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May 23, 2013
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Home & Design: Feature Articles

  • Amp Up Curb Appeal
    09/18/2012

    While most real estate professionals advise their clients to tend to the yard work, trim the trees, and put out a new welcome mat, they may miss these compelling ideas for sprucing up exteriors.

  • Seek Greater Enlightenment
    07/18/2012

    Proper lighting will greatly enhance a home’s presentation. Here are 10 ways to amp things up.

  • 5 Steps to an Organized Home Office
    07/01/2012

    With the help of a professional organizer, Coldwell Banker sales associate Bridget Gricus organized her home office in five easy steps. Here's how you can, too.

  • 5 Low-Cost Kitchen Redos Buyers Will Love
    03/01/2012

    Kitchen remodeling sales were up 36 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared with the same time a year earlier, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association. It’s no wonder: The kitchen is the focal point in many homes.

  • Hot Staging Trends in 2012
    03/01/2012

    The clutter is cleared. The house is clean. Now, what accessories and accents can you use to make a room look fresh and modern?

  • Sniffle-Proof a Home: Top Allergy-Fighting Ideas
    03/01/2012

    Alleviate allergens in a listing with these home-prepping techniques from the Mayo Clinic.

  • Cutting-Edge Color
    03/01/2012

    Tangerine tango, a bright, burnt orange hue, was named 2012 Color of the Year by Pantone Color Institute. Here are three ways to incorporate this color, reminiscent of a sunset, in a home:

  • Green Up Home Cleanup
    03/01/2012

    When advising sellers on how to prep their home for sale, let the four C’s of staging be your guide. Here’s the green way to make the listing clean, clutter-free, colorful, and creative.

  • Two Home Redos Customers Crave
    03/01/2012

    Ideas generating buzz among buyers.

  • Winter Alert: Get Outdoor Spaces in Shape
    02/13/2012

    Warm weather is just a month or two away in many parts of the country. Here are some steps you can take to make outdoor areas more livable during long, sun-filled days.