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Posted on 04/12/2020
Kitchen Cabinet Update: All New or Refreshed?
Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...
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Posted on 04/05/2020
DIY: Using Concrete Pavers in Your Yard
Image by Bronisław Dróżka from Pixabay For anyone who is intimidated by the idea of working with garden pavers, for those who may think they are tools only for professionals experienced in masonry, be assured that you too can beautify your garden and yard with these smooth finishing touches. Perfect for taming and refining wild, overgrown areas, concrete...
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Posted on 03/29/2020
A Cheerful, Clean Kitchen Will Help Sell Your Home
Putting your house on the market is a lot like preparing to host a holiday party; you want to make the best possible impression on people without having to spend a small fortune in the process! Assuming your home is not drastically outdated or in disrepair, there are a lot of simple things you can do to make it...
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Posted on 03/22/2020
Landscaping for Your Location
Photo by Matt Chen on Unsplash When you’re creating a landscaping plan for your home it is essential to design around the local climate and weather patterns. When you opt for plants that thrive in your area, you know they are well equipt to handle the seasonal changes specific to your location. This adaptation makes them easier to...
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Posted on 03/15/2020
Grooming Tips for Dogs
Image by Autri Taheri from Unsplash Keeping dogs well-groomed is an important part of helping them stay healthy and happy. The amount of grooming your dogs need depends on certain factors, such as the kind of coat they have or whether or not they tend to roll around in dirt or mud. The following grooming tips can help...
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Posted on 03/08/2020
Inspection or No Inspection - What You Need to Know
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay As you move forward with your home purchase, your real estate agent may recommend that you have your home inspected. Sometimes the inspection is required by the lender or insurance company, but sometimes it’s an optional step. Buyers who have the option sometimes consider skipping the inspection to save a little cash....
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Posted on 03/01/2020
Key Reasons to Sell a Small Town Home
A small town home initially may have proven to be ideal. But if your current small town house fails to meet your needs, there is no need to worry. In fact, you can add your small town residence to the local housing market and relocate to a new city or town at your convenience. Ultimately, there are many reasons...
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Posted on 02/23/2020
Joyful Homeownership
Photo by Andy Dean Photography via Shutterstock The phrase “the joys of homeownership” is a staple in most households. But sometimes, you think you hear a snicker behind the smile. Now that you’re finally ready to become an owner, you might be wondering if that term is truthful or sarcastic. The answer is “Both.” How can it be...
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Posted on 02/16/2020
How Can You Get the Best Price for Your Home?
Selling a home can be challenging, even for an individual who is laser-focused on getting the best price for his or her house. Fortunately, we're here to help you achieve the best-possible results during the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you obtain the best price for your residence. 1. Study the...
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Posted on 03/17/2020
Another Property Rented - 555 Central Avenue #233, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Welcome to Scarsdale Meadows! This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath duplex has been newly renovated from top to bottom. Be the first to move in to this bright, sunny unit in the Edgemont School district. The open living room/dining area features recessed lighting and engineered wood floors. There is plenty of storage in the 3 closets on the first floor. Enjoy sitting out on the balcony while sipping your morning coffee/tea or just reading a book. The completely new eat-in-kitchen is equipped with stainless steel KitchenAid appliances and granite counters. The new powder room completes the downstairs. Upstairs the master bedroom has 3 closets and...
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Posted on 02/21/2020
Another Property Sold - 475 Bronx River Road #6G, Yonkers, NY 10704
This beautifully updated 1-bedroom is a top floor, corner unit. Features include large freshly painted rooms with plenty of windows, high ceilings, original hardwood floors, updated eat-in-kitchen with beautiful white cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and an updated bath. This lovely post war building has an updated laundry room and is located just a short walk to shops, restaurants, markets, and public transportion. Why rent, when you can buy! Don’t miss your opportunity to tour this move in ready...
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Posted on 02/12/2020
Another Property Sold - 300 Main Street #3J, White Plains, NY 10601
Welcome to this beautiful updated 1-bedroom Condominium. Features include large freshly painted rooms with plenty of windows, high ceilings, original hardwood floors, architectural archways, updated eat-in-kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and breakfast bar, updated bath and a custom 10 foot long California Closet built in Armoire. The Brentwood Condominium is a lovely prewar building with a newly updated lobby, bike room, additional owner storage and updated laundry room. Located in the heart of White Plains. Walk 6 minutes in any direction to find a copious number of restaurants, bars, malls, shops, markets, theaters, parks and...
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