Staging Tips
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A good stager’s art will capture and appeal to the best possible buyers on a visual, visceral,... -
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Staging, the process of decorating a listing to make it more attractive for sale, is all but... -
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Q: What is the most important thing to remember in virtual staging? A: Last March when news of...
Home Improvement
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Well-intentioned "wish-cyclers" toss questionable items into their recycling bins, hoping they... -
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For a spring holiday meal, what could be better than a dish with asparagus? For AP food columnist... -
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Seed racks are sprouting like weeds these days at local nurseries and garden centers. There's now... -
![FILE - A worker organizes items at a Walmart Supercenter in North Bergen, N.J., on Feb. 9, 2023. If inflation has eaten away at your budget, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier. As of March, prices are up 6% over the past 12 months, according to the most recent consumer price index. At the same time, just over half of filers (55%) are expecting tax refunds for the 2022 tax year, with an average expected refund of $2,205, according to the 2023 Nerdwallet Tax Report.]()
With prices rising on everyday items, consumers can use their tax refunds — which just over half...
Market Forecast
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What happened in last week's housing market? A lot. We break down what buyers and sellers need to... -
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As homebuyers and sellers alike bide their time, here's what's going on in the housing market... -
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As we count down to New Year's Eve, we reveal a significant change the real estate market hasn't... -
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Housing data in the week that includes the Thanksgiving holiday shows that the housing market...
BUYING A HOME
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Pro or con? When buying an old house, its charming personality could come along with a steep... -
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Closing costs are the array of fees entailed with the purchase of your home. Here's what to watch... -
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You're ready to move in to your brand-new home—but before you do, check these expert tips to make... -
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How did open houses become the standard in American real estate? Whose idea was it? And when,...
