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Small Compromises to Find a Home in Your Budget
Struggling to find a home within your budget? Try these small compromises, which can lead to huge savings. And when you’re ready to start...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Apr 17
- 1 min
5 Ways to Save on a Home Purchase
Buying a home can be daunting—and expensive. Here are some tried-and-true strategies to save money on your home purchase. Ready to start...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 31
- 1 min
4 Steps to Prep Your Home for the Spring Market
Are you thinking about selling your home this spring? Watch for 4 steps you should take right now. Then reach out for a free value...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 27
- 1 min
What Recent Bank Failures Mean for Mortgage Rates and You
Recent bank failures have brought mortgage rates down—and economists predict they could fall even further in the coming months. As expert...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 20
- 1 min
3 Essential Elements to Market Your Home
You’re ready to put your house on the market—but do you know how to make it stand out to buyers? Watch this video to learn about three...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 13
- 1 min
5 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
Are you thinking about buying a home in the near future? If so, it’s time to get your finances in order. Here are the top questions to...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Mar 7
- 5 min
Market Timing
How does “timing” affect a home’s sales potential? ⏲️ Many different factors can drive (or dampen) homebuyer demand, including: ✅...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Feb 20
- 1 min
4 Factors to Consider Before You Build an ADU
Want to add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your property? Here are some important factors to consider. An ADU can be a great...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jan 23
- 1 min
3 DIY Home Organization Upgrades
Organization ideas that can improve your home–and your life! Wondering which upgrades will offer the greatest return when you sell your...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jan 16
- 1 min
New Year’s Resolutions for Homebuyers
Thinking about buying a home in 2023? Add these 3 resolutions to your list. Wondering what else you need to do to prepare for a home...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Jan 5
- 1 min
2023 Real Estate Market Outlook
After a wild 2022, a new year is here. But what will it hold for the real estate market? We’ve rounded up economists’ predictions for...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Reasons to Sell in Winter
Winter can be a great time to sell a home. Watch this video for 3 great reasons to list your home this season. Then reach out for a free...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Dec 6, 2022
- 1 min
Home Seller’s Guide
Skyrocketing home prices, rollercoaster mortgage rates, fierce competition over limited inventory… It’s certainly been tough to be a...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Home Pricing Sweet Spot
Have you watched homes on your street sell for sky-high prices in the past few years? It’s tempting to aim high when it comes time to...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Nov 25, 2022
- 1 min
Paint Trends
What says “fresh start” better than a fresh coat of paint? Every autumn, the major paint brands forecast the top hues for the coming...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Oct 20, 2022
- 1 min
2022 Home Design Trends
Planning to list your home? Think about how it stacks up to today’s trends. According to Houzz, these design trends are currently...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min
Homeowners Insurance
Cover your castle day and “knight” with the right homeowners insurance! Before you purchase or renew your homeowners insurance policy,...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
Closet Makeover
According to the U.S.-based National Association of Realtors, closet renovations average an 83% return on investment. So if cluttered...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
Cut Cooling Costs
The heat is on — but cooling off during the summer months doesn’t have to mean a sky-high electric bill. Keep comfortable without...
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Laurie & Shapoor
- Aug 1, 2022
- 1 min
Short-Term Rental Trends
The short-term rental market is hotter than a habanero! Should you buy a second property to offer up for short-term stays? Maybe, if you...
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