Besides real estate, my favorite thing is traveling. I love exploring new places, eating new foods, staying at cool hotels, and just taking a breather from my everyday life. Anybody else like me? And while I wish I was made of money, I’m not. So my travels are always on a budget, and over the course of many years, I’ve…
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One of the first projects I tackled at Flip 5 was the kitchen renovation. One of the design choices I wanted to incorporate was butcher block counters. However, I don’t do well with high maintenance finishes or upkeep! Anybody relate? You might remember rather than actual butcher block I chose Wilsonart Butcher Block laminate in Old Mill Oak. You can…
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Home Depot. All thoughts, projects, and ideas are mine. I’m grateful to companies like Home Depot that keep this blog running & for readers like you that support these wonderful companies. Since I purchased Flip 5, I have been feverishly updating the interior. From the kitchen remodel, the sunroom revamp, and decorating this beautiful…
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It’s no exaggeration, when I purchased Flip 8 it was definitely the ugliest house on the block- both inside & out. There was no curb appeal, broken windows, mismatched flooring, and several deferred maintenance items. While all of that is daunting to most buyers, it represents potential to me. I gladly accepted all of those negatives and over one month’s…
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If you’ve never visited Palm Springs in Southern California’s desert, you need to add it to your bucket list. Known for its vibrant colors, mid-century architecture, and landscaping, Palm Springs is pure eye-candy at every turn. In March, I spent a week in Palm Springs and discovered several amazing locations with some incredible homes! These Palm Springs homes were some…
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