With home prices starting to come down and interest rates continuing to climb, it is important to understand how your credit score can impact your home buying power because as goes your interest rate, so goes the price of your monthly mortgage payment and thus, overall interest you will pay over the life of your […]
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While it could be exhausting to live in your home like you are always on the verge of trying to sell it, it does make sense to keep in mind several home maintenance steps that usually provide a huge payoff when the time does come to sell your home. Thankfully, most of these items only
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If you are a homeowner, you know that property surveys are completed to establish and validate land boundaries. This includes the plot of land a home sits on, as well as any below-the-surface improvements such as a well or a septic tank. Surveys also identify other conditions or possible restrictions that deal with the legal
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Near the end of 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasted that by the end of 2023, Americans would see a nearly 16% increase in electricity prices from those in 2020. While this increase, along with other areas of economic inflation, has continued, there are ways to be proactive in reducing your home’s energy bills.
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There are many steps involved in qualifying for a mortgage loan. With home prices beginning to level out, interest rates have risen. It is important to understand all facets of the home loan in order to qualify for it. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take ahead of time to make sure you are
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If you thought this article was going to be one long list of links to perfectly matched and labeled clear containers or suggestions to decant everything from laundry pods to color-coordinated candies, then you would be wrong. While matching bins, label makers, and visual clutter corralling can make your heart go pitter-pat, instead a better
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Social media is one of the most hotly debated topics among nearly every generation. From its inherent benefits to its frustrations and its dangers, most of the time when you hold up social media and evaluate its merits on nearly any area of your life, asking questions like, “Is it helpful or harmful?,” or “Should
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When it comes to the most coveted features of houses, perhaps you have heard, “Location, location, location,” or even, “Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses.” However, in 2023, there is another hidden gem in most homes that has the potential to stand out–the laundry room or mudroom. You might be wondering, “What’s the difference between a
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If one of your goals for the New Year was to get your home organized then one important item to add to your to-do list is to also include making time to gather and create a proper Home Resource File or Binder. Whether you are old school and prefer something tangible and on paper or
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These days, it can feel difficult to determine whether or not you are getting a good deal on your home purchase. Over the past two years, the United States has seen unprecedented trends within the housing market. From over asking price cash offers and homes selling merely hours after hitting the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
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