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Before you proceed with your second-home purchase, check out this helpful information.

4 Things to Know about Purchasing a Second Home Often, those looking to purchase an additional home get confused between a second home and an invest...

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5 Tips for That Garage Clean-Out For many of us, cleaning out our garage is no simple afternoon task. Most garages hold years of accu...

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Are you thinking about finishing your basement. Here's what you should know.

Should You Finish Your Basement? When you were shopping for a house, you were probably so focused on the number of bedrooms, the size...

Is a mortgage refi right for you? Here's what you should know.

How to Prepare for a Home Loan Refi Just as you want to put your best financial foot forward when applying for a mortgage to buy your fi...

Did you know fixing up your home can impact your property taxes?

How Home Improvements Affect Your Taxes Taxes are an unfortunate fact of life. However, the tax code includes several provisions that can he...

In determining your asking price, you need to consider why you have chosen to put your home on the market. In most cases, the higher the asking price, the longer it takes for the home to sell. As your local real estate professional, I thought you'd ...

What's the Best Asking Price for Your Home? In determining your asking price, you need to consider why you have chosen to put your home on the m...

New to the home-buying experience? Here are some terms you'll likely hear.

Terms Every Homebuyer Should Understand If you’re buying a home, you’ll more than likely be obtaining a mortgage, which you may not kn...

Learn to make the most of your small space by following these tips.

10 Tips for Living Large While Going Small With rent rising and family sizes decreasing, millennials have started to opt for smaller alternativ...

Don't ignore a crack in your ceiling, no matter how small. Here's what you should look out for.

Trouble Above? How to Take Care of Your Ceiling Cracks Cracks in ceilings can be a sign of a larger problem, or they may be nothing but a cosmetic issue. B...

Champagne taste on a beer budget? Here's how to make an on-the-cheap kitchen look like a million bucks!

Designer Tips to Take Any Kitchen From Ordinary to Deluxe HGTV star and professional property flipper Johnathan Scott is well accustomed to making design drea...

From chemicals to equipment, the cost can add up quickly.

Costs of Pool Ownership A backyard pool can look like a lot of fun when you’re house-hunting. Summer days full of swimming a...

Moving soon? Check out these tips on optional insurance.

Is Optional Insurance Worthwhile When Renting a Moving Truck? If you’re going to rent a truck when moving, one of the first questions the clerk will ask you is: D...

From upgrading your storage to getting the lighting right, here are the best ways to upgrade your home office.

How to Upgrade Your Home Office If you’re like many people, you tend to do at least a little work from home. Whether you full ...

You'll want to get home insurance before disaster strikes. Just don't fall for these 5 myths that could lead to higher costs down the line.

5 Home Insurance Myths That Could Cost You Whether you’ve owned a home for years or are buying your first home, purchasing insurance can be con...

Check for discounts with your insurance provider.

4 Upgrades to Save on Renters Insurance Renters insurance is relatively inexpensive, costing between $15 and $30 per month, according to the...

Increasing your home's energy efficiency doesn't have to be a challenge. Here are six simple things you can do today.

Six Simple Ways to Increase Home Efficiency More and more people are looking for ways to increase their home’s energy efficiency—both to c...

Is it your first time buying a home? You may be able to get some financial help.

Financial Help for First-Time Homebuyers Many people dream of owning a home, but it can be difficult to save enough money for a down payment ...

This federal program helps low-income families buy a home with a unique method meant to encourage saving.

Save for a Home with a Dollar-for-Dollar Match Program A federal program helps low-income families buy a home with a unique method meant to encourage savin...

Check out these tips for creating a relaxing retreat at home.

How to Design a Calming Bedroom When the day is done, nothing is more relaxing than retiring to your bedroom. Unless, of course, you...

Get guidance from a professional.

4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most co...

There are benefits to homeownership you can't get as a renter.

Choose Mortgage Over Rent and Own a Home House prices come with a lot of digits, but that shouldn’t scare you away from buying a home. ...

Here's what you need to know about an adjustable-rate mortgage.

Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage a Good Idea? If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you need to decide whether to choose one with a fixed or ad...

Homeownership may not be as out of reach as you think.

Loan Options for First-Time Homebuyers Affordability is a big issue for renters looking toward homeownership. Beyond the purchase price, pu...

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Take your current debt into account, as well as potential future expenses, to determine how much mortgage you can afford.

How Much Can You Afford in Monthly Mortgage Payments? Homeownership is a dream for many people, but some take on more debt than they should. If you’...

Designers advise putting your money into six specific areas.

Kitchen Upgrades Worth Their Weight in Resale Value If a kitchen renovation is on your radar screen, and you plan to stay in your home long-term, you ca...

Before you buy, it's important to know how a mortgage lender will determine your loan eligibility.

A Background on Credit Scoring Models Homebuyers who have a better credit history over a longer stretch of time than a shorter one may ben...