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katieolearyrealtor
Apr 10, 20222 min read
Preparing for Listing Photos
Listing photos are the first chance many potential buyers get to be exposed to your home. This is why being prepared for listing photos...
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katieolearyrealtor
Apr 3, 20222 min read
Tips To Make Your Offer Stand Out
In today’s market, it’s not uncommon to be in competition with several other buyers for your dream home. When you find that perfect...
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katieolearyrealtor
Mar 27, 20222 min read
Add a Touch of Spring to Your Home
It's official: Spring Is Here! Cheering up your home with some spring decor is the perfect way to prepare for warmer days and more...
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katieolearyrealtor
Mar 20, 20225 min read
50 Real Estate Terms Every Buyer Should Know
Whether you're ready to buy your first home or just need an acronym refresher, keep this glossary handy. You don’t need a real estate...
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katieolearyrealtor
Mar 13, 20223 min read
How to Transform Your Powder Room
Once, it was the room that no one would show in movies or even mention in polite company—but these days, a fabulous bathroom is a prime...
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katieolearyrealtor
Mar 4, 20222 min read
Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? How to Reclaim Your Space
Toys are important for many reasons - but that doesn’t mean they don’t drive you crazy when you constantly trip over them! Having toys...
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katieolearyrealtor
Feb 21, 20223 min read
Multiple Offers? It's Not All About Price
Are you selling your home and reviewing several offers? Congratulations! You’re well on your way to getting as much as possible out of...
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katieolearyrealtor
Feb 13, 20222 min read
Glam Up Your Home With Crown Molding
Installing crown and other types of molding is an easy upgrade that can give a classy, traditional look to your home and add to its...
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katieolearyrealtor
Feb 6, 20222 min read
How to Make Your Exterior Door Look Brand-New
Wondering how to paint an exterior door? This home improvement task will not only make a great first impression on visitors, but it will...
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katieolearyrealtor
Jan 30, 20222 min read
Is Your Home Show-Ready? Quick Tips to Get You There... and Fast!
While it might be your goal to keep your home show-ready at all times, that isn’t always possible. It is completely normal to have a home...
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katieolearyrealtor
Jan 22, 20222 min read
Deciding to Buy a Fixer-Upper
If you are a fan of HGTV, you have probably seen your fair share of fixer-uppers. TV shows tend to make everything look easy, especially...
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katieolearyrealtor
Jan 17, 20223 min read
Six Space-Saving Tips for Your Laundry Room
Let’s face it—when it comes to laundry rooms, most of us are lucky to have a single shelf to hold detergent and a tiny counter for...
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katieolearyrealtor
Jan 10, 20224 min read
Selling Your Home? Don't Forget These Maintenance Tasks
If you’re a homeowner, you already know that keeping your property in tiptop shape requires dedication and patience for ongoing...
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katieolearyrealtor
Jan 2, 20224 min read
6 Ways Buyers Mess Up When Applying for a Mortgage
Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. Many homebuyers said they found the mortgage...
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katieolearyrealtor
Dec 26, 20213 min read
3 Ideas for Turning Your Home Into a Winter Haven
What better time to turn your home into a warm and welcoming den than during the chilly winter months? With just a little investment and...
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katieolearyrealtor
Dec 20, 20212 min read
5 Mortgage Myths - Debunked!
MYTH: You must have a 20% down payment to buy a house. TRUTH: Different loans require different down payments—some as low as 0%! MYTH:...
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katieolearyrealtor
Dec 12, 20213 min read
7 Questions to Ask at an Open House
Open houses are undeniably a fun way to fantasize over property that could be yours. Still, once you’re done staring up at those high...
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katieolearyrealtor
Dec 4, 20211 min read
Down Payment Assistance Program v. Rent-to-Own
Is buying in your future? While the idea of rent-to-own seems reasonable, in practice, such arrangements may not be in a buyer’s best...
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katieolearyrealtor
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Get Your Home Ready for Holiday Guests
Hosting a holiday gathering can be a lot of fun, but perhaps a bit intimidating, too. You want your house to look its best, but now isn’t...
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katieolearyrealtor
Nov 20, 20213 min read
How To Prepare for Professional Movers
Moving into a new home can be an exciting life change, but it comes with its own set of stresses. Whether it's cross-country or...
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