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8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
By: Pat Curry Published: February 18, 2011 Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. We’re not talking about replacing vinyl siding ...Real Christmas Trees vs. Fake Christmas Trees: Which are Greener?
By: G. M. Filisko Published: December 10, 2010 How do real Christmas trees and fake Christmas trees stack up when it comes to the environment and cost? We’ve got the dirt. Real Christmas trees are better for the environment than ...LED Holiday Lights: 6 Need-to-Know Tips
By: G. M. Filisko Published: December 10, 2010 LED holiday lights vs. old-fashioned bulbs: 6 tips to help you decide which is right for you. Should you chuck all your good old holiday light strings and buy new LED holiday lights? ...5 Holiday Hosting Disasters and How to Avoid Them
By: Published: November 29, 2010 Take a look at the most common things that can go wrong when you have guests and learn how to prevent them. Imagine you’re preparing to host your annual holiday party, and you’re past the point...Do’s and Don’ts of Homebuyer Incentives
By: G. M. Filisko Published: September 1, 2010 Homebuyer incentives can be smart marketing or a waste of money. Find out when and how to use them. Be sure you’re sending the right message to buyers when you throw in a homebuyer i...Keep Your Home Sale from Falling Apart
By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 30, 2010 After finding a buyer, all you have to do to make it to closing is to avoid these five traps. Finding a buyer for your home is just the first step on the homeselling path. Tread carefully in ...7 Tips for Staging Your Home
By: G. M. Filisko Published: March 19, 2010 Make your home warm and inviting to boost your home’s value and speed up the sale process. The first step to getting buyers to make an offer on your home is to impress them with its app...6 Tips for Choosing the Best Offer for Your Home
By: G. M. Filisko Published: February 10, 2010 Have a plan for reviewing purchase offers so you don't let the best slip through your fingers. You’ve worked hard to get your home ready for sale and to price it properly. With any luck,...