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   SUMMER RECIPES WORTH SLOWING DOWN FOR Five homemade recipes that turn a slower summer day into something delicious.  MORE   HOW GIVING & RECEIVING REFERRALS BENEFITS A COMMUNITY A thoughtful referral can save time, build trust, and help local businesses thrive.  MORE   COULD RACCOONS BE AMERICA’S NEW FAVORITE PETS? IT JUST MIGHT HAPPEN—HERE’S WHAT’S GOING ON Raccoons as pets? America’s backyard bandits may be getting a little too charming!  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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