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Ever wonder how home loans are bought and sold? Here’s how it works and why it matters to you.

Primary and Secondary Mortgage Markets: What’s the Difference? When you buy a home, your mortgage is sold to you by a banker or broker on the primary mortgage market. When that first lender sells your mortgage to another firm, your mortgage enters the secondary market. Does it make any difference to you as a consumer? Primary mortgage market. When you decide to...

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Haul away your household clutter, or hire the job out. Here’s a guide to help you decide.

Getting Rid of Your Junk Whether it’s years of accumulated clutter, old appliances, or household chemicals, it has to go. Is it a DIY job? Or do you need to call in the professionals? Here’s what you need to know. Identify the different types of trash in your home. Your household waste falls into three categories and ea...

Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father and son who have earned accolades for amazing achievements together. Any idea why have they become famous?

Father's Day: In Honor of Dad This father and son team has competed in thousands of marathons and triathlons. Born in 1962, son Rick has cerebral palsy, and his dad pushes him in a special wheelchair, carries him on a special bicycle and pulls him in a small boat as he swims.

How can you save money on big-ticket home purchases? Hint: Look for the blue “Energy Star” label on products.

What Every Consumer Should Know About ‘Energy Star’ We’ve all seen the blue Energy Star logos on appliances, windows and even electronics, but what do they mean? Origins and purpose. The Energy Star program was launched in 1992 as a joint program of the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Star encourages develo...

Does your bathroom need a redo? Relax and soak up the latest in spa-like pampering.

The Latest and Greatest in Bathtub Design Bathtubs may have taken a temporary backseat to luxurious showers in home style trends, but the latest tubs offer plenty of advances in design and technology of their own. And don’t forget, in a home with multiple bathrooms, at least one should offer a tub — if only for the kids and the family d...

Today’s home interiors are simple and cheerful. Here are six light and bright ideas to bring a smile to your new home life.

6 Bright Trends in Home Design The latest buzzwords in home interiors: bright, cheery and simplified. Say “hello” to white cabinets and light gray walls and “so-long” to dark woods and moody colors. Cabinets painted in light, bright colors, often in white, are seeing a resurgence. Another popular trend is the open shelvin...

FHA-approved buyers are plentiful. Here’s what you need to know as a seller.

How to Accommodate FHA Home Buyers Nearly 30 percent of home buyers today are using loans secured by the Federal Housing Administration or FHA — reason enough for home sellers to consider making their homes FHA-friendly. Here are a few tips to help understand the FHA process. Lending limits. Head to HUD.gov to see if your home qual...

Do you own a large parcel of land and want to develop it? Here's where to start.

How to Develop Your Own Land If you own raw undeveloped acreage, the land may be your route to financial security. Subdividing residential lots or owning commercial buildings can put you on the path to prosperity. Land development, however, is a complex venture. Take a look. Details count. You may already own the land, but to d...

Homeowners insurance has got you covered, right? Not always. Check this list for possible holes in your insurance coverage.

Check Your Homeowners Insurance for Gaps in Coverage Don’t wait until you need to file a claim to educate yourself on the ins and outs of homeowners insurance. By then, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. While homeowners insurance covers many of the major risks, such as damage from fire, it doesn’t cover everything. There are some losses ...

Check this handy list of essential chores for move-in day, and save yourself a lot of heartache.

7 Must-Dos on Move-in Day If ever there was a day requiring a detailed checklist, it’s Moving Day. Here’s a life-saving list to get you through what can be a drama-filled 24 hours. Clean up. You never know how well a seller will leave your new home so it’s best to plan on a comprehensive cleanup before you move your [....

For senior adults, selling a home can be fraught with emotion. A Certified Senior Housing Professional is trained to ease the stress.

Benefits of Using a Certified Senior Housing Professional When senior adults decide to sell their homes, hiring a “Certified Senior Housing Professional” can be a huge help. What exactly is a “Certified Senior Housing Professional?” Essentially, it’s a real estate agent who has undergone special training and certification in selling the homes of ...

No central air conditioning? No problem. Here’s the latest on an old standby: the window unit.

How to Buy a Window Air Conditioner If you find yourself living in a house or apartment without central air conditioning, it’s time to go shopping for a window unit. Here’s what to look for and how to properly maintain it. It’s a matter of BTUs. Shopping for a window air conditioner isn’t complicated. The main thing to look fo...

From wire hangers on a rod to a lighted and mirrored space reminiscent of a dressing room, check out these closet upgrades for the budget-minded.

The Key to Closet Design and Organization Regardless of space or budget, you can turn your closet into something special. All it takes is organization and a little attention to detail. Closet systems. Custom closet organizers are trained to make closets look luxurious, but their talent comes at a price. The good news is you can achieve simi...

What do you need to know about foundations? Take a few minutes to study up before you build.

