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[...] Landscaping Survey of more than 4,500 users on the remodeling website. Fifty-six percent of home owners surveyed say they are making updates to improve their yards for entertaining, and 55 percent [...]

[...] Paul Sullivan, National Association of Home Builder’s Remodelers chair. NAHB provides home owners with the following 10 tips for preparing a home for the warmer months ahead: 1. Inspect the [...]

[...] ? A New York Times article highlights a “separate kitchen comeback,” as some home owners say they want a more defined space for a kitchen and dining area. More new buildings are opting [...]

[...] By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Photo credit: Sherwin-Williams Home owners aren’t shying away from using more color in their homes. Nearly two-in-three home owners [...]

[...] Rob Reuter By Rob Reuter, YPN Manager YPN members from across the country converged on the nation’s capital May 12-17 to attend the 2014 [...]

[...] Traditional Patio by New York Photographers CM Glover   By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Landscaping projects are being driven by two main reasons: To [...]

[...] By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR(R) Magazine Open floorplans have been in high demand in recent years, with [...]

[...] By Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine Photo credit: Sherwin-Williams Home owners aren’t shying [...]

[...] most recent issues facing the real estate industry. Over the last five years, the number of YPN attendees has increased as the group continues to grow their networks, and a greater number serve on NAR [...]

[...] Sam DeBord By Sam DeBord If “a stitch in time saves nine,” does a market that corrects itself frequently [...]

[...] Sam DeBord By Sam DeBord This week I’m in Washington, D.C. for the REALTOR® Party Conference & Expo, and [...]

[...] as being easier to clean and maintain. 3. Outdoor retreat: Some home owners are putting outdoor fireplaces in to create a backyard oasis, the company notes. “The idea of turning a backyard [...]

[...] YPN Startup Kit. The California YPN is spearheading a solution to this by compiling a “YPN Playbook” in which details such as establishing a leadership succession plan, staff support, [...]

[...] Photo Credit: Napoleon Fireplaces Fireplaces often become the focal point of a room. New technological advances are allowing home [...]