Posts from December 2024
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Buyer of Michael Jordan's Discounted $9.5 Million Chicago Mansion Revealed—as He Shares Plans to Honor NBA Star's Legacy
The buyer of Michael Jordan's discounted $9.5 million Chicago mansion has come forward to identify himself as a longtime fan of the NBA legend—and he's sharing his plans for the property.
Just weeks after he closed on the expansive Highland Park, IL, home—which had languished on the market for nearly...
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Forget Mocha Mousse! Homeowners Are Obsessed With a Much Moodier Color Trend for 2025 Renovations
Mocha Mousse might be touted as the "sophisticated" color trend that will dominate 2025, but homeowners are more obsessed with a moodier tone.
With the new year fast approaching, a lick of new paint—both inside and out—is an easy way to give a home a makeover. And the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, Pantone 17-1230, might give off a homey feel.
Instead, though, data based on the Realtor.com® Renovation Designer, powered by Hover, shows that homeowners are experimenting with Tricorn Black, making it one of the "most in demand styles of 2025."
That's followed by Rosemary, a deep organic green with gray undertones, and Midnight, the darkest, richest shade...
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The Biggest Perks of Buying a Home This Winter
Waiting for perfect market conditions often means missing out. Because what you may not realize is, if you're ready and able to buy, this time of year could actually give you an edge. Here's why. As the weather cools down, the housing market can too – and that works in your favor.
You Likely Won't Feel as Rushed
Homes tend to take a little longer to sell during this time of year. Data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows the average time a house sits on the market jumps up durin...
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, in 4 Simple Steps
Once you have fruit flies, you have to work to do some work to evict them for good. How did the annoying little critters get in the kitchen in the first place?
Well, true to their name, they feed on delicious fruit ripening on your counter. As long as you keep your apples out on the counter, they'll find a way to get to them—no matter how diligent you are about closing the screen door.
But fear not, fruit-lover! We found multiple tried-and-true methods for getting rid of fruit flies. Here's your plan of action.
1. Figure out where the fruit flies are coming from
"In order to manage fruit flies, you have to truly find the source," says Salila Travers of Aztec Organic Pest Control in
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Firefighter's Wife Issues Stark Warning About Dangers of Christmas Trees: 'It Could Burn Your House Down'
A firefighter's wife has issued a chilling warning about the oft-ignored dangers of having a Christmas tree in your home, revealing how the much-loved, festive decoration could end up "burning your house to the ground."
Jessica Rush, a real estate agent from Queen Creek, AZ, has been married to a fireman for 17 years and regularly shares fire safety tips on her TikTok account, where she goes by the username @unhingedreviewswjess.
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