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Posted on 01/02/2024

3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024

3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024 If buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus. Over the last year, the economy had a big impact on the housing...

Posted on 12/29/2023

The Benefits of Working With an Agent When You Sell Your House

The Benefits of Working With an Agent When You Sell Your House [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, the expertise of a trusted real estate agent can make a big difference. They’ll explain what’s happening today, what that means for you, and how to price and market your house. They’re also skilled negotiators and well...

Posted on 12/29/2023

What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. And to do that, always turn to trusted real estate professionals....

Posted on 12/26/2023

Flooring repair: Here's what you should know

Flooring repair is a project many homeowners encounter...

Home Repairs

Flooring

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Posted on 12/21/2023

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline

Why Mortgage Rates Could Continue To Decline When you read about the housing market, you’ll probably come across some information about inflation or recent decisions made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how do those two things impact you and your homebuying plans? Here's what you need to know. The Federal Funds Rate Hikes Have Stalled One of...

Posted on 12/19/2023

Home Maintenance: Tips for Every Season

Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons. If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance,...

Gardening

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Posted on 12/12/2023

Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership

Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help Pave the Way to Homeownership If you’re looking to buy a home, your down payment doesn’t have to be a big hurdle. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 38% of first-time homebuyers find saving for a down payment the most challenging step. But the reality is, you probably don’t need to...

Posted on 12/12/2023

Enhance your space with these fun DIY paint projects

Sometimes, all you need is some fresh paint to completely...

Painting

Diy Project

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Posted on 12/05/2023

Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years

Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows that 23% of consumers think prices will fall over the next 12 months. That’s...

Posted on 12/05/2023

Checklist for buying a house: First steps for would-be homeowners

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of home...

Dti

First Time Homebuyer

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Posted on 11/28/2023

3 Reasons to consider a minimal living room design

Is a minimal living room design right for you? If you're...

Design

Living Room

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Posted on 11/21/2023

How to Improve Your Home's Value With These Plumbing Projects

It's easy to forget about your plumbing as you are planning your home improvement and maintenance schedule. With pipes tucked away behind your walls and generally functioning as they should be, they are often overlooked. However, it's important to consider home improvement projects that will protect and enhance your plumbing, as this will ensure that everything is always...

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