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Upgrading Smartly
The upside to enhancing your home Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Christina Schmidt Pouring a bit of love into a home through upgrades, both big and small, adds up to providing large returns on investment when it comes to home values. Ben Huso, owner of Huso Construction, works with homeowners on additions, remodels, and a variety of home improvement projects that bring both aesthetic and financial value to a home. Ben, who grew up helping his father in construction doing fire...
March 2024
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Campus Cribs
Why buying property at your child's college can be lucrative Article by Michelle W. Parnell | Photography by Savanna Romano Sending a child to college elicits many emotions. It is an exciting, yet somewhat stressful and expensive, time of life. After choosing the college or university, the next big financial decision is selecting the best student housing option for the next few years. Lori Blad, with Monument Realty and LB Luxury Homes Group, encourages parents to turn this short-term decision...
March 2024
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Buzz Off
What homeowners can do to keep mosquitos at bay this spring and summer Article by Kellie Krevosky North Texas will likely experience a warm spring and a hot summer this year, leading to more activity outside as the temperatures rise. However, with the freshness of spring comes pesky mosquitoes making it hard to enjoy being outside without feeling as though you’re being eaten alive. Mosquitoes also carry dangerous diseases such as West Nile Virus and Zika, posing a serious health threat to...
March 2024
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'Transform Your Windows, Transform Your Home'
Adding value to your home can be as simple as dressing up your windows Article by Gabrielle Bailey | Photography by Christina Schmidt There is something to be said about a house being a reflection of someone’s style. If the windows are like the eyes of the home, then window treatments are like unique accessories that showcase the homeowner’s design palette. For Renee Perez and Michelle Howe, adding that elevated, personal touch to a client’s windows is the basis of their company, American...
March 2024
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