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The Joy of Giving Back to Your Community This Christmas

Spreading Holiday Cheer: The Joy of Giving Back to Your Community This Christmas The holiday season is a time of joy, love, and togetherness. Beyond the sparkling lights, gifts, and festive meals, it’... ...more

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November 21, 2024•3 min read

🎄 The Magic of Christmas: A Season of Joy and Togetherness 🎄

As the air fills with the scent of pine and the twinkle of lights brightens even the darkest nights, we know the most magical season of the year has arrived—Christmas! This time of year is all about c... ...more

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November 19, 2024•1 min read

Festive Holiday Decor Ideas to Make Your Home Shine This Season

The holiday season is a magical time to make your home feel warm and welcoming, a place for loved ones to gather and celebrate. Whether you love classic decorations or modern minimalism, these holiday... ...more

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November 13, 2024•3 min read

Hurricane Helene's Devastating Impact on North Carolina

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, bringing unprecedented destruction to the state, especially in the western regions near Asheville. Originating as a Category 4 storm, Helene’... ...more

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November 04, 2024•1 min read

What Kind of Compost Is Good for Gardening?

Eco-friendly and zero-waste readers are likely very familiar with the concept of composting. For those who aren’t, compost is all-natural fertilizer that brings a host of microbial nutrients to your g... ...more

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October 31, 2024•3 min read

Ask a Sleep Expert: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep During a Move

Moving can be one of the most stressful life experiences a person can go through. And during the moving process, some of us may find it more difficult to get a good night’s sleep. ...more

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October 24, 2024•6 min read

Tips for Restoring Your Wood Floors

Hardwood floors have an incomparable beauty and they can add warmth and style to any room. Whether you have a traditional home with architectural details or a modern, industrial space, hardwoods fit r... ...more

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October 16, 2024•4 min read

How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost?

So you have decided that your kitchen needs a new look. One of the biggest updates you can make is to replace your cabinetry. ...more

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October 16, 2024•17 min read

🍂 Fall Home Maintenance Tips for a Cozy and Safe Winter 🍂

🍂 Get your home ready for winter with these essential fall maintenance tips! From sealing drafts to checking your heating system, a little prep now means a cozy and safe season ahead. 🏡✨ ...more

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October 13, 2024•7 min read

Are Plantation Shutters Out of Style?

Are plantation shutters out of style? It is a fair question, and it may be one you are asking if you are renovating your home. The short answer to his question is no. Plantation shutters are not out o... ...more

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October 09, 2024•12 min read

5 Bunk Bed Alternatives (That Kids of All Ages Will Love)

Whether your family has grown or you are moving into a smaller space, a traditional bunk bed is a popular option. But what if want something different than a regular old bunk bed? Fortunately, bed bun... ...more

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October 02, 2024•9 min read

7 Ways REALTORS® Help You Successfully List and Sell Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, having the right real estate professional by your side can make all the difference. If you're thinking about listing your property, partnering with an agent who is ... ...more

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October 01, 2024•4 min read

Unlock Your Home Ownership Dreams – Join Our Free Home Buyer Seminar!

Are you dreaming of owning your own home but don’t know where to start? Perhaps you’ve heard that the home-buying process can be confusing or overwhelming. Well, we're here to help you! Our Free Home ... ...more

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September 25, 2024•3 min read

5 Easy Alternatives to Underground Sprinkler Systems

When it comes to keeping your garden hydrated it may seem like there aren’t many affordable alternatives to underground sprinkler systems, but that isn’t necessarily the case! There are several ways y... ...more

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September 24, 2024•9 min read

Small Home Office Ideas That Deliver Big on Style

While the home office used to be something of a luxury (just picture someone referring to their “study”), it’s become a necessity for many. Small home office ideas are crucial for those who are short ... ...more

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September 21, 2024•4 min read

Whimsical and Fun Ideas for Your Kids’ Playroom

Play is a serious business for kids, and a creative playroom helps them get to work. Spark their imagination when they immerse themselves in these whimsical playroom ideas. ...more

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September 16, 2024•10 min read

What is a Half Bathroom?

