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Posted on 11/22/2020

Examples of Common Home Maintenance Problems

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay As a homeowner, it is important to complete preventative home maintenance on a regular schedule. Home maintenance is necessary because it ensures potential problems are identified before they become costly repairs. Not every issue will be caught ahead of time, here are a few common examples of home maintenance issues that could...

Home Maintenance

Home Repair

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Posted on 11/15/2020

How to Make Roses Thrive in Southern Gardens

Photo by Silvia via Pixabay Most people associate roses with English cottage gardens and northern cities such as Portland, Oregon, which has proudly carried the nickname "The City of Roses" for over a century. It's common garden lore that roses can't successfully be grown in areas that don't receive a few months of cold temperatures, but some varieties...

Outdoor Garden

Roses

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Posted on 11/08/2020

How to Pay Off a Mortgage Quickly

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay One of the critical steps involved in looking for a home is the process of negotiating for a mortgage. Many people dread this process because they find out exactly how much money they are going to have to pay each month. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for people...

Pay Off Mortgage Early

Save On A Mortgage

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Posted on 11/01/2020

Pre-Approval: What it is & How to Achieve it

Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay A mortgage pre-approval can be a valuable tool for understanding how much you can afford to spend on purchasing a home. It can also make you seem much more attractive to sellers and help to identify any potential problems that may make it difficult to get a loan. In fact, many lenders claim...

Mortgage

Buying A Home

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Posted on 10/25/2020

Natural Lighting: Skylights and Light Tubes

Image by PlusONE from Shutterstock The presence of natural light inside of your living space can have a tremendous impact on how you feel in your home. If you're interested in introducing more daylight into your space consider installing a skylight or light tube. What are skylights? A traditional skylight is a window set into the roof of...

Home Improvement

Lighting

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Posted on 10/18/2020

Enhance Your Vacation Enjoyment With a Second Home

Generally speaking, taking a family vacation can "recharge your battery," give you a new lease on life, and enable you to get back to work with a renewed sense of purpose. That's the ideal scenario when everything falls into place. However, if you're one of those families that are always looking for a new place to explore every year,...

Buying A Vacation Home

Second Home

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Posted on 10/11/2020

Create Unique Wall Art with Your Photos

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With so many pictures stored away on digital devices, we forget how enjoyable images of children, friends and memorable experiences in our living space can be. Selecting several of your more meaningful photos for a photo showcase adds character to your home and demonstrates that you value family, connection and staying active. On...

Decorating

Indoor Decor

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Posted on 10/04/2020

DIY: Removing Old Carpet

Photo by Rodrigo Souza from Pexels Want to reveal that hardwood under your carpet? Or maybe you're ready to lay down new flooring? In either case, carpet removal by a professional adds significant cost to the project. Fortunately, removing carpet is something you can do yourself with minimal cost. It does require a little upper body strength and...

Carpet

Home Improvement

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Posted on 09/27/2020

3 Tips for Moving Across the Country

Photo by Erika Wittlieb via Pixabay Have you ever made a move across the country? While this is a huge step, it can be extremely rewarding. Whether you’re moving for a job or you just want a fresh start, the whole process can be stressful and very expensive. However, there are some tips to consider that can help...

Buying A Home

Moving

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Posted on 09/20/2020

Five Hot Spots for Luxury Homes

Photo by Daniel Salcius on Unsplash If you're looking for that second home in the vacation paradise of your dreams, these five locations have just turned the corner from luxury sellers' market to luxury buyers' market: Maui, Hawaii Tennis clubs, golf resorts and views of white sand beaches and pristine blue water top the reasons why Maui has...

Market Trends

Luxury

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Posted on 09/13/2020

What Does It Take to Purchase a House?

The process of finding and purchasing your dream house may prove to be difficult, regardless of whether you are an experienced or first-time homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to avoid hurdles as you navigate the homebuying journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you quickly discover a quality home at an...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/06/2020

Understanding Debt to Income Ratios

Image by Mimzy from Pixabay As you start your journey to home ownership, one of the terms you may hear from your mortgage lender is debt to income ratio. Many people have never heard this term before, but it is an important aspect of obtaining a mortgage. Your mortgage lender wants to make sure you are not going...

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