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Choosing The Best Shade Of Gray

Spectrum Paint has written this helpful guide that will assist in selecting the perfect shade of gray for your home!

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Jan 2, 20204 min read

Increasing Your Home's Value

Advice and tips on how to increase your home's value. Home staging, adding square footage, adding home technology, and updating appliances.

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Dec 30, 20195 min read

What Will $500,000 Buy in Different Areas of the Country?

We explored South Carolina, Oregon, Minnesota, and Arizona to see what $500,000 will buy!

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Dec 23, 20192 min read

Fox Ridge

Written by Laura Mormando, Industry Expert with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, and Fox Ridge Neighborhood Community...

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Dec 19, 20192 min read

1117 E. Bluestem Ct, Andover, KS

Listing Agent KELLY KEMNITZ, with ReeceNichols South Central Kansas Welcome Home! This stunning custom built home is nestled on a 1.6...

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Dec 5, 20192 min read

Local Gifting Business, Kindred + Kel

Tis the season… As the holiday season draws closer by the moment, many of us are already feeling the frustration that comes with...

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Dec 2, 20193 min read

What to Expect When They Don’t Know What You are Expecting

Written by Patrick Kelly, Industry Expert and Assistant Manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Do we always know what...

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Nov 21, 20193 min read

Tune Up Those Cabinets for a Professional Look

Written by Matt Ellis, Industry Expert Cabinet Maker and Installer We have all seen cabinet doors that do not close, drawers that sag or...

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Nov 18, 20197 min read

Friday Finds!

Happy Friday! We have chosen some fun and charming products for this week's Friday Finds. Take a few minutes to relax and peruse our...

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Nov 15, 20191 min read

What’s That Smell? Identifying and Fixing Pesky Household Odors

Written by Vickery Ottaway, Industry Expert Real Estate Photographer, with Tobie Andrews Real Estate Photography What's That Smell?...

Vickery Ottaway

Nov 14, 20194 min read

Front Porch Conversation

Featuring Cathie Barnard It's always nice to break down professional barriers and learn more about individuals in our real estate...

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Nov 11, 20192 min read

Friday Finds!

Take a deep breath and be thankful that the weekend is almost here! We hope you can relax and enjoy this carefully curated shopping...

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Nov 8, 20192 min read

College Hill

Written by Tessa Vice, College Hill Resident, and Industry Expert with J.P. Weigand & Sons Inc. COLLEGE HILL College Hill is a perfect...

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Nov 7, 20193 min read

House Humor!

Here's some House Humor for a little Tuesday chuckle and amusement! Whoops! Just off by a little more than a foot! Just a little yellow...

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Nov 5, 20191 min read

Shopping for Insurance

Written by John Harrison Jr, Industry Expert in Insurance and Independent Insurance Agent Shopping for insurance is not fun. Talking...

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Nov 4, 20193 min read

Trees!

Written by Robin Macy Industry Expert Arboriculturist Trees? Please! Best time to plant a tree? Ten years ago. Next best time? Today! So...

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Oct 31, 20191 min read

House Humor!

Could you use some comical relief? Then check out this portion of House Humor! This photo is quite perplexing. It brings up the...

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Oct 29, 20191 min read

Surviving the Stress of Moving

Written by Lisa Harrison, LMSW, Industry Expert in Social Work SURVIVING THE STRESS OF MOVING Moving can be a stressful, yet exciting...

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Oct 28, 20192 min read

Andover, Kansas— I Really Love This Place!

Written by JOICE HENRY, Industry Expert in Being a Mother and Raising Children in Andover, Kansas Andover, Kansas— I Really Love This...

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Oct 17, 20193 min read

The Various Levels of Home Staging

Written By Grace Campbell, Industry Expert in Home Staging with Dawn's Designs The Various Levels of Home Staging Home staging can be a...

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Oct 14, 20194 min read