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Considering A Move To South Bend? See Cost Of Living Perks

Did you know that Niche.com ranked South Bend as the city with the second lowest cost of living in the country? Yes, you read that correc...

Moving Company Or DIY Move?

If you will be packing and moving homes soon, you are likely deciding whether or not to hire a moving company. While movers can make a mo...

How To Make Buyers Fall For Your Home This Season

Did you know Fall is the second-best season for selling a home? That’s right. So, if your home is on the market, make use of the seasonal...

Preparing to Downsize In 3 Easy Steps

So, you have decided it’s time to downsize. While the emerging minimalist inside of you is jumping for joy, your persistent inner-perfect...

Let’s Talk Budgeting

Buying a home is an exciting process. To prevent this time from becoming overwhelming and stressful, make sure you and your budget are p...

A Little Spritz of Je-Ne-Sais-Quoi For Your Next Home Showing

You’ve cleaned the house, re-organized the nooks and crannies, removed bulky, unappealing furniture, and primped the landscape and flower...

3 Tips To Show-Off Your Kitchen’s Potential

If your home is on the market, you likely want to create cohesion and coziness throughout your home. So, why not start with the kitchen? ...

4 Mover Hacks That Just Might Come In Handy

Moving homes often involves several logistics. Here are four tips from Updater that could make your move just a little bit more simple: #...

How To Re-Purpose Your Patio Like A Pro

Want to spruce up your patio for your summertime barbeques? Or maybe you are looking to sell your home? No matter your reason, here are i...

4 Tips for Mowing a Healthy Lawn All Summer Long

Whether your home is well-lived in, brand-new to you, or currently on the market, keeping a well-manicured lawn is an important aspect of...

How Much Storage Does My New Home Need?

If you plan to downsize, storage may be the last thing on your mind. However, for every move to a new home, it’s important to consider wh...

Kids Zone: 4 Ways To Help Your Kids Adjust To The Move

Moving from a family home can be difficult for kids. Sometimes it can feel to them as if their friends, memories, and perhaps even a bit ...

To Buy Or To Rent?

Whatever your reason is for relocating, the decision to rent or buy your next home depends on variety of factors based on personal, famil...

How to Teach an Old House New Tricks (and on a budget too!)

Modernizing your home does not have to break your bank or cause loss of sleep. Check out these easy and cost-effective ways from HGTV and...

Sprucing Up Your Home This Spring

From all the wear-and-tear brought on by winter's elements, your home’s exterior is likely due for some TLC this spring. While we’ve alre...

7 Spots to Add to Your Home's Spring Cleaning Checklist

Whether you are buying or selling this season, a good spring cleaning can work wonders in your home. So, where to begin? Check out the li...

Shine On: How to Stage Your Home With Proper Lighting

Natural light is often near the top of home-buyers’ “want” lists, but not all homes are built to offer this feature. Regardless of the p...

How to Stage a Bonus Room

Whether you and your family have referred to it as the game room, the play room, the study, the lounge, or whatever else, appropriately s...

Choosing The Right Address For You

Location often plays a significant role in prompting (or in some cases, requiring) a move. Whether you desire to reduce your commute time...

New Year, New Home, and Never Done This Before?

Buying your first home may seem like an intimidating process. But, it does not have to be. By equipping yourself with knowledge, planning...

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