TOYS-R-US Meets Kitchen Confidential

Learn how to sell your house with a baby on board.

I remember when my first daughter went to kindergarten. I was so very proud of each tiny accomplishment. Every little water color was like its own personal Rembrandt. I would display them like every other parent in the world on my refrigerator or somewhere in the kitchen. But after awhile, it can get a little overwhelming, especially if you are selling your house. Let’s remember, not everyone has kids, not everyone even thinks that they are adorable; in fact, some people have a kid allergy and really find them annoying. When you are selling your home if you overdo the kid thing it can overshadow the selling features of your home inside and out. So here are a few ideas to tone it down a bit and make your house more appealing to everyone—…

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Sink or Swim

Avoiding looking at homes with a Pool? Keep your eyes open and dive on in, the water’s just fine…

About 8 or 9 years ago, I was starting to feel that we were outgrowing our first home. The kids were starting school, the toys were seemingly breeding overnight and the garage was filled to the gills with “stuff”. My husband and I went on a 2 year on and off search for the perfect house. I was my own worst client, indecisive on just about everything! Well except for one thing that is, a pool. I was drop dead certain I would NEVER live in a house with a pool. The words that came to mind were: maintenance, cleaning, safety and liability. My husband had grown up with a pool so he was on the other side of the fence when it came to this issue and of course thought I was being so over reactionary.   Of course you already  know where this is …

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