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Radon can be a silent but serious health concern. Here are five signs you may want to get radon levels checked in your house.

Is radon a risk in your home? Learn to spot telltale signs of high radon levels in your home.

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Feeling the heat this summer? If you're afraid of the energy bill your HVAC system might cause, these 10 tips can help keep your costs lower.

10 Ways To Lower Your Cooling Bill This Summer, According To Experts Higher temperatures usually means higher cooling bills. However, we spoke to experts and found 10 ways you can stay cool this summer without the high AC bills.

Home maintenance isn't easy, especially when you're not sure what needs repair or replacement. With that in mind, here are six signs your siding requires immediate care.

These 6 Signs Tell You It's Time to Replace Your House's Siding ASAP Knowing when to replace siding can protect a home from mold, water damage, and high energy bills. Learn what signs to look for and who to hire for replacement.

Lawn maintenance can be more demanding than expected. Crabgrass is especially tough to get rid of, but there are steps you can take to make it easier.

How to Stop Crabgrass From Taking Over Your Lawn Get rid of it for good with tips from turfgrass experts.

You may have factored in the down payment and closing costs when creating your budget, but you're likely to encounter at least one of these four expenses within your first year of homeownership.

Budgeting for a new home? Include These 4 Expenses Spoiler: Lawn care costs can really add up.

If you've been considering a home warranty plan, this guide provides a helpful look through what a home warranty covers and how much they typically cost per month.

What Does a Home Warranty Cover? - Today's Homeowner Every home warranty covers slightly different things, but most have a lot of similarities. Here are the home appliances and systems usually covered by a home warranty.

Home trends come and go. If you want your home to have a timeless and unique style, these tips can help.

How to Steer Clear of Trends and Develop Your Own Style — Lonny Written by Michelle Adams | Photographed by Marta Xochilt Perez and Michelle Adams Our product recommendations include items from our sponsors and/or contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission when purchases are made. Rest assured, every item is genuinely chosen by our edi

You'll need to keep several important documents in a safe place when closing on your new home. But you'll also need to watch out for junk and scam mail too.

After closing | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Congratulations on your new home! Remember, your mortgage is a big financial commitment. Keep your documents so you can refer to them as needed.

When your financing is approved, you may be inundated by junk mail and scams. How do they get your information? What steps can you take to protect yourself? Find out in this week's newsletter.

How to Spot (and Stop) Mortgage Junk Mail Learn how to reduce the volume of junk mortgage mail that comes your way.

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Are you hoping to enhance your outdoor space this summer? Check out these 75 porch and patio decor ideas for some fresh inspiration.

Help Your Porch Live Its Best Life With These Decorating Ideas Inviting guests for an outside visit? These ideas will pretty up your porch or patio with ease.

What kind of home maintenance tasks can you expect to do within your first year of owning a house? Here is a list of basic projects to plan for:

What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and renovations to consider.

Here's what first-time homebuyers should know about closing costs.

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs - National Realty Centers Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you’ll be responsible for. While you’re busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you’ll want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what those costs are and how much you sh...

The latest newsletter discusses which closing costs are typically nonnegotiable when purchasing a home, and how you may be able to get a better deal for other closing costs.

Closing Costs: What's Negotiable and What Isn't When closing on a home, not all costs are set in stone.

Have you seen this interior design trend yet? Learn what color drenching is and get inspiration on how you can use it.

Color Drenching, The New Painting Trend: Is It Right for You? Color drenching is a bold, new interior design trend that involves immersing a room entirely in the same color, encompassing the walls, trim, and

Are you an aspiring homeowner with less than stellar credit? Don't give up on your dream just yet. Learn how credit score impacts purchasing power and formulate your game plan.

Answered: What Credit Score Do You Need to Buy a House? Creditworthiness is key to homeownership. What credit score do you need to buy a house? Discover the bare minimum to target!

Could your home benefit from a whole-house water filter? This simple guide covers everything you need to know.

What Is a Whole-House Water Filter, and Do I Need One? Tired of replacing water pitcher filters or looking for an alternative to your faucet filter? Learn more about whole-house water filters, plus which type might be right for you.

While an older home comes with built-in character and charm, it's your personal style that makes it feel unique. Here are some tips on how to bring out the best in older homes through your decor.

Old House Decorating Ideas: 8 Ways To Create A Charming Feel Get inspired with these 8 old house decorating ideas that will help you create a charming feel. Discover unique interior design tips to transform your home today!

Owning an older home can be a rewarding experience. But they can come with their fair share of renovations and repairs -- here are four common issues that you may encounter with an old home.

Own an older home? Beware of These 4 Common Issues Some repairs are minor, but others can be costly.

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Here are 15 precautionary measures you can take to protect your family, home and belongings against the risk of fire.

Fire Safety in the Home: 15 Steps to Reduce Your Burn Risk | Renovated How can you improve fire safety in your home? These tips will help you keep your home more fire safe and protect your family.

Looking for relatively affordable ways to transform your living space? From modern and minimal to classic and ornate, these 13 stylish wallpaper designs can instantly elevate your interior aesthetic.

13 Stylish Wallpaper Trends for 2024 The wallpaper trends of 2024 reflect a growing interest in these patterned wall adornments as a way to differentiate your home style.

An accurate estimate of home value is important for both buyers and sellers, and a low appraisal can put the brakes on an otherwise seamless transaction. How can you navigate this obstacle?

What To Do When An Appraisal Comes in Low - Realty Times When someone is buying a home and they’re going to use financing in the form of a mortgage, they need an appraisal to cement the deal. Before a bank is going to extend credit, they want to make sure they’re not giving someone a loan that’s more than the fair market value of the house. That’s...

Even if your mortgage application was accepted without issue, there are a few instances where refinancing down the road might not go as smoothly. Read the latest newsletter to find out why:

4 Reasons Why a Refinance Can Be Rejected Get in touch if you are interested in discussing your refinancing or mortgage options.

Are you thinking of building your dream home? These upgrade ideas can take your project to the next level.

New-Build Home Upgrades That Just Make Sense You can repaint or swap light fixtures whenever, but some home upgrades are worth tackling during the initial build process.

You don't need a fireplace and chunky-knit blankets to make your living room feel cozy. Check out these 32 decor ideas that can give any room a warm and inviting feel.

The Coziest Living Rooms Ever Discover layered, classic, at-ease designs for the most comfortable spaces.

Is it ideal for most people to buy their first home in their mid-30s? There are a few reasons why that ends up being the average age of first-time buyers in the U.S.

What Is the Average Age To Buy a House in America? | Renovated One interesting topic in real estate investing is the average age to buy a house. Find out if you're of age to buy your first property.

Take a look at these tax credits available for home improvements this year. You may also be able to take advantage of financing opportunities -- if you'd like to find out more, get in touch.

All the Home Improvement Tax Credits You Can Take Advantage of This Year Renovations or upgrades to your home can be costly, but the good news is that there are several tax credits available that can help offset some of those expenses. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, you're likely eligible for money-saving tax credits on environmentally friendlier ho...

PITI (principal, interest, taxes and insurance) is not only what establishes your mortgage payments -- it can also be used to determine if you can be approved for a loan.

Understanding Your Mortgage Payment: What is PITI? Learn how PITI impacts your mortgage.