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Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) Explained For You

If you ask the Buyer or Seller in most real estate transactions to define an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), they will likely describe it as a down payment put toward the purchase of a property. While an EMD may eventually be applied to the purchase price of a home, its true purpose is something entirely different. In short, an EMD shows the Seller that th...

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Tips on How to Organize Your Junk Drawers

Photo credit: Getty Images It’s probably time to revisit your junk drawer. Not to grab your go-to tube of lip balm or a piece of gum, but to finally organize it. Before we move forward and tackle your junk drawer, let’s do a little historical rewind. References to a junk drawer date as far back as 1901, when a short story in The Michigan Alumnus mentioned &l...

Ways to Enjoy a Relaxing Staycation This Summer

1. First, get in staycation mode before your staycation officially begins, you need to get in the right head space! Get excited to treat yourself to a little fun and a little rest. You wouldn’t want to clean or pay the bills during a vacation, right? So do your errands, grocery shop, and tidy up your home beforehand. Pick up some little luxury items like a nicer-than-usual bottle of ...

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Your Home's First Impression. The Entryway

Your home's first impression. The Entryway. Everyone wants a stunning entryway that will greet their guests with an inviting presence. Whether you have a spacious entryway or a more minimal nook, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the variety of ways you can create a beautiful entryway. The possibilities for creating an inviting foyer are virtually endless when it comes to adding ...

The Importance of Making It Through a Contingency Period With Both Sides Smiling

Ideally, we’d like to work in a real estate industry in which everybody wins. Contingencies, when used in good faith, help us get closer to that goal. What are contingencies? Basically, they’re conditions that can be placed on a transaction that, if not met, invalidate the transaction. This definition probably paints more of an “everybody loses” scenario than one in...

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Ways to Renovate your Home to Skyrocket the Value

Everyone wants to sell their home for top dollar, right? Well sometimes, the best way to increase the value of your home is to put in a little work and a little investment to make your property really shine. Whether it’s curb appeal or updating the finishes to your home, these are the 9 home renovations that our experts say will increase the value of your home! Some can even be done as a ...

Keeping Your Pets Safe This Summer

The summer months can be uncomfortable, even dangerous for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. We can help you keep your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips f...

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Tips on Decorating Your Home on a Budget

There is nothing quite like switching up the vibes in your home.  Decorating your home is a lot of fun but if you aren’t careful, you could end up breaking the bank.  No need to worry though, if you are willing to get creative and tap into those DIY skills, you can update your home inexpensively and still create the vibe you want.  Today we will be sharing a few tips for de...

The Best Drought-Tolerant Plants For Your Garden

THE BEST DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS FOR YOUR FALL GARDEN FALL IN LOVE WITH WATER-SAVING CALIFORNIA PLANTS   Looking to give your garden a summer makeover? Giving your garden an updated fall feel is as easy as opting for colorful, drought-tolerant and California-native plants. With longer, warmer days, summer is the perfect time to introduce new plants into your garden. &ldq...