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Working with a knowledgeable realtor when buying or selling a house will not only expedite the process, but it can save you money. If you have plans to move in the near future, heed this advice from agents for your best chance of success in real estate. … Click to …

Many homeowners strive for the perfect, emerald green lawn, but it takes more than regular mowing. … Click to Continue »

Planting trees can spruce up your home landscape, but choosing the wrong tree can cause some major headaches. Here are five species you might want to avoid when planting a tree: … Click to Continue »

The experience of buying your first home often brings up a lot of emotions. With so many new considerations and complicated processes to navigate, it’s easy to get tripped up in details and make costly mistakes. … Click to Continue »

While painting over wallpaper isn’t the best option, sometimes it’s the only option. … Click to Continue »

Keeping the house clean, tidy and show-ready can seem like a never-ending task. Yet, that’s exactly what you’re expected to do once you list your house on the real estate market. … Click to Continue »

Before you put your house on the market, your real estate agent will likely provide you with a seller net sheet, which outlines all the fees you’ll owe as part of the transaction and estimates of closing costs and commissions. In total these typically amount to about 10 percent of …

Does your home have a mysterious bad smell? If you’ve already checked the fridge and your trash bins and can’t find the source, it could be that you’re in need of a carpet cleaning or carpet deodorizer. … Click to Continue »

Louanne Kruse is extremely close to her own family, but her life likely depends on the kindness of a stranger.  The 58-year-old grandmother has Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, and auto immune disorder that is destroying her liver.  Over the years the disease has taken a visable toll on her health, and it …