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Four Important Things to Look for When Hiring a Pet Sitter

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Written by Jillian Kramer for marthastewart.com, originally published on February 18, 2020   Pet sitters have access to two important things—your pet and your home—making it vital to find someone you trust, says Beth Stultz-Hairston, president of Pet Sitters International and author of The Professional Pet Sitter’s Startup Guide. “Simply choosing someone who loves pets and has availability isn’t enough,” … Continued

Two-Tone Walls Are the Latest Design Trend We’re Seeing Everywhere

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Written By Jessica Bennett for bhg.com, originally published on October 23, 2019 This bold paint treatment might just be the new accent wall. For years, accent walls reigned as the statement-making paint treatment of choice. The single painted accent wall gained popularity as an easy way to deliver a splash of color without the commitment … Continued

Tax Prep Checklist: What to Gather Before Filing

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& Annie Evans from an article by Kay Bell for nerdwallet.com   Save time and money by having these things ready when it’s time to do your taxes. Whether you hire a professional or do it yourself, you need certain information and documentation to file your tax return. Here’s a tax prep checklist most taxpayers … Continued

The #1 Reason To List Your House Right Now

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originally posted by KeepingCurrentMatters.com The success of the U.S. residential real estate market, like any other market, is determined by supply and demand. This means we need to look at how many potential purchasers are in the market versus the number of houses that are available to buy. With early 2020 housing data now rolling … Continued

What Omaha Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About Cloudy Title

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Cloudy title is one of those terms that you don’t hear much about until it happens to you. And when it happens to a buyer or a seller, it can quickly tank a sale right before it’s ready to go through. To protect yourself as either a buyer or a seller, it’s important to understand what … Continued

Where Have All the Houses Disappeared To?

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& Carole Souza Originally posted by KeepingCurrentMatters.com, posted 02/10/2020 If you’re following what’s happening in the current housing market, you’ve seen how the lack of newly constructed homes is a major reason there’s a shortage of housing inventory available to today’s buyers. Another reason is that the inventory of existing homes for sale is shrinking. According to … Continued

History of Valentine’s Day

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Written by the History.com Editors |UPDATED:FEB 10, 2020; ORIGINAL:DEC 22, 2009 Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions … Continued

Not Your Grandma’s Flowers: Why Dried Florals Are Making a Comeback

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Written by By Emily VanSchmus for bhg.com, originally published February 06, 2020 When I buy flowers I always look for fresh blooms that will last the longest. You know the drill: Look for a bouquet with a few unopened buds, always grab a pack of the dissolvable flower food, and don’t even think about buying flowers that already … Continued

These Creative Gifts and Gestures Are the Best Ways to Say ‘I Love You’

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& Annie Evans Written by Lizz Schumer for goodhousekeeping.com, originally published on Dec 31, 2019   It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that probably means you’re thinking about what gift you can give your significant other that truly expresses your love in the way they’ll most appreciate. And that’s not necessarily the same way you would, according to therapists. “So many … Continued

Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipe Ideas to Make at Home

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& Annie Evans Inspired by an article by Maggie McCracken for Brit + Co / originally published Feb 03, 2019   Whether you’re celebrating with your boo, your BFF, or a big group of Galentines, you’ve probably already given some thought to what you’re going to eat on Valentine’s Day. You can show your love with burger … Continued