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Heres everything you need to know about Mid-Century Modern design.

Combining modern materials with traditional craftsmanship, mid-century modern architecture was uniquely designed to cater to the lifestyle of suburban families in America.

Exhibiting flat or low-pitched roofs and sweeping, horizontal lines, mid-century modern houses benefit from an abundance of natural light.

In addition to lots of glass, popular materials include wood, stone and brick.

Its quite common to see bright colors infused through furniture or accent walls.

Furnishings with geometric patterns and sculptural lines are key to mid-century modern interiors.

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The value of your home is influenced by price, time, and market conditions. As your local real estate professional, my goal is to assist you in the determination of the value of your home by giving you current, factual data on the market conditions and the average market time for homes in your area. This infographic will better explain how these three areas impact your home’s value.

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When viewing a home, especially an older one that might require some updates, buyers will often look for a house that has good bones. Its a term were all familiar with, but when its time to start viewing properties, you might be asking yourself, What exactly does that mean? Here are characteristics to keep in mind when looking for a home with good bones.

Eye on the Infrastructure
No matter how beautiful a house looks on the surface, you want to know whats going on underneath the hood before making a purchase. If you notice sagging beams or cracking plaster, for example, that could be a sign of problems with the foundation. Youll also want to take note of when the various systems were last updated, such as plumbing, electrical and heating.

Look at the Layout
Floor plans are usually a good indicator of how well a home was designed. Ideally, theres a sense of flow throughout the home and each room feels appropriately sized to serve its specific purpose. If its easy to envision decorating and how youll use each space, thats usually a good sign because you wont have to make any significant structural changes to accommodate your lifestyle.

Quality Materials
When you look in the right places, you can usually tell if a high level of quality and craftsmanship went into building a home. For instance, consider how thick the walls are and what type of wood was used for the floors. If a home has been renovated over the years, was it done so using high-end materials?

Architectural Details
Sometimes its the little things that make all the difference, like tall ceilings and crown moldings. While these may not be the top features on your list when looking for a luxury property, they are important characteristics because they contribute to a homes unique sense of character.

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These five features ensure your master suite leaves nothing to be desired.

Dressing Room

Equipped with vanities, islands and full-length mirrors, these rooms are more luxurious than walk-in closets.

Sitting Area

A sitting area can make a large bedroom feel more intimate while providing a space to enjoy downtime.

Spa-like Bathroom

Multiple sinks alongside a soaking tub and rain shower are just the beginning. Saunas, steam rooms and massage rooms are on the rise.

Connect to the Outdoors

Stepping outside your bedroom and into fresh air allows you to feel more connected to nature.

Private Study

A secluded study within your master suite can function as a home office or library.

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Whether you want a home office so you can accomplish your favorite hobbies or you need a designated spot within your house to conduct business, creating the perfect home office can be overwhelming. These creative tricks will make the process a breeze, helping you create the perfect office space.

Assess What Your Home Can Offer
Unless you plan to engage in a remodel, your office space is limited by your homes current features. Knowing this, where can you easily create an office? Be willing to think outside the box. An extra bedroom is an obvious choice, but an underutilized walk-in closet may also be prime real estate that could be optimized for your needs.

Decide Your Offices Prime Use
Not every home office is created equal and not every office user has the same needs. Evaluate what equipment you will need within your workspace. A writer who feels confident with a laptop and comfy chair will have different needs to consider than a worker who requires multiple monitors and an ergonomic executive chair to conduct meetings. Your day-to-day needs are vital to consider before moving forward.

Choose the Window Seat
Studies show that natural light can boost your mood and feeling energized is sure to boost your productivity, so dont hesitate to set up your desk next to a window.

Find Your Favorite Indoor Plant
Greenery in the office has been shown to boost productivity, meaning its a no brainer to dedicate a bit of space to an indoor plant. It will bring life to your decor and keep you feeling productive and refreshed.

Creating the perfect home office doesnt begin with finding the best desk or the right decor but, instead, by assessing your daily needs and accommodating them to create a workspace that will help you and your work thrive.

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