The December holidays are now a distant memory and even Valentine’s Day is behind us. But, if you are like me, there may be moments when you look longingly at the spot where your tree stood or where decorations and ornaments were placed in abundance. Your home may feel a bit bare with holiday decorations [...]

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“The greatest masterpieces were once only pigments on a palette.” – Henry S. Hoskins

Recently, I attended a builder event for Regent Homes at St. Johns Forest. The moment I walked in the door, I felt not only warmth from the hospitality, but also from the home itself.
This made me wonder why some homes just [...]

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When I started this Homebuying Adventure, I had never heard of a home warranty. As a renter, you call your landlord or apartment manager when things break. Other than the inconvenience, repairs are not really your problem.
But as a homeowner, what happens when the air conditioner or heat stops working? What do you do when [...]

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I love helping friends pick out paint colors. I have a few tried-and-true colors I always recommend. While I still love going to the store to pick out paint samples and consult a professional, there are times when I am out and about and see a color I love. I have to know what it [...]

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Last year, I found myself in the very unfortunate position of being laid-off. I had thought that with the downturn of the economy I could find myself in this situation, but I really thought I would have some idea it was coming before it happened. Well, I didn’t. I had no idea.
The first of many [...]

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When we hear the words “spring cleaning”, most of us think about the junk drawer or the hall closet that desperately needs some TLC. When we hear the words “spring cleaning” we think of dust, clutter and mess. What many of us tend to forget when we hear the words “spring cleaning” is financial spring [...]

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I like creativity and crafty projects to help spruce up my home. Surfing the internet and browsing magazines are great ways to get inspiration but nothing beats hearing ideas from my friends. Recently, a creative girlfriend of mine told me a great story about her quest to update her bedroom on a budget.
She had been [...]

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Am I upbeat that our new homes division has had its best 4 months in the past two years…you bet! I interact with a lot of builders, developers, banks and real estate companies in our region and the number one question that I always get is, “So how’s business?” Then it is invariably followed [...]

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Have you ever considered replacing your flooring but had a hard time deciding what covering to use? Or have you ever tried to decide between two homes that you liked but weren’t sure if you liked hardwoods in one vs. carpet in the other?
I never really considered flooring until a few years ago when I [...]

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My father has been in real estate some 30 plus years and has just recently had some serious bouts with termites in one of his homes. Termites are no laughing matter and in speaking with a colleague of mine, he described the following story:
“I was working in my yard a few years ago and noticed [...]

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