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The 5 best places to renovate your home

Here are the five key renovation strategies that are time-tested, require minimal effort and provide options for every budget. They are designed to get sellers the best bang for their buck and top dollar for their listing.1. Flooring Every single person in a household will touch the floor every day in varying degrees, whether it’s the bedroom, living room or kitchen. It comes as no surprise that upgrading the flooring is a key feature that w

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Do You Want to Text or Talk to Appliances?

The voice-control market is seeing explosive growth in the smart home-arena. From Amazon’s Echo to Google’s Home, more homeowners are taking control over their homes, using their voice to speak commands to their home’s appliances.But some manufacturers are starting to question whether the appeal in the smart-home arena is really voice-controlled or possibly text-controlled.Facebook founder Mark Zuckerburg has been working on Jarvis, his own

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Only 1 in 10 Have Smart Home Gadgets So Far

Homeowners with smart-home devices are ahead of the curve. Connected home solutions are still in the early adopter phase worldwide, according to a survey by Gartner Inc. of nearly 10,000 online respondents in the U.S., the U.K., and Australia.Only about 10 percent of households have connected home solutions, the survey found. The survey considered “connected home solutions” to be devices and services that are connected to one another and to t

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What’s Hot Outdoors - Sustainable, High-Tech

Two big selling points for your listings’ outdoor spaces are sustainability and tech friendliness. The American Society of Landscape Architects says those features were the two most popular design elements with outdoor living spaces in ASLA’s 2017 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey. ASLA surveyed 817 landscape architects to determine the popularity of certain outdoor features.About 82 percent of landscape architects said that na

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Top 10 Moving Destinations in the U.S.

Atlanta, Ga., was the top moving destination in the U.S. for 2016, according to a newly released study by Penske Truck Rental, which reflects the company’s one-way rental truck data. Atlanta has claimed the top spot for the past seven years. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, continues to increase in moves, however.Take a look at the chart below to view the top moving destinations in the U.S.Source: Penske Truck Rental

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REALTORS: Use Super Bowl Tactics for Your Presentation

As you gather around the TV, munchies in hand, to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday, take note of more than just the big plays and even bigger commercials. Brokers and agents can learn a thing or two about acing their next presentation from the players on the field.Whether you’re in a one-on-one meeting with clients, speaking at your local chamber of commerce, assuming a leadership role in community, or getting in front of your entire company or

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VALENTINE: Give a Unique Gift this Valentine's Day!

Now's the time to start on your own personalized song for your Valentine. Consider this unique gift that y'all will enjoy for a lifetime!Currently on sale for only $49! Includes custom written lyrics along with a vocal and guitar (at minimum) recording burned to CD and framed. Place your order before it's too late!

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