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6,
2017
The pride of home ownership often includes keeping up your property’s curb appeal. The stars and stripes might be the perfect finishing touch, but did you know there are special guidelines for displaying and handling a U.S. flag? We’re here to guide you through it so you’re ready to go by Veteran’s Day, which falls […]
1,
2017
“No personal photos!” Some experts say it’s the first rule of home staging when you’re putting your house on the market. But what else should you do to beef up your curb (and interior) appeal? As you put those precious memories in storage to prepare for your home’s market debut, here are some ideas specific […]
19,
2017
Buying a house is exciting. Moving is not. But there are strategies that can help you make it as painless as possible. If you’re moving within six weeks, you’ll have no problems mastering a mega move. Moving in less time than that? Some of these plans can be reorganized to fit your schedule. Six Weeks […]
4,
2017
Are you green with envy when you walk into someone’s house beautifully adorned with well-maintained plants? Don’t be! Anyone can have a house full of plants if you pick the right ones. House plants don’t only function as beautiful reminders of the outdoors for homeowners, they also help purify the air, reduce carbon dioxide, lower […]
3,
2017
Home gardening can be a great relaxing hobby, but it can also be intimidating if you’re inexperienced. Luckily, there’s a YouTube channel for that. In fact, there are quite a few YouTube channels for that. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, knowledge or instruction, these four YouTube channels are some of the best resources around when […]
25,
2017
Although solar power has been around for generations, it was not long ago where the technology was both expensive and inefficient. Early solar panels could only convert a small percentage of solar radiation to energy, and the cost per watt of the technology was well outside of the range necessary to bring about a good […]
21,
2017
When searching for homes, it’s typical to tour many homes (and spend months looking online) before discovering the home you want in your price range. When you finally experience this home in person, you’ll likely feel joy and excitement. After all, this home could be the setting for your next life stage! But before you […]
6,
2017
For many homeowners and homebuyers, fires are a distant concern. But recent data gathered by the National Fire Protection Association paints a different picture. In 2015 alone, fire departments across the United States responded to a staggering 365,000 home structure fires, which caused $7 billion worth of property damages. The bottom line: fires are a […]
6,
2017
Spring has arrived, and along with it, increased storm chances in much of the US (especially the midwest and southeast). Whether your home is in an area that gets strong spring storms, tornadoes, or high winds, preparing it for these events can help prevent damage. Here are six things you can do to prepare your […]
4,
2017
March was another busy month in the mortgage industry. Here are some recent news articles and highlights: Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates for Second Time in Three Months The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time in three months and signaled that any further hikes this year will be gradual. Key […]
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