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7 DIY Projects for Your Front Porch
Refreshing the front porch is just one way to brighten up the exterior of your home. And creating a fresh new look right at your front door doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. In fact, you can do it all yourself on a budget.
Get started with these suggestions on how to turn the heads of all the neighbors as they walk past your home.
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Get Out on the Golf Course in Belleville
Summer is right around the corner, and the warm weather is the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of the many wonderful golf courses in the Belleville area.
Our REALTORS® suggest perfecting your golf swing at these Belleville area golf courses:
- Tamarack Golf Club, 800 Tamarack Lane, Shiloh, IL 62269
Tamarack Golf Club
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What's the Difference Between a REALTOR and a Real Estate Agent?
If you're new to buying or selling real estate, the specific roles and titles of professionals who work in the industry can be unclear. Before you make a decision about whether you need a real estate agent or REALTOR®, it's important to understand the distinctions between them, so you're armed with the knowledge you need when selling property or looking at Belleville homes for sale.
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15 Real Estate Terms to Study Up On
Whether you are preparing to sell your existing property or looking for Belleville homes for sale, studying up on real estate terms will help the process go smoothly.
When entering the real estate market, preparation is vital to successful transactions. If you cannot remember all the different definitions, do not worry. Our real estate agents are available to answer any of your questions. Here is a list of some basic real estate terms to get you started.
- Buyer's Agent: In a real estate transacti...
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5 Ideas for Your Unfinished Basement
Your unfinished basement may be a useful space for storing unsightly odds and ends. However, you can take things a step further and add to your home's habitable square footage by converting the basement into anything from a workout room to an entertainment area.
Our REALTORS® can give you ideas to get you started. Your finished basement could turn into one of your home's most desirable selling points -- yet another way to stand out from other Belleville homes for sale.
Have a look at these five suggestions for your unfinished basement.
- Renovate Your Storage Area
There's no reason your basement has to look like a garage sale. First, clean it up and remove clutter. Do an assessment: are you ever going to use that rolled up rug of Aunt Sally's again? Get rid of it, and anything else you haven't used in several years. Next step: clean up, repairing broken drywall, adding insulation in the walls for better climate control, and fixing air leaks to the outdoors. Then, organize with neat shelving (use shelf paper wherever you can), pegboard for tools. Store clothing, books, and odds and ends in plastic containers that will fit in the shelves.