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    Forget Plain Ceilings — Why a Real Estate Agent Says This Color Is Best
    One of the most stylish things to do in any home is to “break” the fifth wall, also known as the ceiling, and douse it in a brilliant hue or an eye-popping pattern. But if you’re looking to soon sell your home — or are anxious about embracing trends for fear that it may impact your resale value — you may find yourself wondering if this look is right for you.
    Candace Ramirez
    Aug 20, 2026
    The Not-So-Obvious Thing That Makes a 3/4 Bath Different from a 1/2 Bath
    It has to do with the four key components of a bathroom.
    Candace Ramirez
    Sep 30, 2024
    6 Affordable Coastal Towns Around the World to Consider Moving To
    Expand your search beyond U.S. borders.
    Candace Ramirez
    Aug 9, 2022
    The Absolute First Thing You Should Buy for Your New House
    According to a real estate agent.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jul 10, 2022
    5 Things People Say About Bidding Wars That Just Aren't True
    According to a real estate agent.
    Candace Ramirez
    Feb 16, 2022
    Here’s How To See What Your Home Is Worth Without an Appraiser
    Consider it a DIY appraisal.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jan 23, 2022
    9 Common Issues You Need to Watch Out for in Homes from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s
    Buyers beware.
    Candace Ramirez
    Nov 8, 2021
    The 5 Essential Things You Need to Know About Getting Pre-Approved
    Here are the ins and outs of securing a mortgage.
    Candace Ramirez
    Oct 8, 2021
    You’re Probably Being Recorded at That Open House
    Here are seven things to keep in mind.
    Candace Ramirez
    Sep 15, 2021
    The Ultimate “What to Look Out for” Checklist for Your Next Apartment Hunt
    Sometimes you only get one brief walkthrough before deciding where you’ll live for the next few years.
    Candace Ramirez
    Aug 17, 2021
    5 Things You Didn't Know Your Real Estate Agent Could Do for You
    Even after you've bought your home.
    Candace Ramirez
    Aug 16, 2021
    Is It Better to Buy a Smaller, Nicer Home or a Spacious Fixer-Upper?
    One real estate agent has a definitive answer.
    Candace Ramirez
    Aug 6, 2021
    5 Affordable Suburbs to Move to If You Don’t Want to Pay for Seattle
    Competition is stiff right now, but hang in there.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jul 24, 2021
    4 Things to Prioritize in a Starter Home — and 4 to Let Go of
    Consider these compromises.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jul 18, 2021
    7 Expert-Approved Ways to Make Fast Decisions in a Competitive Housing Market
    It comes down to preparedness.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jul 14, 2021
    6 Things You Should Never Say to Your Real Estate Agent
    “The highest I could possibly offer is…”
    Candace Ramirez
    Jul 7, 2021
    Neighborhoods Still Don’t Feel “Normal,” How Can You Decide to Move?
    Here are a few tips for figuring out if a place is right for you during and after the pandemic.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jun 29, 2021
    8 Things Landlords Do That Seem Illegal But Aren’t
    The more you know, the better you can advocate for yourself.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jun 15, 2021
    101 Ways to Be a Good Neighbor Right Now
    From quick, easy, and free ideas to longer-term projects.
    Candace Ramirez
    Jun 1, 2021
    3 Important Lessons I Learned While Living in a Micro-Studio Apartment
    Always clean as you go.
    Candace Ramirez
    May 7, 2021
    7 Situations Where Buying a House Would Be Throwing Your Money Away
    It's not always the best option.
    Candace Ramirez
    Apr 12, 2021
    3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Moved to the Suburbs
    I was pretty afraid to leave Seattle.
    Candace Ramirez
    Mar 7, 2021