Staging Tips
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“Every nook and cranny is being dressed.” -
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A good stager’s art will capture and appeal to the best possible buyers on a visual, visceral,... -
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Staging, the process of decorating a listing to make it more attractive for sale, is all but... -
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Q: What is the most important thing to remember in virtual staging? A: Last March when news of...
Home Improvement
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![This Sept. 26, 2023, image provided by Lauren E. Sikorski shows Boom Boom White dahlias grown by Sow-Local, a specialty cut-flower farm in Oakdale, NY. (Lauren E. Sikorski via AP)]()
Dahlias have an intimidating reputation. Beautiful and cheerful, they do require a planting,... -
![A no-trespassing sign hangs on a gate outside a private property, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Pomfret, Vt., that has become a destination for fall foliage viewers, clogging a narrow rural road. The town is closing the road to leaf peepers through mid-October because it says the increased traffic has caused significant safety, environmental, aesthetic and quality of life issues.]()
Social media users take note: You'll no longer be able to snap that fall foliage selfie in your... -
![This Sept. 8, 2023, image provided by Justine Damiano shows a hummingbird sipping nectar from a feeder Southwick, Massachusetts. (Justine Damiano via AP)]()
Most of the hummingbirds that visited our gardens over the summer are now on their way to winter... -
![This Sept. 18, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows a low-maintenance Aloe vera plant in Syosset, NY. (Jessica Damiano via AP)]()
The biggest hurdle in caring for a houseplant is often remembering not to neglect it. So,...
Market Forecast
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Rates for a 30-year fixed-rate loan rose to its highest level since 2000, landing at an average... -
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According to a new Realtor.com report on America's Hottest Housing Markets of August 2023,... -
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In the wake of the Federal Reserve's much-anticipated decision to not raise rates on Wednesday,... -
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After two weeks of declines, mortgage rates rose this week, averaging 7.18% for a 30-year...
BUYING A HOME
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Homeowners associations are usually part of new-construction communities. Here's what you need to... -
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People who want to purchase a brand-new home, but don't want to wait for it to be built, should... -
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Talking to the neighbors can uncover a mine of info about your new home. Because who else knows... -
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Think all-cash home buyers always have the edge over buyers with mortgages? Think again. Here’s...
