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What’s Under That Blue Tarp?

Avoiding (Seller) Guilt By Association Blue tarp is almost as ubiquitous in residential real estate as duct tape. Contractors use it to cover in-process  projects. Homeowners use it to cover outdoor lawn furniture, firewood, and anything else that might be exposed to the elements. Unfortunately, at least in Minnesota after last year’s spate of Spring...
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"Realtor Duct Tape"

Or, Real Estate’s “Swiss Army Knife” What’s the Realtor equivalent of duct tape — the (seeming) solution to every household repair problem? My personal candidate is a razor blade (single-sided — very important). In just the last week, I’ve used one to: open a painted-shut window; remove gunk stuck onto (otherwise) gorgeous hardwood floors; remove...
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