Are you wondering what a half bathroom is? To put it simply, a half bathroom, sometimes referred to as a guest bathroom or a powder room, is a bathroom that has only a toilet and sink. ...more

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September 12, 2024•3 min read

8 Laundry Detergent Alternatives

If you are becoming more aware of the ingredients that go onto and into your body, you may be looking for laundry detergent alternatives. Commercial laundry detergent contains many chemicals that can ... ...more

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September 09, 2024•8 min read

Stylish Yet Productive Home Office Design Ideas

Do you do a good bit of your work from home? If so, you have probably been thinking about having a home office. Sometimes, just setting up at the kitchen table just doesn’t cut it. You have too many d... ...more

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September 05, 2024•2 min read

10 Backyard Water Features (the Whole Family Will Love)

One of the best things about owning your own home is that you are free to do what you want with your yard, including thinking about backyard water features. With that kind of freedom, it can be hard t... ...more

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September 02, 2024•7 min read

Delectable Outdoor Kitchen Ideas

No matter how simple or complex your kitchen must be, it’s all about gathering with friends and enjoying the food of the season. Putting plenty of seating adjacent to your outdoor kitchen area will en... ...more

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August 29, 2024•2 min read

Should You Rent or Sell Your House in Charlotte, NC? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Deciding whether to rent or sell your house in Charlotte, NC, or the surrounding areas can be a challenging decision. Here’s a comprehensive look to help you make an informed choice. ...more

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August 16, 2024•2 min read

Back To School Essentials: Your Ultimate Checklist!

As the new school year approaches, it’s time to gear up with all the essentials to ensure a smooth and successful start. ...more

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August 15, 2024•1 min read

Keeping Up: A Yearly Maintenance Schedule to Preserve Your Home

Preserving the integrity of your home requires regular maintenance, but it's easy to overlook crucial tasks amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. In this comprehensive blog post, we'll provide y... ...more

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July 31, 2024•3 min read

Raise the Bar: Inspiring Garage Bar Ideas for Your Home

Transforming your garage into a stylish and functional bar is a fantastic way to create a unique entertainment space in your home. In this blog post, we'll explore a variety of inspiring garage bar id... ...more

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July 24, 2024•5 min read

Bathroom Remodel Ideas to Inspire Your Next Renovation

Transforming your bathroom into a sanctuary of style and comfort is a rewarding endeavor. Whether you're looking to enhance functionality, increase storage space, or simply update the aesthetic, there... ...more

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July 17, 2024•3 min read

Mastering the Art: How to Install a Carpet Like a Pro

Installing a carpet may seem like a daunting task, but with the right guidance, you can achieve professional-looking results in no time. In this comprehensive blog post, we'll take you through the ste... ...more

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July 17, 2024•3 min read

Smart Strategies: How to Save Money on Heating and Cooling Bills

In today's world, finding ways to save money is always a smart move. One area where you can make a significant impact is on your heating and cooling bills. Whether you're facing scorching summers or c... ...more

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July 10, 2024•3 min read

Live at The Amp with Thurston Howell Band

Enjoy a local community concert during Live at The Amp. Admission is $10 per person; ages 5 and under are free. The Amp provides the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening filled with music, fr... ...more

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July 07, 2024•2 min read

Open House Food Ideas to Make Your Open House a Success

Transforming your open house into a memorable and successful event involves more than just showcasing the property. Delicious food can create a warm and inviting atmosphere, encouraging potential buye... ...more

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July 03, 2024•3 min read

Anne Springs Close Rooted Rhythm Music Series

Anne Springs Close Rooted Rhythm Music Series: Darrell Scott String Band with Chatham County Line ...more

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July 01, 2024•3 min read

Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Unlocking the best deal in real estate often comes down to savvy negotiation tactics. Smart buyers understand the art of negotiation and use a variety of strategies to secure favorable terms and prici... ...more

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June 26, 2024•3 min read

Questions to Ask When Interviewing a New Realtor

Choosing the right realtor is a critical step in the home buying or selling process. To ensure you find the best fit for your needs, it's essential to ask the right questions during the interview pro... ...more

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June 19, 2024•3 min read

Hidden Ways Listing Agents Help Homeowners Sell Faster & for More Money

Unlocking the secrets to a swift and lucrative home sale often involves more than meets the eye. Listing agents serve as invaluable allies in this journey, employing a range of hidden tactics to expe... ...more

