Real Estate Tips and Trends

August 21, 2025
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Filing A House Insurance Claim: Steps For A Smooth Process

Filing A House Insurance Claim: Steps For A Smooth Process   (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images) Guest Author:  Cindy Alvarez Filing a house insurance claim can feel overwhelming, but following clear steps ensures the process moves efficiently and maximizes your […]
August 14, 2025
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Your First Home: Essential Maintenance Habits Every New Homeowner Should Build

Image by Freepik Guest Author:  Zoe Houston Your First Home: Essential Maintenance Habits Every New Homeowner Should Build Buying your first home is a moment worth celebrating — and a responsibility worth preparing for. Owning property brings peace of mind, […]
August 9, 2025
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Most People Think They Need To Put at Least 10% Down!

Do you think you need a big down payment to buy a home? Most people believe they need at least 10% down. The truth is that’s not necessarily the case. Many buyers put down less than that. Search The typical […]
July 9, 2025
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Where Noise Hides In Your Home: Identifying Indoor Pollution Sources

Where Noise Hides In Your Home: Identifying Indoor Pollution Sources Guest Author:  Jeff Fisher Noise is more than a nuisance. It disrupts concentration, impacts sleep, and can even affect your overall well-being. While most people associate noise pollution with city […]
July 7, 2025
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Reigniting Your Creative Fire: Practices That Spark Breakthroughs

Image by Freepik Guest Author:  Zoe Houston Reigniting Your Creative Fire: Practices That Spark Breakthroughs When creative energy dims, it rarely does so all at once. It’s often a slow drift — from spark to sputter, from ideas to inertia. […]
June 30, 2025
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How to Design a Reading Nook You’ll Never Want to Leave

How to Design a Reading Nook You’ll Never Want to Leave Guest Author:  Melanie Morales Does the thought of curling up with a book in a cozy corner of your home make you smile? If so, it’s time to create […]
June 30, 2025
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Storage Mistakes That Sabotage Your Sale Price

Storage Mistakes That Sabotage Your Sale Price Guest Author:  Jordan Keller Small details can lower your home’s sale price fast, especially poor storage. Many buyers walk away because a home looks cluttered or cramped. Messy closets, overflowing cabinets, and disorganized […]
June 26, 2025
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Helpful Tips to Keep Trees Healthy During Hot Weather

Here are some tips on how to take care of trees during the  hot summer in Cincinnati, Ohio: Water your trees regularly. During hot, dry weather, trees need more water. Water deeply, so that the water reaches the roots. You […]
June 23, 2025
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What Homeowners Should Fix Before Selling — And What They Can Skip

Image by Freepik Guest Author: Christy Erikson What Homeowners Should Fix Before Selling — And What They Can Skip Selling your home can be equal parts excitement and anxiety. It’s the culmination of years of living, personal investment, and memory-making, […]