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    Organize my busy life

    Whether you’re a corporate career woman, an entrepreneur or a stay-at-home mom, getting organized will dramatically reduce stress and improve your quality of life. The same principles used to declutter and organize our physical space can be equally effective when applied to calendars and finances. Here are some tips for making your busy life more […]

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    Building a dream

    Husband-wife duo, Kyle and Stephanie Tootle For as long as he can remember, Kyle Tootle has wanted to start his own business and harbored a passion for homes. “In high school, I would design houses and present them to my girlfriend (who is now my wife), and she would critique my designs,” he recalls. “While […]

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    Be back-to-school ready

    PRESCHOOL Purchase extra-cushy nap mats. Visit the preschool a few times before the big day, or plan a play date with a child to foster friendships. Read books about preschool. Some recommendations are “The Night Before Preschool” by Natasha Wing and “The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Read every day for at least […]

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    Find that special something at Coordinates Couture

    Coordinates Couture began as a hobby for owner Jackie Trebotich-Pegoda – as well as a form of therapy. After losing two husbands to health issues, the D’Iberville/Woolmarket native acknowledges struggling with depression and fear of the future. She wondered what she would do with her life when her children were grown. “I felt as though […]

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    Home sweet home starts with Southern Charm

    Not all furniture is created equal, and Rachel Powell wants customers to know what they’re buying. “You can get a piece that lasts, or you could be getting into something that will break way before [your] financing is over,” says Powell, who owns Southern Charm Furniture and Design with her husband, Matthew. “We know this […]

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    Are you willing to pay the price to get top dollar?

    Understanding market conditions is always the first obstacle in selling a home. Realtors® do not set the price of a home. Real estate professionals, agents and appraisers share a database of information that only they can access. From this information, they can create a comparative market analysis or an appraisal that demonstrates what the housing […]

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    Five top tips to sell your home fast

    By Holly Gibbs Are you trying to sell a house? Here are some tips to make the process as quick as possible. 1. MAKE SURE THAT SHOWING ISN’T JUST A DRIVE-BY Just because there’s a showing booked for your home doesn’t mean the potential buyer actually will go inside. Imagine you’re a buyer, and your […]

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