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June 12, 2024•3 min read

How Virtual Staging Software Can Drive Traffic to Your Home

Virtual staging software is revolutionizing the real estate market by enhancing the visual appeal of homes for sale. By using digital technology to furnish and decorate empty or poorly staged rooms, v... ...more

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June 05, 2024•3 min read

Interior Paint Colors That Will Help Your Home Sell Quicker

Choosing the right interior paint colors can make a significant impact on how quickly your home sells. Neutral tones like beige, taupe, and gray provide a blank canvas that appeals to a wide range of ... ...more

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May 29, 2024•4 min read

Home Staging Mistakes to Avoid

Home staging is a crucial step in the home selling process that involves strategically arranging and decorating a property to make it more attractive to potential buyers. The goal of home staging is t... ...more

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May 22, 2024•3 min read

Stylish Home Exterior Ideas

The exterior of your home is a space that is meant to be seen. Every time you, your family, and guest come and go, they will get a look at the exterior. The design of your house and the style of lands... ...more

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May 19, 2024•2 min read

Luxury Home For Sale-Matthews, NC

Home is 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths 5115 sq. ft. nestled in Matthews, NC's Brookhaven subdivision. ...more

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May 08, 2024•2 min read

Back to Basics: The Importance of Rhythm in Interior Design (Plus, How to Make It Work for You)

Odds are, you’re probably used to hearing about rhythm in connection to music. It’s the thread that ties all the stanzas, bridges, and choruses in a song together. However, rhythm in interior design w... ...more

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February 26, 2024•2 min read

Add Color and Drama to Your Home With These Painted Ceiling Ideas

Most of us have stuck to the safe choice of a white ceiling. After all, it goes with almost everything in the room — and someone once said a white ceiling makes a room feel bigger and brighter.While t... ...more

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February 22, 2024•1 min read

Let These Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Ideas Inspire Your Next Remodel

The kitchen, in any style, stands as the heart of the home. However, for those of us who revel in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, the farmhouse aesthetic is an unparalleled choice. If the ide... ...more

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February 14, 2024•2 min read

The Safety Series: Elevate Your Real Estate Services with Safety as a Marketing Tool and Value Proposition

🏡✨ Elevate Your Real Estate Experience! Discover the transformative power of safety in our latest blog, "The Safety Series." 🚀 Join host Tracey Hawkins as she sits down with seasoned professionals w... ...more

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January 25, 2024•3 min read

DIY: Upgrading Your Outdoor Space

Updating the exterior portion of your home is a surefire way to raise its potential resale value. Investing in landscaping, gardening, painting, and other additions may not only secure a faster sale, ... ...more

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January 09, 2024•1 min read

Top 5 Color Mistakes That Everyone Makes And How to Fix Them

You’ve decided to bring some new color into your home with a fresh coat of paint. Good on you! But Before you begin painting or buying any new furniture, take a look at a few of the most common color ... ...more

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January 02, 2024•1 min read

The Best Grills According to the MYMOVE Team

Home doesn’t really feel like home until you’ve cooked some meals outside. Unfortunately, grills are notoriously tricky to move, and you might be better off leaving your old one behind. But for a pi... ...more

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December 19, 2023•1 min read

How to Find the Right Interior Designer

Creating the space you live in is a big deal. Whether you’re to remodeling your existing home or build your dream home, projects can quickly become too large to manage alone. Maybe you don’t currentl... ...more

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December 12, 2023•2 min read

What Is Mid-Century Modern?

Mid-century modern is not so old-fashioned anymore. We all know that styles are cyclical and, of course, the world of interior design is not exempt. The best aesthetics will be popular again and again... ...more

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December 06, 2023•1 min read

Backyard Landscaping Ideas That Are Perfect For Entertaining

Homeowners often spend the majority of their time (and budget) decorating the inside of their home, but the front and back yards are huge areas of opportunity as well. Freshening up your home’s landsc... ...more

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November 28, 2023•1 min read

Small Kitchen Island Ideas for Every Space and Budget

If you find that your kitchen doesn’t have the space for a permanent island, choose an island that can be rolled, tucked away, or moved to another area as needed. You don’t have to specifically go out... ...more

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November 13, 2023•2 min read

