Real estate
January 12, 2018
Homeowners are mostly interested in upgrading their kitchens. Image credit: Better Homes and Gardens.
By Brielle Jaekel
Affluent and mass-market homeowners often have the same values when it comes to renovating their homes, but the difference lies in how they do so.
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