Real Estate
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7 Steps to Navigating the Home Renovation Process
Renovating your home can be both exciting and intimidating, especially if you’re remodeling the whole property or building an addition. It can be a big project, and anyone who’s watched a home remodeling show knows that things often don’t go as planned. Does that mean you shouldn’t take on your renovation project? Not necessarily. But…
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The Pros and Cons of Purchasing an Affordable Starter Home
Purchasing a home is no easy feat. Even with the housing market continuing to grow and expand, prospective buyers still face a number of challenges when it comes to buying a house. From tight inventory, expensive property taxes, and the mortgage process in general—there are several hurdles that need to be overcome before finalizing the deal on your new…
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A New Business Owner’s Guide to Home-Based Companies
Home-based businesses can provide a lot of benefits to entrepreneurs. They allow you more time with your family and flexibility. Unfortunately, not all homes have the space to house an office and a family. Some entrepreneurs may need to move for their business. Are You Ready to Start a Business? How do you know if…
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Essential Downsizing Advice for Seniors
Downsizing in your golden years can be a door to a beautiful next chapter in your life. Living closer to loved ones, easier maintenance and cleaning, and lower energy bills are just a few of the many possibilities that come with a downsize. Nonetheless, the process can take a lot of time and energy, and…
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3 DIY Projects That Can Sell Your Home Fast
Selling your home can be an extremely long process. Even after spending weeks or even months staging your home for open houses and showings, calculating how much it’s worth, and discussing your house with a realtor, you must often wait months and sometimes even years longer for an offer that comes close to your asking price. If you…
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How to Start Fresh in a New Location
If you are just coming off a difficult time in your life and feeling the need for a fresh start, you may consider moving to a new city, finding a new job, moving into a new home, and establishing yourself in a new community. Read on for some tips to make your transition easier, presented…
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Current Mortgage Rates Stay Below 3%
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan ticked up 0.01 percentage points to 2.98% with 0.7% mortgage discount points paid for the week ended April 28. This is the second week in a row where Freddie Mac’s benchmark Primary Mortgage Survey rate has been below the 3% mark. It’s also the first time the rate has increased, even if…
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A Complete Guide On How To Remodel Your House
Introduction Remodeling your house is undoubtedly an exciting venture, allowing you to alter your space to exactly how you want it. From the floors and walls to the wood grains and cabinets, you can pick and change everything until you have made your vision come to life. Many people have memories of fantasizing about their…