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Five Quick 1-Hour Improvements

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By Alex Bandon, This Old House MagazineI always like to see a front door with a fresh coat of paint. It makes a home really welcoming. Just sand down any old lumps or peeling paint patches, then brush on some exterior paint (semigloss) in a color that stands out.Time: 50 minutesTom Silva, General ContractorYou can’t … Continued

What Are The 10 Best Suburbs?

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Coldwell Banker Real Estate teamed up with Onboard Infomatics to rank the top places for suburbanites, ranking more than 11,000 suburbs on amenities, proximity to good schools, commutes, and safety.The top suburb on its list? Cherry Hills Village, Colo., about 10 miles outside of downtown Denver. The city boasts a nearly 100 percent home-ownership rate … Continued

Saving Money is a Lot Like Eating Healthy

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We all know we should do it, but there always seem to be little temptations that get in the way. The importance just never seems to top that “at the moment” feeling, especially when we are out with friends, eating out and going to movies.  It’s always in the back of our minds, but we … Continued

It’s Time to Spring Clean!

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Make those stainless steel appliances shineUse a wax-based light mist (not oil-based) and wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth. Never use anything abrasive like a Scotch Brite pad or Soft Scrub, as it will lead to scratches. Signature Polish by Subzero and Wolf, Easy-Off Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish and Pledge have all been recommended … Continued

Create Your Garden

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This post is inspired by one of our properties at 11402 Cindy Lane — it has beautiful landscaping! We’re waving goodbye to wintry weather and slowly returning to the outside from our hibernation. Folks are out jogging, walking and bike riding in beautiful weather while trees are blossoming and the grass is turning green.What’s another … Continued

3 Facts About Being a Homeowner and Why it Matters

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Did you know there are more benefits to being a homeowner than just calling your place home? You also have an impact on your children’s lives, the economy and the community.This study, provided by Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization whose main mission is to provide decent, safe and affordable housing to families, details such … Continued

5 Tips to Keep Your Home Warm and Your Bills Low

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With the Kansas weather always changing, we never truly know what to brace ourselves — as well as our homes — for. Here are some inexpensive and easy tips to keep toasty in your home while we brave the winter weather.Let the sunshine in:The sun lets in light – good, warm, natural light. Open up … Continued

Coming soon to your television screens!

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Starting tomorrow you’ll see a familiar face across your television screen! Tony Javier, founder and CEO of Professional Home Buyers will be speaking to you about home selling. We’ll be playing on Fox Channel 4, KMTW Channel 6, KSCW Channel 5 and KS 22. We’re highlighting our newest white pages report, “7 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make and … Continued

Mothers – The Key Holder to the New Family Home

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In tribute to Mother’s Day, Professional Home Buyers would love to honor all mothers with a special blog post. We did a little bit of research about home purchases and Mom.Ladies, do you know how powerful your decision is in the entire home selling and buying process? You are the deciding factor in 87% of … Continued

Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make – Mistake 1

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If you’re considering selling your home, you probably want to know your options. Where do I begin? Do I have to use a Realtor? Should I consider selling by myself?In today’s blog post, enjoy a preview of our report, “7 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them.”  To read the full report, you … Continued

Fourth of July in Wichita

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The time has come again – we’ve hit the pool once or twice, barbecued sufficiently and purchased fireworks.  But we’re not done yet!  Now we get to do those things all over again for the first and oldest American holiday, Independence Day.Are you wondering what’s happening in Wichita on the 4th of July? You may … Continued

What Kitchens Used to Look Like

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We’ve recently purchased a new home that will be on the market soon. But this home at 333 N. Vassar isn’t really that new. In fact, it was built in 1917 and while it has been updated around the house to meet standards throughout the years, there’s still a whole lot of old-school charm leftover … Continued

Costly Mistakes Home Sellers Make – Mistake #2

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If you’re considering selling your home, you probably want to know your options. Where do I begin? Do I have to use a Realtor? Should I consider selling by myself?In today’s blog post, enjoy a preview of our report, “7 Costly Mistakes Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them.” To read the full report, you … Continued
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