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Five Ways To A Great Spring Landscape

Posted on April 29, 2014 by NJNorma

It’s easy to let your yard lose its luster. It doesn’t take long for leaves and twigs to pile up, shrubs to regrow their shoots unevenly, sharply defined lines to become a little blurry, once brilliant grass to start looking … Continue reading →

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Spring 2014! Bring Color Into Your Home

Posted on April 29, 2014 by NJNorma

Spring is the time of the year when we no longer think in terms of black, white & gray. We shrug off the winter blahs and start thinking in color. Let’s bring the color into our homes. Every space has … Continue reading →

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10 Cheap & Simple Ways to Add Curb Appeal

Posted on April 27, 2014 by NJNorma

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you want it to make a good first impression on potential buyers. You may have an updated, modern kitchen and an amazing spa bathroom, but no buyer will see either without first … Continue reading →

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Home Sellers Compare Improvement Ideas With Realtors

Posted on February 3, 2014 by NJNorma

Among Realtors there is almost no doubt how small renovations can affect a sale.The services of real estate agents can be invaluable, but it seems that many sellers already know how to sell their homes. And when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Checklist for Selling Your Home (Or Staying!)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by NJNorma

This is a great checklist if you’re planning on selling your home. But it’s actually a great list for home maintenance. If selling, you can significantly influence the selling price of your house by preparing it and your property before … Continue reading →

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Myths and Truths for Winterizing Your Home

Posted on January 9, 2014 by NJNorma

The snow is falling — and so is the temperature. As we break out the down comforters and turn on the heat, many of us don’t realize how much we are needlessly spending to keep warm. U.S. households will likely … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Home Ready for the Spring – Selling or not.

Posted on December 28, 2013 by NJNorma

To help property owners get the best selling price they can — without burying themselves in expenses — U.S. News created a list of 10 cheap ways to boost your home’s sales price by spring. I like this article because … Continue reading →

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2014 New Year Resolution – Buying or Selling a Home

Posted on December 26, 2013 by NJNorma

We make a lot of resolutions in the beginning of the year. Some are just the same ones you didn’t keep last year. Sometimes it’s easy just to keep the list and change the date at the top. Like I … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive Home Improvement Luxuries Add Value When You Sell!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by NJNorma

When selling your home, or just looking for a little luxury, there are simple and inexpensive additions you can make. Here are a few: Wine Cooler. No, not the Styrofoam kind! Wine cellars are big sellers in new homes but … Continue reading →

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Using Feng shui when Selling Your Home (or not)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by NJNorma

Redecorating a home, whether a major or minor change, can make your home a more inviting oasis for friends, family and yourself. But consider a change that might also invite well-being and maybe wealth.  Consider using feng shui. The practice, … Continue reading →

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