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  By Djessica Duchatelier  |  Living Forward with DJ  |  Lifestyle + Home Living 10 Ways to Make Any Home Feel Like Yours (Even Before You Own It) Here's something I believe deeply: you don't have to own a home to love where you live. Whether you're renting while you save for your first place, just moved into a new home, or you're in a transitional season of life — your environment matters. The space you live in shapes how you feel, how you rest, how you show up in the world. And you don't need a renovation budget or a Pinterest-perfect house to make it feel like yours . These are my 10 favorite ways to bring life, warmth, and personality into any space — most of them budget-friendly, all of them impactful. "Your home should feel like a soft place to land — wherever you are in the journey toward owning it." Tip 01 Start With Scent Scent is the fastest way to shift the energy of a space. Light a candle, plug in a diffuser with your favorite essential oil bl...

  By Djessica Duchatelier  |  Living Forward with DJ  |  Seller Tips Why Your Broward County Home Isn't Selling — And How to Fix It If your home has been sitting on the market longer than expected, I want you to hear this first: it's not always the market's fault. In my experience working with sellers across Broward County — Margate, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, and beyond — the homes that sit are almost always missing something fixable. Pricing, presentation, strategy, marketing. These are levers you can pull. The question is knowing which one to pull and when. I'm DJ, and I help sellers in Broward County get their homes sold — strategically. Here's what I see going wrong, and more importantly, how to fix it. "A home that sits loses leverage. The longer it's on the market, the more buyers assume something is wrong — even when nothing is. Momentum matters in real estate." Reason #1: The Price Is Off — Even Slightly Price is the single most common reas...

  By Djessica Duchatelier  |  Living Forward with DJ  |  South Florida Market Insights Living in Coral Springs vs. Coconut Creek vs. Margate: Which City Is Right for You? If you're relocating to or within Broward County, there's a good chance these three cities are on your radar — and for good reason. Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, and Margate sit right next to each other in the northwest part of the county, offer some of the best value in South Florida, and each has a distinct personality and lifestyle that makes it a great fit for very different buyers. I'm DJ, a local real estate agent who specializes in this exact pocket of Broward County. I've helped buyers in all three cities find their right fit — and I'm going to give you an honest, side-by-side look so you can do the same. "The right city isn't about which one is 'best' — it's about which one matches your lifestyle, your budget, and what you need from the place you call home." A Qui...