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Posted on 05/14/2023
"Should I refinance my mortgage?" 3 Common reasons homeowners refinance
Homeowners refinance their mortgages for an assortment of...
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Posted on 05/07/2023
When should you consider accepting a home purchase offer?
With the constant flow and moving parts of the real...
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Posted on 04/30/2023
The Best First-Time Homebuyer Options for Veteran Loan Programs
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs offers financing options for first-time homebuyers who've served in the military. Knowing the different kinds of VA loans available will help you determine the best option for your home buying plans. It can also help you prepare for the application process and find your eligibility. Here are the basic types of VA...
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Posted on 04/23/2023
Designing media rooms: Small home theater ideas
If you have unused space in your home, you might have the...
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Posted on 04/16/2023
The best times to sell a house: How to find the perfect market moment
While real estate never rests, it's important to know the...
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Posted on 04/09/2023
What you should know about property tax deferment
In real estate, a property tax deferment means a temporary...
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Posted on 04/02/2023
Choosing an Area Rug: 3 Things to Consider
An area rug can make a significant difference in the aesthetic and feel of a room. You can add style, affect the sense of space and tie together all of your furnishings in one step. But how do you choose the right rug for the room? Everybody's taste is different, but here are the main things to consider...
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Posted on 03/26/2023
Essential Tips for Growing Umbrella Plants
Schefflera, also called umbrella plant, is a popular indoor tree. The plant gets its name from the whorl-like pattern of its leaves resembling the top of an umbrella. The vibrant, glossy foliage creates a dense canopy at heights up to six feet indoors. If you're interested in growing an umbrella plant at home, here are some basic tips:...
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Posted on 03/19/2023
Must-know facts about property tax forms
Property taxes have been used for years to fund public...
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Posted on 03/12/2023
Trends: Fireplace designs that won't quit
When interior designers or architects design fireplaces,...
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Posted on 04/10/2023
Another Property Sold - 17 Westerly Drive, New City, NY 10956
Is it a dream, or is it real? The elegant, transcendent style of this Contemporary Colonial will make you wonder, as it pushes the limits of your imagination. Brilliantly maintained and fully updated, this 6-bedroom, 5.1-bath home is an homage to shape, form, and unity, right out of the pages of Architectural Digest. Start with bold curb appeal, circular drive, and etched glass front doors leading to a double-story foyer adorned with glass and onyx. Relish an outstanding, state-of-the-art, eat-in kitchen with enormous island, granite counters, double oven, and such elite names as Sub-Zero, KitchenAid, and Miele, all primed to bring out the...
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