Kim Van Horn 's Blog Posts

7 Weekend Projects to Boost Your Property Value

Whether you’re putting your home on the market in a few weeks or a few years, strategic upgrades can make all the difference. But you don't have to embark on a major remodel to make a

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6 Strategies to Save on Home Insurance Premiums

From wildfires to floods, the past few years have brought a historic number of devastating climate and weather events to the United States. In 2023 alone, there were 28 individual weather-related

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Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design Trends

Upgrade Your Home With These 2024 Design TrendsOne of the best parts of owning a home is the freedom to make it truly your own with design choices that reflect your personality and lifestyle.

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Real Estate Market Forecast: Opportunities for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2024

A growing share of home buyers and sellers sat on the sidelines last year as the pace of home sales continued its downward trajectory.1 In fact, since the Federal Reserve began its series of

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Celebrate Sustainably: 5 Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Holiday at Home

It's the most wonderful time of the year. But for many families with festive plans and hectic schedules, it's also the most wasteful. Americans routinely toss about 25% more trash between

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Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home

Top 7 Tips To Attract the Best Offers for Your Home Not long ago, home sellers were in their heyday, as historically-low mortgage rates triggered a real estate buying frenzy. However, it&rsquo

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My Home Didn’t Sell! Now What?

When it comes to listing a home, most sellers want three things: 1) to make a lot of money, 2) to put in minimal time and effort, and 3) to sell quickly. But the reality is, selling a home is rarely

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Top 6 Home Design Trends To Watch in 2023

One of the greatest benefits of being a homeowner is the freedom to make your home your own. However, it’s important to consider how your design choices could impact your property’s.

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2023 Real Estate Market Outlook - And What It Means for You

 Last year, one factor drove the real estate market more than any other: rising mortgage rates. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began a series of interest rate hikes in an effort to

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8 Strategies to Secure a Lower Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride this year, rising and falling amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. And even the experts are divided when it comes to predicting

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