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35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less Pam Fraser. Grey room with orange chair and white and grey pottery.

Buying a new home is one of the most exciting experiences in life. And if you’re like most homebuyers, you’ll be planning your furniture placement and decor before the ink dries on your offer. But furnishing your new home can be costly.

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20 Unique Home Gifts

20 Unique Home Gifts Pam Fraser people opening a holiday gift

Every year, it seems the holidays sneak up on us. And every year, that brings with it the dreaded last-minute gift panic. Finding a present that hits all the right notes can be surprisingly stressful, even when it comes to people you’ve known for years.

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Affordable Updates

Affordable Updates two-tone kitchen cabinets and new pendant lights

Redesigns or remodels can leave homeowners with a hole in their pocket. What start as great ideas can quickly snowball into significant expenses. But sprucing up your home doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag.

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Landscape Your New Home

Landscape Your New Home

Landscaping is a great way to make the property you just purchased (or one you’ve owned for a while) feel truly like home. But not everyone has experience with designing outdoor spaces. Use these tips to help you properly plan your landscaping project and make your yard the best it can be.

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Home Addition Game Plan

Home Addition Game Plan Kitchen Transition from framing to finished

If you’re thinking about putting on an addition to your home this year, you should begin planning now. Your vision for how the new space will look is important, but there are a few things you must consider before getting started on new construction.

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Home Design Trends 2021

Home Design Trends 2021

We’ve all spent a lot more time at home over the past year. And for many of us, our homes have become our office, our classroom, our gym—and most importantly, our safe haven during times of uncertainty. So it’s no surprise to see that design trends for 2021 revolve around soothing color palettes, cozy character, and quiet retreats.

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Home Office Tips

Home Office Tips modern home office Pam Fraser

As more people are transitioning to working from home in some capacity, the need for a well-designed home office is paramount. Having a space where you feel comfortable and motivated will lead to increased productivity and happiness. To create the perfect working space, consider the following home office tips.

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Top 5 Home Organization Upgrades that “Spark Joy” for Buyers

Home Organization

Thanks to Marie Kondo and her hit Netflix series “Tidying Up,” home organization is a hot topic right now. Marie encourages her viewers to minimize their possessions and keep only those items that “spark joy.”

With spring in full bloom, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and add organizational systems to your own home. Not only will you clear out clutter, your efforts can actually increase the value of your home.

Ready to give it a try? Here are five home organization ideas that will “spark joy” for you and your property value.

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Home Buyers’ Top 5 Essential Amenities

Essential Amenities

Here are the top 5 essential amenities home buyers are looking for according to a survey by Porch. When showing homes, I see these same issues come up frequently.

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Avoid These Top 8 Home Inspection Errors

Home Inspection Errors

It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what you’re buying.

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