How-To Increase Natural Light in Your Home

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Sunlight is a natural antidepressant, and there is ample scientific evidence that associates daylight with better health and quality of life, such as improved mood, less fatigue and reduced eye strain. If your home needs some brightening up, consider these home features with natural light in mind: Paint. Choosing a lighter-colored paint and avoiding statement
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The Benefits of Homeownership

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June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate and promote the modern American Dream of owning a home. Homeownership changes lives and enhances futures, and many Americans see it as one of their greatest hopes. These individuals are counting on the nation’s 1.3 million REALTORS® to champion and protect homeownership and help make it
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Home Decor: 2018 Lighting Trends

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Whether you’re purchasing a home or selling one, a lighting upgrade may soon be climbing your to-do list. In order to modernize your lights and potentially increase your home’s value for years to come, find light fixtures that not only gel with recent trends, but also have lasting design power.  Statement lighting, as the name
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How millennial buyers drive the housing market

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As Millennials begin to enter the housing market, they are becoming the driving force, with millennial buyers making up 42 percent of it. MetroStudy partnered with Zillow to discover and analyze trends in the housing market among the millennial generation, ages 18 to 37, in their 2017 Consumer Housing Trend Report. A significant aspect of
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Author Talks Coming Up in Winchester, MA

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Summer is a great time for everyone, young and older, to catch up on some reading! There are few things better than enjoying some time alone in the sun alongside a great book. Here are a few dates of upcoming author talks… Source: winchester.wickedlocal.com Coffee with the Winchester Star editor: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., June 20
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Landscaping can increase home values up to 13 percent

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Sprucing up the curb appeal is one way homeowners can significantly increase the value of their home. A well-manicured property can increase a home’s value by anywhere from 6 percent to 13 percent compared to a property with no landscaping. This could mean an extra $16,500 to $38,100 in value on a $300,000 home just
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4 Ways Smart Home Devices Can Prevent Break-Ins

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Nothing can put a damper on a long-anticipated vacation like worrying about the security of your home while you’re away. Luckily, today’s smart home technology can help deter burglars and protect your property so that you can relax on the beach. Cnet.com outlines four ways your smart home can help prevent break-ins: Randomize lights. One
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