What Type of Foundation is Best for Your New Home? The foundation of your home is arguably its most important structural component, since every part of the home depends on it remaining firm and level. Different foundations are available and each is made for certain types of soil and other environmental conditions. Let’s look at the four categories...

Memorial Day, which honors America’s fallen soldiers, was long known by another name. What was Memorial Day called before 1967?

Memorial Day: Honoring Fallen Heroes No consensus exists on when and where Memorial Day in America began, but the custom of decorating the graves of America’s Civil War dead became so widespread by 1868 that May 30 became known as Decoration Day. In 1967, it became officially known as Memorial Day. In 1968, Congress moved the day fro...

Your kitchen may be small, but it doesn’t have to be short on style. Check out these five ways to go big in a tiny space.

Small Space, Big Style: Kitchen If your kitchen is on the small side, fear not. You, too, can have big style in a small space. With a focus on function, careful material choices, and a little creativity, your dream kitchen is possible — regardless of size. Check out our top five design solutions for tiny kitchens. Stay focused. ...

Want to turn family chaos into function and style? These quick tips can make the most of a landing zone or mudroom.

At Long Last, a Landing Pad that Works for Busy Families Landing zones and mudrooms seem to rank high in popularity with today’s families. But how do you make a functional and great-looking space that your family actually uses? It’s easy, when you follow these eight simple tips. Seating is key. One of the most important elements every mudroom or landi...

Which model home is your favorite? Check out these tips for selecting a floor plan that can change and adapt with your family.

Floor Plans: Choosing the Right One for You Touring model homes is one of the best ways to get a feel for whether a floor plan will work for you. It’s time well spent before committing to such a huge investment in your future. Take your time and consider the following: Think now and later. Begin by thinking about what you currently need [.....

Paint is not one-size-fits-all. Here’s a primer on how to choose the best paint for staging your home.

Brush Up on How to Pick the Best Paint For Your Project How do you go about picking the best paint for your home project? Choosing the right color is a good first step but the type of paint you use and the sheen are also crucial to a successful project. Let’s get started. Latex paints are a water-based, consumer-friendly option. They are easy to apply ...

Reducing to a smaller house and decluttering a lifetime of possessions may seem terrifying. Here’s a step-by-step plan toward freedom from stuff.

Simple Steps to Empty Nester Downsizing If your children are grown, it might be the perfect time to declutter decades worth of possessions and downsize the family home. Let’s take a look at how to get the job done with the least amount of tears shed. Choosing a house. Once you’ve decided to move, ask yourself a few questions about the...

Want a backup power source without the roar of a gasoline generator? Here are five reasons to buy a new generation battery-powered model.

5 Advantages to New Portable Power Stations When the power goes out in your neighborhood — or you simply want a little modern convenience on a family camping trip — a portable power station might be the answer to your needs. Powered by lithium batteries, the units have a lot of advantages over the traditional gas- or diesel-powered genera...

Student loan debt doesn’t always shut the door on homeownership. What you need to know and what you need to fix.

Qualifying for a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt If you’re worried your student loans will prevent you from buying your first home, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know to land that first house.

Nail pops are an eyesore and nuisance. Fortunately, they are one of the easiest DIY projects you’ll ever attempt.Take a look.

Ten Steps to Fixing Pesky Nail Pops We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdrive...

Who is credited with creating the Mother’s Day holiday?

Celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day began in 1908 when West Virginia’s Anna Jarvis memorialized her mother, who had cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War. In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s Day to be a national holiday on the second Sunday of May. Today in the United Sta...

Looking for the perfect place to retire? If you don’t plan well for taxes, your hard earned money may not go too far. Watch out for these tax “gotchas.”

Avoiding Tax Traps in Retirement When preparing for retirement — especially if contemplating a move to another state — it’s crucial to research the tax implications. Make sure your search is comprehensive, including state and local taxes on income, property, and consumer sales purchases, because different states take differen...

Want to save money and eat healthfully? Learn how to plant your crops in all four seasons!

Living on a Budget: Raising Vegetables Year-Round A vegetable garden is a good way to provide delicious and healthy produce to your family without spending a lot of money. With some careful planning and prep work, you can grow nutritious vegetables in every season. Follow these steps to ensure a bountiful harvest year-round. Design your garden. Two...

The pluses and minuses of buying an established home. Here’s what to look for.

Finding Value and Charm In an Existing Home New is nice, but in the case of a home purchase, buyers may be tempted by what an existing house has to offer. Take a look at the pros and cons of purchasing a “used” home. Charm is priceless. Existing homes, especially those built in the 1950’s or before, often offer architectural elements, h...

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Don’t let the details of moving overwhelm you. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from making expensive errors.

Four Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Selling a home and moving is expensive. No need to further add to your expenses by making costly mistakes. Here’s a handy checklist to keep you from incurring extra costs. Talk to your bank. Let a representative know you’re moving and make sure you’ve canceled any automatic payments on your ol...