By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features A driveway is something that most homeowners overlook and forget about. But whether it’s asphalt or concrete, it should be resealed from time to time to prevent deterioration, cracks, potholes, and other defects. Fortunately, this is a DIY project...
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By Nancy Mattia Frame your family creatively When family photos are lovingly displayed all over a home, it gives the space instant warmth and charm. Whether they’re shots of a cousin’s wedding, the first day of kindergarten for Samantha, or Grandpa holding up the prized...
Seven smokin’ hot ideas to update your fireplace
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September 12, 2022
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features When you walk into a room that has a fireplace, it’s often the first thing that you see. It centers the space, drawing attention whether it’s made of weathered wood or elegant porcelain or painted black or white. But some...
Closing credits stretch buyers’ purchase power
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September 7, 2022
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia | CTW Features You’ll know if buyers are gaining purchasing power in your market when sellers bend to some buyer requests. Now, with rising rates, buyers can particularly benefit by asking sellers to contribute part of their closing costs – even...
By Erik J. Martin | CTW Features An often underutilized and overlooked area of your home is the front porch, where opportunities exist for kicking back and enjoying a beverage, hobnobbing with the neighbors, or simply getting some fresh air and a bit of sunshine...
Home sales falling through
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August 29, 2022
By Peter Miller Question: We want to list our home for sale and have spoken with several brokers. Of course, we want the highest price, but one broker warned that offers can fall through if buyers are willing to pay too much and can’t. Is that...
Top tips for organizing your closets and cabinets
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August 25, 2022
by Erik J. Martin / CTW Features In the 1930s, two popular radio comedians were Fibber McGee and Molly. The running gag with Fibber was his hall closet – whenever he opened it on his show, a heap of piled-up possessions would come tumbling out...
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features What’s so great about brewing coffee at home? It’s convenient, affordable, and nobody needs to write your name on the side of a cup. Even though you’re not in a coffee shop or café, you expect your coffee to have...
By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features It’s been said that it’s not what you know in life but who you know that’s most important. And that axiom also applies to buying or selling a home. Because it’s often the real estate expert that has your...
States with the highest rate of homeownership to consider purchasing in
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August 18, 2022
By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features There’s strength in numbers, they say. And that’s certainly true when it comes to owning a home and the areas around the country that enjoy higher rates of homeownership. Curious which states have the most impressive homeownership rates? According...