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July 16, 2025

6 Tips for Finding Really Good Art at Flea Markets, According to Designers

At flea markets, you can find a wide range of art at low prices. One of the fun things about going from vendor to seller is that you never know what you'll find. However, if you've never bought used art before, here are some tips from experts that will help …

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July 14, 2025

Homebuyers finally responded, after mortgage rates hit lowest level in three months

A short drop in interest rates sparked a big rise in mortgage demand that had been slow before. The number of mortgage applications rose 9.4% last week compared to the week before, according to the seasonally adjusted measure from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The scores from last week were changed …

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July 11, 2025

Tackling Home Financing and Down Payment Misconceptions

Seventy-four percent of those who bought a property as their primary residence used financing, and that number climbs to ninety-one percent for first-time purchasers. Most of the time, purchasers put down a down payment when they get a loan to buy a property. But how much does it cost? And …

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July 9, 2025

The Case for Home Staging—and How It Pays Off

According to the National Association of REALTORS®'s new 2025 Profile of Home Staging, a survey of about 1,200 real estate professionals, looks matter when it comes to real estate. Taking the time to fix up a home before the for-sale sign goes up could help it sell faster and for …

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July 3, 2025

Red, White, and Boom! Your Top 10 Guide to Independence Day Weekend in Cincinnati (2025 Edition)

Independence Day weekend in Cincinnati is always an explosion of patriotic fun, and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception! From dazzling fireworks to vibrant festivals and family-friendly activities, the Queen City offers a plethora of ways to celebrate America's birthday. Get ready to plan your ultimate July 4th …

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July 2, 2025

Petios: Add Some Pet Style to Your Outdoor Space

Pet owners would do whatever to make their pets happy, even making sure that their outdoor environments are just as nice as their inside ones. This has led to the creation of the petio, which is a part of the backyard, balcony, or porch that is just for pets.
Are …

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June 30, 2025

Affordable Upgrades Suggested by Agents to Sell Your House

If you're going to sell your house soon, you've probably heard the phrase "curb appeal" a lot. In other words, you need to make your well-loved, lived-in home look as good as possible to someone who might want to buy it.
"Buyers decide whether to buy your listing in the …

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June 27, 2025

Fixer-Upper Houses: What Home Shoppers Should Know

For first-time homebuyers, purchasing a fixer-upper can be a route to homeownership; for repeat buyers, it might be a means of affording a larger home in a better community.
It might be challenging to find a move-in ready property these days due to the comparatively small number of available properties, …

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June 25, 2025

Try the 'Holding Zone' Decluttering Method When You're Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Your Stuff

Even worn-out DVDs and T-shirts that we haven't viewed in ten years or more somehow manage to make us happy, so any attempt to get rid of items is bound to be difficult.
In order to eventually declare at least some of those goods ready to go, perhaps we needed …

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June 23, 2025

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

Are you considering purchasing a home but unsure if this is the correct moment? Many are anticipating and speculating on the next move of the market. However, only the most astute purchasers are aware of this:


The best moment to buy in years may be this summer. Here are three …

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