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With warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get your yard in shape for summer. Keep this year's top five landscaping trends (according to the National Association of Landscape Professionals) in mind as you get started. 1. Going green (the color) Combine different textures and shades of green for a more dramatic lawn. Think of mixing leaves of different size and shape as well as plants with a variety of verdant hues. 2. Going green (the earth-friendly strategy) More sustainable landscape designs have been becoming more popular over the past few years. Why? They're better for the planet and can reduce maintenance costs. For example, more homeowners are planting "smart" lawns – varieties of grass bred to stay green with less water. 3. Giving bees a chance With bee populations in trouble, people are actually starting to welcome the stingers in their yard by planting native plants that provide the nectar they feast on. The ef...

When you hire a real estate agent to help buy or sell a home, they can help free up time you would otherwise spend on sorting through listings, scheduling showings, or trying to figure out paperwork.  You might even have time to focus on the fun parts of moving, such as: 1. Building a Pinterest board of décor inspiration Don't have a particular design style in mind? No problem. Check out the  RE/MAX Pinterest page  for ideas. 2. Clearing out the clutter with a yard sale Remember, each thing you sell is one less thing you'll have to pack – and unpack.  Here are some top yard sale tips . 3. Planning your housewarming party You'll want to show off the new place – especially after you've made it Pinterest perfect. Put together a Facebook event and start thinking about party favors to thank friends who helped you move in. 4. Bargain shopping for furniture There are plenty of options for you to furnish your new nest without breaking the...