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Your home should ideally be a safe retreat that you can feel comfortable and tranquil in, no matter what's happening in the outside world. Interior designers go to great lengths to try and create a space that's not only stylish and visually appealing to homeowners' tastes, they also strive to create a home that provides a sense of balance.

The goal for every seller is to sell for top dollar within a reasonable amount of time. But it can be pretty disheartening to find out that there's an offer on the table only to find out you've been lowballed.

Of all the owner-occupied homes in the US, about 53% are owned by the Baby Boomer generation. And while a large proportion of baby boomers are staying put in the homes they've lived in for decades, others are contemplating downsizing.

Unless you've hired a daily cleaning service to come in and tidy up after you, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of your home is your responsibility. But it can be easy to fall behind on keeping up with the clutter that has a tendency to build up in our homes.

It can sometimes be a challenge to find a home on the market that checks off all the boxes on your list of must-haves. If that's the case, there's always the option to buy a piece of land and build your own home, customizing it from top to bottom to your heart's desire.

If you've submitted an offer on a home that you fell in love with after viewing several properties, it can be pretty disheartening to have it rejected by the seller. As it turns out, there are several reasons why sellers reject offers from buyers, including the following.

California has been in the midst of a sizzling seller's market right now with demand for housing and tight inventory driving up prices through the roof. If you're planning to make a move, selling would likely be a great option.

If you're serious about buying, you should use an open house to your advantage to see if a particular property has what it takes to warrant another showing and perhaps a bonafide offer. To make the most of an open house as a buyer, make sure to avoid making any one of the following blunders.

A real Christmas tree can be a significant fire hazard if it's left indoors to dry out for too long. When the holidays are over and the time has come to take the tree down, there are many ways that you can recycle that Christmas tree that has added some festive cheer to your interior throughout the holidays. Here are a few ideas to help give you some inspiration.

Experts in the real estate field anticipate a healthy year ahead for the housing market. Demand is expected to be strong, new home builders are more optimistic, and a slight alleviation in the inventory shortage is anticipated. Here are some predictions for the US housing market as we head into 2018.

Much like a mechanic might be more likely to notice an odd sound coming from a car, an interior designer will be more inclined to spot problems with the decor in your home. It's what they do every day and is something they've been trained for.