? RE Q&A: Is It OK to Self-Insure Our House? As property insurance grows more expensive, homeowners study other options. If an owner has paid off the mortgage, is self-insurance an option? Question: We own our home outright, without a mortgage. Because of the insurance crisis, what is the feasibility of self-insuring our house rather than […]
Real Estate Q&A Can Live-In Girlfriend can claim ownwership ? RE Q&A: Can Live-In Girlfriend Claim Ownership? A homeowner paid off his condo and may ask his girlfriend to move in. If he does, can she claim partial ownership at some point in time? Question: I own a condominium apartment and have paid off the mortgage. I am romantically involved but not married, and we […]