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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums

April 8, 2024 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related disasters that caused at least $1 billion in damages each.1 These events triggered a huge influx of home insurance claims, and analysts expect the […]

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Filed Under: Homeowners Tagged With: California Real Estate, Insurance, Real Estate Market

Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life: How to Choose the Ideal Smaller Home

March 11, 2024 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Downsize Your Home, Rightsize Your Life

When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. 😢 But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space. Take it from the […]

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Filed Under: Homeowners Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Homeowner Tips, Moving Tips, Older Adults

6 Tips for a Successful Move to a New State

February 27, 2024 By Guest Leave a Comment

6 Tips for a Successful Move to a New State

Moving to a new state can be a wonderful experience but it also comes with some significant challenges, especially if your new location is going to be quite a big change from the place you currently call home. If you’re thinking about moving from one state to another,  This article, shared below by Sarah Velasquez […]

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Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips

Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends

February 8, 2024 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends

One of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle. Whether you lean toward contemporary design or a farmhouse aesthetic, your home is your canvas. Even so, it’s always smart to think about the long-term impact those decisions […]

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Filed Under: Home Improvement Tagged With: Home Improvement Projects, Homeowner Tips

Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024

January 8, 2024 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

Real Estate Market Forecast 2024

Wondering about Real Estate Market Forecast for 2024? We’ve rounded up economists’ predictions for the coming year. A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of interest rate hikes in […]

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Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: First-Time Home Buyers, Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips

5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home

December 12, 2023 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it’s also the most wasteful. According to one survey, for example, 60% of respondents admitted to throwing away more than usual during the holiday months as they filled up their trash bins with uneaten food, wrapping paper, […]

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Filed Under: Seasonal Tagged With: Christmas, Holidays, Winter

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

November 13, 2023 By Libby Guthrie Leave a Comment

35 Tips to Furnish Your New Home for Less

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 letter. But before you run to the nearest home goods store, take a deep breath. First, you’ll need to delay any […]

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Filed Under: Homeowners Tagged With: First-Time Home Buyers, Home Improvement Projects, Homeowner Tips

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