Sandie Bobus The Coldwell Banker Market Watch

		Whether you're buying, selling, or staying put, home renovations can be a huge project. If you're looking to cut costs or need to know the right questions to ask a contractor, check out the articles below. And make sure to peruse the world of TikTok renovations - you'll never know when inspiration can hit!
		REAL ESTATE   BUSINESS   PERSONAL 8 TikTok accounts to follow if renovations are your thing  Hiring a contractor? Ask these 10 questions 19 ways to cut costs on your home remodel
		REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY UPDATES Existing home sales up 8.5% from last year  Pending home sales decreased 2.2%  Fixed mortgage rates jumped to 3.45%

		GENERAL NEWS & VIEWS   IT SOLD FOR WHAT?! YOU MIGHT HAVE A MINI FORTUNE HIDING AT HOME Before you donate that old box, take a second look. Some comics, toys, games, and even VHS tapes have pulled shocking prices in recent years.  MORE   FRONT YARD LIVING TRENDS THAT COULD BOOST CURB APPEAL AND VALUE How welcoming outdoor spaces are reshaping first impressions - and potentially resale appeal  MORE   SMART WAYS TO STAY SAFE FROM TODAY’S MOST COMMON SCAMS Practical steps to protect your money and personal information from today’s most common scams.  MORE		DID YOU KNOW?         A treehouse took 14 years to build       242 North Village Court 470 East Balsam Lane 1228 North Elmwood Avenue

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