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Home Paint Color Palette

Transform Your Home With The Perfect Paint Palette

Each room in your home is more than just a functional space—it reflects your personality, needs, and lifestyle. Painting your entire house in neutral color tones like white, grey, or beige might create a uniform look, but it can also lead to a monotonous environment. Instead, embracing a curated palette of three to five complementary colors can enhance the mood and functionality of each room, making your home feel more dynamic and tailored to your taste.

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Homes of the Presidents Quiz

With President’s Day approaching, it is a time to remember and honor all those who have led our country. Through war and prosperity, economic hardship and recovery they have guided the ship of state for over 225 years. All of our presidents have had homes much like the people they lead. Take our Homes of the Presidents quiz to test your knowledge of our founding fathers and where they lived. Continue reading →

Bright turnkey home with an open living room, kitchen and dining area

What Is a Turnkey Home? 5 Tips for Creating a Move-In Ready Property

Originally published December 7, 2016. Updated September 2026.

A turnkey home is a property that its new owner can move into without major repairs, renovations, or immediate updates. It should be clean, well-maintained, and fully usable, with no unfinished work demanding attention.

In some markets, especially those with vacation or second homes, “turnkey” may also describe a property offered with furnishings or household items. However, furniture and personal property are not automatically included. Buyers and sellers should confirm exactly what will remain with the home.

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