6 Signs It’s Time to Upsize

A family with two young children playing in moving boxes.

Most people love their current homes, especially if the home is where they grew up or where they have raised their children. But no matter how many memories those homes hold, there may come a time when you will simply need to move into something bigger. Maybe your family is growing, perhaps you’ve acquired too much stuff that you can’t let go of, or maybe you need more room for your hobby. These are all signs it’s time to upsize your home. If you want to know more about these signs, keep on reading.

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How to Assemble the Perfect Herb Garden

An outdoor herb garden.

An herb garden is a perfect way to exercise your green thumb and produce a delicious product that can be used in virtually any dish you cook. There are a few decisions you’ll need to work through before getting started, such as whether you want to plant the garden indoors or outdoors. Then you can decide on the herbs and learn how to care for them. If it sounds like a lot, don’t worry, herbs are one of the easiest things to grow. Plus, we’ve broken down everything you need to know right here!

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Spring Cleaning Tasks to Remember

A bucket of sprays for spring cleaning.

While many of us would like to lounge outside and soak up blooming flowers and sunny skies when spring rolls around, it can sometimes be hard to do when there is a laundry list of lingering tasks. This is when spring cleaning often takes place, almost like a rite of passage, during the months of March, April, and May.

While a good case of spring cleaning can be subjective, it generally consists of cleaning the things you rarely do throughout the year. Here’s a roundup of the spring cleaning tasks to remember that extend beyond the typical decluttering process.

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Poor Workmanship When Renovating Your California Home? Know Your Rights

Two workers in the middle of a California home renovation.

If you are a homeowner, regardless of the age of your home, at some point there will be home improvements, maintenance, or renovations to undertake. Projects to improve your property, such as knocking out drywall or creating a backyard garden, will be exciting yet inevitably stressful.

The last thing you want to think about during your project is a future lawsuit. By consulting a real estate attorney, a consumer rights group, or local government authority before you sign on the dotted line with your selected contractor will aid you in protecting your rights.

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Real Estate Professionals Combine Talents to Form Dickson Brokerage

The owners of Realty Executives Hometown Living in Dickson, TN.

Three top Realtors® in Dickson, Tennessee, have joined forces to take their already successful real estate practices to the next level. The trio announced the opening of their new brokerage, Realty Executives Hometown Living, in the first quarter of 2022. 

Realty Executives Hometown Living combines the talent and resources of Paul Bullington, Tia Armstrong, and Beth Edwards. All three owners have high-performing real estate businesses but sought an avenue to progress their careers, build a legacy, and continue to expand their footprint. The trio concluded that merging to create a cohesive leadership team and leveraging the power of an established and respected franchise was the perfect opportunity to develop in Dickson and beyond. 

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Executive Spotlight: Angie Wilder

Angie Wilder of Realty Executives of St. Louis.

After several years in the corporate world, Executive Angie Wilder decided that traditional office life was not her style. As someone who is highly social and prioritizes relationships, she sought a career that provided both a continuous path forward and fulfillment. Angie jumped into the real estate industry as a marketing specialist but quickly determined that her calling was to help people who were in the middle of making the biggest financial decisions in life: buying and selling homes.

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Do’s & Don’ts in Storing your Wedding Gown

A wedding gown hanging in the window.

With all the planning that goes into a wedding, it’s only natural that you’d want treasured souvenirs to remember the day. If you plan on handing your wedding gown down through generations, donating it, or repurposing the material into a veil, it is critical that it be kept in perfect shape. Even though you won’t be pulling your wedding gown out from storage frequently, it is a significant part of your story that should be preserved, just like your engagement ring.

You need to think in advance about how to properly clean, protect and store your wedding gown after the big day. Preservation is a step-by-step process. Not sure where to start? This piece focuses on the dos and don’ts of storing your wedding gown.

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The Professionals You Need to Hire Before Building a Home Addition

A man looking around his home addition during construction.

Building a home addition can be an excellent real estate investment – not to mention a necessity for those who work from home. Once your addition is complete, you can rent out the secondary suite to help pay off your mortgage or supplement your income. But first, you will need to hire a few professionals who can streamline your project and help you avoid common pitfalls that can delay your build. Here are some key professionals to add to your home addition building team.

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