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First time home buyer

5 Keys to Succeed as a First Time Home Buyer

You can succeed as a first time home buyer! Buying a home in the current market is not for the faint of heart. It is especially brutal for the first time home buyer! But if you find yourself testing the waters of home ownership, there are proven ways to minimize the stress and increase the…

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Good neighbors in MS taught me 3 powerful lessons

There are few treasures in life as delightful as  good neighbors. In the wake of Hurricane Ida, my husband and I made the trek to the Mississippi Coast for Labor Day Weekend. It was not a trip for leisure or pleasure. We were there for a purpose. My mother-in-law passed away earlier in the summer.…

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Want to know the secret behind a gracious home?

Over the years, I have had the privilege of visiting hundreds of homes.   Big homes, little homes, old homes, new homes…some barely-still-standing homes. Occasionally, you find yourself in a home that just feels good. It lifts your mood and eases your spirit. It’s the kind of place you want to linger a little longer.…