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These government loans can be a great choice for some homebuyers. Here's what you should know.

What Is a USDA loan? USDA loans can give consumers a no-down-payment way to finance their home purchase.

Are you looking for a budgeting strategy that allows you to make the most of your earnings? This may be a good option.

The New 60/30/10 Budgeting Method In today’s inflated economy, the 60/30/10 budgeting method could be a better option for your financial situation than the traditional 50/30/20 rule.

Paying off your mortgage early seems like an easy decision, but there are several factors you should consider.

Should you prepay your mortgage? Here are some pros and cons.

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Whether you have allergies or just want to create a healthier living space, use these 12 tips to improve your home's air quality.

12 Natural Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality Sometimes you need to freshen the air in your home, but can't open the cold window. Improve your home's indoor air quality naturally with these 12 tips.

Creating a command center in your home could simplify chores, activities and more.

How to create a family command center – to revolutionize your family's organization A family command center can help reduce stress and chaos on a daily basis by keeping everyone in your home organized and on the same page

If you're like most people these days, you want to stay in your home for the long haul. See what else this report uncovered about homebuying and homeowners.

New American Homeowner Report Reveals Mindset, Priorities and Challenges of a New Generation 83% of recent first-time homeowners were surprised by the complexity of their homes after moving in — and they need help.

Moving can be stressful, but these four tips can help ensure you're prepared.

Are you considering a long-distance move? Here's how you can do it.

Read about the decisions that go into home staging from a professional stager.

See How a Home Stager Instantly Doubled the Space in a Tiny Living Room Everything can seem bigger in Texas.

One home update you may not have anticipated is a new driveway installation, but it can boost your home's value. Get a breakdown of this project's average costs.

A New Driveway Can Boost Your Curb Appeal But How Much Do They Cost? We Found Out Knowing new driveway costs helps you decide between the different types of driveway materials and styles. Find out how much a new driveway costs in this guide.

You can create a cleaner, more organized home in just one weekend. Here's how:

Simplify your home over a weekend by following these 4 expert-approved steps Organizing and decluttering your home needn't feel overwhelming when you follow this easy 4-step process

There's good reason to be optimistic about the housing market this year.

Housing Market Picks Up Steam The new year has brought new energy.

Let's work together to figure out how you can respond if the seller makes a counteroffer.

Need help negotiating a home purchase? Here are four strategies you could use.

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Read this to find out how you could qualify for the Section 121 Exclusion when selling your home.

Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you are eligible.

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Textural components and mirrors are just two of the ways you can make your entryway pop.

13 Small Entryway Ideas That Make a Big First Impression You may not feel like you can do a lot with a small entryway, but these small entryway ideas prove otherwise. From incorporating mirrors to adding hooks and storage, there are myriad ways to make a beautiful and functional entryway space.

If you want to stay in your home after retirement, there's no such thing as planning too early.

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Many homeowners don't want to sell right now, which is having an impact on the market. But there may be changes coming soon.

What's going on with housing inventory? Find out why homeowners are hesitant to list their homes.

Smart bedroom design could help you get better sleep.

6 Bedroom Design Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making Bedroom design mistakes not only make your room not look great—but they could also affect your sleep. From the position of your bed to placement of the TV, here are some common design mistakes to avoid.

It can be difficult to know what to do with the awkward space of your side yard, but this article offers inspiration for seating areas, lawn games and more.

25 Side Yard Ideas to Turn That Unused Space Into Somewhere You Actually Want to Be Side yards are an often-overlooked parcel of land. Here's a collection of side yard ideas to prove that no matter their size, they are full of potential.

Being a first-time homebuyer could have financial benefits, and you may be surprised at who all can qualify as a first-time buyer.

First-time Homebuyer Qualifications | Bankrate.com Learn what it means to be a “first-time homebuyer” and how you can qualify for benefits, grants and programs.

If you're ready to make some changes around the house, here are some budget-friendly updates that could boost your home's value.

These are the most affordable renovation projects to add value to your home, say contractors These affordable renovation options can add value to your home without busting your budget.

Planning to make updates to your newly purchased house? It may make sense to wait a while.

Should you renovate your new home right away? Check out three reasons you might want to delay your projects.

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