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Posted on 03/19/2024
How to Design a Healthy Home Office
If you're working from home, it's important to establish a suitable workspace. Many homeowners are now in charge of their own workspaces and all of the things that come with it: layout, furniture and other features. While it's important to be productive working at home, it's just as important to be healthy and comfortable at work. Here are...
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Posted on 03/12/2024
How to build your own emergency fund
Building an emergency fund is a crucial step in...
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Posted on 03/05/2024
Mortgage definitions for all stages of homeownership
Whether you’re a new buyer searching for your first home,...
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Posted on 03/05/2024
What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home
What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make payments on time, pay back debts, and more. Your credit score...
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Posted on 02/27/2024
Tiny Home Design Tips
The appeals of tiny homes are many, including the ability to custom design a home in an affordable way. However, even with a small house, it's difficult to know where to begin. If you're designing a custom tiny home, here are some key tips to consider: Window Placement When planning where to place your windows, think about the...
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Posted on 02/20/2024
The perfect pet house: Here's what to consider
Even for animals that live indoors, it’s important for...
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Posted on 02/13/2024
Comparing VA & Conventional Loans: What First-Time Homebuyers Should Know
You have many choices for financing your first home purchase. If you're a U.S. veteran, it might seem like an easy decision to opt for a VA loan over a conventional loan. However, understanding the major differences between the two options will help you get the best financing for your needs. Here are the basic things first-time homebuyers...
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Posted on 02/06/2024
Dog behavior basics: How to stop a dog chewing on furniture
Owners of both young dogs and adult dogs often wonder how...
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Posted on 02/05/2024
Don't Wait Until Spring to Sell Your House
Don’t Wait Until Spring To Sell Your House As you think about the year ahead, one of your big goals may be moving. But, how do you know when to make your move? While spring is usually the peak homebuying season, you don’t actually need to wait until spring to sell. Here's why. 1. Take Advantage of Lower Mortgage...
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Posted on 01/30/2024
Outdoor living spaces: Portable & permanent gazebos
Gazebos can be found in backyards and gardens across...
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Posted on 01/23/2024
Sweat Equity & Your Home Improvement: Pros & Cons
If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...
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Posted on 01/10/2024
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power If you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are currently under 7%, according to Freddie Mac...
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