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Jul 17
2 min

4 Cool Ways to Hide Your TV

Today, flat-screen TVs are ubiquitous—hanging serenely on walls, freeing up space once hogged by bulky traditional boob tubes and the...

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3 Sneaky Ways to Make a Small Home Office Look Huge

Nicole Scott

Jul 12
3 min

3 Sneaky Ways to Make a Small Home Office Look Huge

The struggle of the way-too-small home office: a space that needs to be functional often doubling as a guest room and the holding pen for...

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6 Tips for Buying in a Competitive Market

Nicole Scott

Jul 10
4 min

6 Tips for Buying in a Competitive Market

The housing market is still hot in some of the hottest market. This can be scary because of how tough it is to buy a home in a...

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5 Financing Essentials for Buying Property at a Real Estate Auction

Nicole Scott

Jun 29
3 min

5 Financing Essentials for Buying Property at a Real Estate Auction

Pandemic-related mortgage bailouts are ending, and foreclosures are now rising. Foreclosure stats jumped 32% in the third quarter of this...

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Should you go to an open house even if you’re not ready to buy?

Nicole Scott

Jun 28
4 min

Should you go to an open house even if you’re not ready to buy?

With all of the listing sites available, browsing homes online can become addictive. Even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a...

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Nicole Scott

Jun 22
2 min

Is a Dual Agency Relationship Risky?

Can one agent represent both parties? The answer: It depends. Buyers and sellers sometimes have the option of entering into a dual agency...

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Nicole Scott

Jun 20
9 min

Sealing and Insulating Your Ductwork

Who doesn’t want to save money on utility bills? A good place to start is by insulating your ducts. Insulation isn’t free, but as the old...

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Nicole Scott

May 7
3 min

A 3-Step Downsizing Plan

When it's time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place. Moving...

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How to Save 20% When You BIY Instead of DIY

Nicole Scott

May 2
6 min

How to Save 20% When You BIY Instead of DIY

You want to get projects done around the house, but you lack the skills, desire, or the time to DIY. The other side of the coin—hiring it...

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Nicole Scott

Apr 30
4 min

Your Pipes Are Gross, but That’s OK

Plumbers do the dirtiest of work, but somehow the profession has garnered a reputation for rip-offs. But where would you be without them?...

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Nicole Scott

Apr 30
4 min

Give Your Home a Morale Makeover

7 easy ways to revitalize your space and boost your mood With many Americans spending a lot more time at home, you may find your house...

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Nicole Scott

Feb 27
2 min

Tap into Your Home’s Equity

Your home is a valuable asset. Does it make sense to harness that value? Homeowners continue to refinance their mortgages to take...

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Nicole Scott

Feb 20
3 min

5 Tips for Moving to a New City

Between packing up everything in your house, coordinating move-out and move-in dates, finding a new place to live, and trying to stay...

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Accessory Dwelling Units: Tips for Building One!

Nicole Scott

Feb 13
5 min

Accessory Dwelling Units: Tips for Building One!

Before building an accessory dwelling unit, there are some legal, design, and financial implications to consider. Accessory dwelling...

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Nicole Scott

Feb 6
4 min

Dream Home Checklist

Pre-approved? Know what you can afford? That means it is time to start house hunting! The hunt for your dream home can stall quickly if...

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Down Payment Assistance Programs vs. Rent-to-Own

Nicole Scott

Jan 30
2 min

Down Payment Assistance Programs vs. Rent-to-Own

Is buying in your future? While the idea of rent-to-own seems reasonable, in practice, such arrangements may not be in a buyer’s best...

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Nicole Scott

Jan 23
3 min