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Cyber Safety for Computer Users of All Ages

No matter your age, if you use a computer – and especially the internet – you need to be savvy about security. Yet many users have no idea how vulnerable they might be to malicious thieves who can “hack” and “phish” into personal computers. To prevent theft of information that can ...

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9 Eco-Friendly Features to Add to Your Home

[caption id="attachment_2093" align="aligncenter" width="900"] a light bulb with a plant inside of it[/caption] Creating a sustainable and eco-friendly home doesn’t have to be difficult. All you will need are some eco-friendly features to add to your home. Soon, your home will be transformed. You will live a more sustainable life with ...

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Affordable Staging Ideas

Remember the last time you walked through a furniture showroom? You probably noticed that the sofa, chairs, tables and other furnishings were arranged – or staged – to make them look more appealing. You might have seen an attractive lamp on a sofa end table, or an appetizing bowl of ...

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The ABC’s of Fire Safety

When it comes to home fire safety, a little preparation and precaution go a long way toward ensuring your family, your home, and your valuables are protected.  Consider the following important information about preventing, fighting and escaping residential fires. Fires and Fire Extinguishers Fires are classified into different types, depending on the ...

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How to Get Your Yard Ready for a Home Sale

The Interior of your home is a top priority when selling the property. The quality of the floors, cleanliness, bathroom and kitchen upgrades, and other details are all important for the sale's success. However, focusing too much on the interior usually, cause sellers to make a common mistake – forget ...

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Characteristics of a Desirable Street

Sometimes you know a desirable street when you see one. For example, it’s obvious that a home on a cul-de-sac is enticing mainly because there isn’t any through traffic. What are the other characteristics of a desirable street that may not be as obvious? Here are just a few: Sidewalks. A sidewalk ...

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Budget-Friendly Tips for Homebuying as a Family

By Alexis Hall   Your children may not be contributing to the mortgage, but homebuying will no doubt be a family affair. Your kids' needs (and futures) will dictate many aspects of the home-buying process, but that doesn't mean you have to go over budget or become over-stressed. The Vieira Group offers ...

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Easy Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal in Winter

By Lisa Roberts [caption id="attachment_2071" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Featured image[/caption] Curb appeal is always important for anyone trying to sell their home, which is no different during winter. That said, most techniques people use to boost curb appeal are impossible during winter. Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to increase your home's ...

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What Home Inspectors See that You Can’t

When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it out from top to bottom. This inspection will ensure that the property doesn’t have any unexpected “issues”. After all, you don’t want to buy a home only to discover that ...

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How Decluttering Can Help You Sell Your Home Faster

 It’s getting tougher and tougher to sell your property at a good price. By: Lisa Roberts The real estate market is more competitive than ever, and it’s only going to get tougher to sell your property. So, it is no wonder people are scrambling to find any way to make their property ...

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