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Patricia Garcia

Patricia L. Garcia is an award-winning freelance journalist who has written for NewHomeSource, the Associated Press, New Mexico magazine and the Texas Bar Journal. When not writing, she can be found in the garden, battling weeds and high-desert heat.

About Patricia Garcia

Patricia L. Garcia is an award-winning freelance journalist who has written for NewHomeSource, the Associated Press, New Mexico magazine and the Texas Bar Journal. When not writing, she can be found in the garden, battling weeds and high-desert heat.

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Your Pre-Closing Inspection Checklist

October 1, 2023 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Conduct one last home inspection to make sure your new home is exactly what you want. And we’ve got the checklist to walk you through the process.

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Galley kitchen with dark cabinets and granite countertops.

5 Ways to Design a Kitchen for Your Busy Family

January 25, 2023 By //  by Patricia Garcia

The kitchen is the mecca of your home, where your family congregates for meals big and small. Kitchen design experts share their tips.

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Couples toasting around boxes.

How to Host the Best Holiday Party in Your New Home

December 8, 2022 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Now that your new home is ready, it’s time to host a holiday party! This article includes tips to help you host the best holiday party in your new home.

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Two model homes in a cul de sac.

How to Get the Most from Visiting Model Homes

September 1, 2022 By //  by Patricia Garcia

After you’ve met with a builder’s on-site sales staff, you’ll want to visit some model homes. Here’s how you can get the most out of visiting model homes.

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Outdoor space with pool, fire pit.

Upgrade Any Outdoor Space with a Fire Pit

May 1, 2019 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Create ambiance in your new backyard, gather around a fire pit. Here are our favorite examples of how to incorporate a fire pit into your new outdoor space.

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Circular island with room for 5.

6 Kitchens That You Can’t Help But Love

March 27, 2019 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Kitchens are the hub of the home, so it’s no surprise that homebuyers want a kitchen that’s beautiful to be in, spacious enough to entertain in and functional enough to handle everyday meals. Here are six inspiring kitchens that you’ll love—and want for your new home.

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Modern master bath featuring wall mounted vanity and freestanding tub.

6 Calming and Luxurious Master Bath Retreats

March 27, 2019 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Any master bath should be the one place where you can find calm and relaxation. These six examples show what kind of retreat a master bathroom should be.

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Young woman standing in kitchen

Pre-Closing Inspection Checklist

March 26, 2019 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Use this Pre-closing Inspection Checklist as a guide to carefully inspect every detail of your new home, make sure everything works and create a written “punch list” of items you want corrected.

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How to Pet-Proof Your New Home

March 22, 2019 By //  by Patricia Garcia

Have a furry friend that is part of the family? Here are some ways to make your new home safer — and more comfortable — giving you piece of mind.

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