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To Renovate or to Move?

You’re looking for a change in your house. Maybe you’d like to redo the kitchen and the bathrooms. The question then becomes whether it’s better to sell the house and look for a new one or save it through a remodel.

We’ve got to let you know: Should you stay or should you go?

Here’s the bad news: Every situation is different. It becomes a math problem. The good news is…

How to Choose the Right Fence For Your Family

When it comes to fences, there’s no shortage of options. Between picket width, rail length, gates and everything between, it can be hard to know where to start. But when you think about how you’re going to use your yard, and who is going to be using it too, you can narrow down your options fairly easily.

We’ll be going over a few key considerations when getting a fence:

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What is a Real Estate Betterment?

Clients often ask about betterments and home value. What is a betterment and how does it differ from normal improvements to a home or property? Here is the answer.
Simply put, if it makes your property more valuable (or better), it’s a betterment. Painting your home isn’t a betterment because it sustains your home’s value but doesn’t increase it. But a new addition to your home does…

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