16 Home Refresh Ideas for Any Budget

Does your dull bathroom need some brightening? Could your home use a refresh? You don’t have to break the bank to refresh your home. From instant updates to more elaborate makeovers, we’ve put togethe... ...more

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November 05, 2023•0 min read

🎃 Creepin’ it real estate [not for the faint of heart]

Happy Halloween to all the KC's Newsletter subscribers! We’ve collected a few spooky and fun news stories that we think you’ll enjoy. According to Realtor Magazine, the Nightmare on Elm Street house ... ...more

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October 31, 2023•2 min read

9 Ways to Modernize Your Outdated Kitchen

Whether your kitchen is a true fixer-upper from decades ago or your once-trendy laminate countertop and linoleum flooring fell out of style fast, it may be time to modernize your outdated kitchen. Wit... ...more

Secrets To Sell Your Home Fast

October 22, 2023•1 min read

How To Make Your Home Look Like You Hired An Interior Designer

Not everyone can afford to hire an interior designer to come into their home and put together a fabulous and coordinated design. ...more

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October 09, 2023•0 min read

Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

Deciding whether it’s the right time to sell your home is a very personal decision. There are numerous important questions to consider, both financial and lifestyle-based, before putting your home on ... ...more

Why You May Still Want To Sell Your House After All

September 09, 2023•3 min read

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

While it’s true things have slowed down from the frenzy of the last couple of years, it doesn’t mean today’s market is at a standstill. The reality is: buyer traffic is still strong today. Even with t... ...more

Buyer Traffic Is Still Stronger than the Norm

September 08, 2023•2 min read

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

While no one can predict the future for mortgage rates, it’s encouraging to see the signs of moderating inflation in the economy. ...more

How Inflation Affects the Housing Market

September 07, 2023•3 min read

Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

For home prices, you’re going to continue to see misleading media coverage in the months ahead. That’s because there’s seasonality to home price appreciation and they’re going to misunderstand that. H... ...more

Expert Home Price Forecasts Revised Up for 2023

September 06, 2023•2 min read

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now

Your equity grows as you pay down your home loan and as home prices increase. With home prices rising again, your equity is getting an extra boost. ...more

Homeowners Have a Lot of Equity Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 05, 2023•0 min read

Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today

Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today? ...more

Why It’s Still a Seller’s Market Today?

September 03, 2023•2 min read

Under Contract

9145 Meadowmont View Dr, Charlotte, NC is now Pending and is expected to close soon. 👍🏼 💰 When this home is sold, it will affect YOUR home's value. 🏡 📈 🎯 Go to https://www.searchallproperties.... ...more

Under Contract In Charlotte, NC

August 13, 2023•1 min read

How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

What happens to mortgage rates depends on inflation. If inflation cools down, mortgage rates should go down too. Count on a real estate professional you can trust for expert advice on housing market c... ...more

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August 11, 2023•3 min read

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

If you have questions about what’s happening with home prices in your area, connect with a trusted real estate professional. ...more

Don’t Fall for the Next Shocking Headlines About Home Prices

August 10, 2023•3 min read

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

Don’t lose sight of just how active the market still is today. If your house isn’t on the market, it’s not getting in front of all those buyers who are looking to make a purchase right now. Connect wi... ...more

Homebuyers Are Still More Active Than Usual

August 09, 2023•2 min read

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

While this isn’t the frenzied market we saw during the ‘unicorn’ years, homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers right now. That’s because the number of homes f... ...more

Pricing Your House Right Still Matters Today

August 08, 2023•3 min read

Secret's To Sell Your Home Fast

Free guide: Secrets to Selling Your Home Fast! 😎 When it comes to selling your home, a fast sale at the right price is what dreams are made of. Discover the strategies top realtors employ to achiev... ...more

Secrets To Sell Your Home Fast

August 08, 2023•4 min read

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while s... ...more

Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back

August 07, 2023•3 min read

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, these questions can help. But ultimately, your best and more reliable resource is the help of trusted real estate professionals. ...more

How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

August 06, 2023•3 min read

Lakefront Living: How to Prepare Your Lake Home for Sale and Maximize Returns

Selling a lakefront home is an exciting endeavor, but it requires careful preparation to ensure you get the maximum return on your investment. ...more

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July 19, 2023•5 min read