By Eileen Alexander

When I purchased a home in North Carolina six years ago, I knew that there were several features that were important to me: I wanted a comfortable front porch and rooms with large windows to let in the light. I wanted to be within walking distance of the downtown of the community I was settling in. And I knew I didn’t want a fixer-upper as my DIY skills are limited.

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