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Selling Your Home? Why Hiring a Realtor Should Be Your First Move
Selling Your Home? Why Hiring a Realtor Should Be Your First Move by Dino Alexander, NYS Licensed Real Estate Broker, Principal Broker — Alexander Maxwell Realty Today’s online world means it’s easier than ever to list your home yourself. At first, this may seem like a great idea. You’ll save on real estate agent commissions, and you’ll have complete […]
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Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui – Maxwell Alexander
Reimagine Your Workspace – 5 Secrets of Productivity and Feng Shui by Hudson Valley Style Magazine Editor, Designer Maxwell Alexander Just a few months ago we featured Villa 9W – one of the Duncan Avenue Design Studio projects and analyzed it from the Feng Shui perspective. I like using Feng Shui concepts to make […]
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The Cosmic Intelligence of Design – Visual Essay by Maxwell L. Alexander
In this visual essay, I outline a thrilling journey of intellectual exploration of reality through Design. Guided by the insights from my favorite School of Visual Arts mentor, Sarah Giovanitti, I have come to understand myself as a Designer with a capital “D”. Until very recently, I couldn’t grasp the full extent of this […]
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Going green: a smart real estate strategy that adds value
Real estate insight: Green home improvements boost value, shorten sale time (BPT) – Are you thinking of selling your house and want to know some of the best ways to boost your home’s value, demand top dollar and potentially inspire a bidding war? Whether you’re selling in a few months or a few years, […]
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High-tech appliance trends from the House Beautiful Whole Home Project Concept House
High-tech appliance trends from the House Beautiful Whole Home Project Concept House (BPT) – On a tree-lined street in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta, a house built with the goal of better living through design opens its doors to the public this fall. Each space was created with comfort, peace and serenity in mind, […]
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Top exterior trends to inspire your 2019 home renovation projects
Top exterior trends to inspire your 2019 home projects (BPT) – Thinking of adding a deck? How about replacing the tired, worn siding on your house? Now that the weather is colder, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a hot beverage and start planning your 2019 home projects so you can nail […]
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5 ways to host a no-hassle holiday celebration this season
5 ways to host a no-hassle holiday celebration this season (BPT) – The holidays are supposed to be a joyous occasion, filled with warm memories of family and friends. When it’s your turn to host, however, the holidays can quickly turn into a stressful blur that involves cleaning, decorating and cooking all before the […]
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How to put your own touch on modern bathroom design
How to put your own touch on modern bathroom design (BPT) – Home design continues to evolve but one element remains true: The bathroom is often the oasis within the home. A secluded bathroom is an ideal spot to experiment with modern designs without undergoing a major renovation. Below are a few tips on […]
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For a no-worries Noel, follow these 12 holiday safety tips
For a no-worries Noel, follow the 12 safety tips of Christmas (BPT) – The fun, festive activities during the holiday season make it a favorite time of year for many people. At the risk of sounding like a Grinch, though, all that festivity can lead to unintentional safety hazards. For example, some 30 percent […]
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