Margaret Crane

Margaret Crane is a nationally known freelance writer, blogger and journalist who has co-authored with Barbara Ballinger several books and articles on real estate, design and family business. Her byline has appeared in Realtor® magazine. With more than a half-dozen titles to her credit, Margaret’s latest design book is The Kitchen Bible: Designing the perfect culinary space.


Margaret's Articles

Community Redefined in the Southeast

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Community Redefined in the Southeast

Welcome to Serenbe Small-town Feel, Community Farming, Great Place to Live, Work, Create, or Visit and Relax Farm-to-table, an important concept for restaurateurs who know that fresh, local produce is a focus for many of today's diners, has taken on new meaning in Serenbe. The community/village now has 550 residents of all generations who live.....

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Testing Air Quality

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Testing Air Quality

Off-gassing might be lurking in your home. Warning: There might be something invisible and unhealthy that’s lurking in your home. It’s polluted air from chemical particles released from certain materials, products and systems, called off-gassing. And it may be at a level that is two to five times greater than outdoor air. A routine home.....

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Home Projects & Contractors

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Home Projects & Contractors

Do-it-Yourself or Hire a Professional? You’ve moved into your new home, and you’re primed and ready to start making improvements. The bathtubs need caulking. A floor in the kitchen is buckling and needs to be replaced. Wallpaper in the master bedroom is yellowing, needs to be stripped, and the walls painted. Are you a do-it-yourselfer.....

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Home Security Systems

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Home Security Systems

Protect your home & family A security system is a reasonable safeguard to protect your family and possessions. It’s axiomatic that a home with a good security system is less likely to be burglarized. If you’re thinking "Oh, no, not another expense," know that security comes in many varieties that offer peace of mind. It.....

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Home Tech Theater

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Home Tech Theater

Create a Hollywood-inspired experience at home. Technology. Love it or hate it, but we cannot live without it. High tech items have become part of our everyday life. They make our lives much easier and more enjoyable whether a Nest thermometer, which can lower and raise the temperature in your home according to your habits.....

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Property Surveys

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property survey

Know the boundary lines of your new property. You've found the perfect property and you're really excited, but it lacks a fenced-in yard for your dog. Ok, you reason, you'll get bids to put up the fence. But wait! Can you even erect the fence, and what are the legal boundary lines of your new.....

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