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Did you know that expressing gratitude is good for your health? It really is! Studies conducted by researchers in the field of positive psychology have found that gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.  People who express gratitude feel more positive emotions, get greater enjoyment from good experiences, improve their health, cope better … Continued

Want to renovate your home so that you can comfortably “age in place”? Or maybe you want to help a parent or grandparent do that? Well, at Vivid Properties we’ve been working in the real estate industry in Philadelphia for a long time. And we’ve seen many seniors renovate their homes to make them more … Continued

Need to remove hard water stains from a kitchen or baths? “Hard water” refers to water with high mineral levels — mainly magnesium and calcium. Those minerals are good for overall health, but unfortunately, they can also leave a chalky residue on shower glass and bathroom fixtures. How do you get rid of it? Here … Continued

Installing new floors? Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install? At Vivid Properties, we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetic. Since there are a lot of … Continued

Trying to figure out which types of doors to install in your house? The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on. But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so … Continued

Want to add some plants to your house? Doing so can make your home feel more cozy and bright, making it a GREAT idea! But of course, some plants are much more difficult to take care of than others… …especially if you’re new to the business of keeping plants alive. So we thought we’d stop … Continued

Want to lower your monthly HOA fees? Homeowner Association (HOA) fees vary drastically from house to house, but the average is usually somewhere between $100 and $1,000 per month. And while most people accept these fees at face value… There are some things that can be done to lower your monthly payments. How is it … Continued