Lori Lopez, Real Estate Broker - The Home Boutique Realty

You might be surprised at how you can benefit from dealing with your emotions around your move upfront and finding a great support network (among other things listed here).

5 Mistakes to Never Make While Moving, According to a Moving Logistics Pro If you’re ever in the mood to get extremely stressed out, try to move. It’s complicated and has a lot of logistics, and it’s easy to forget to do certain things that will make your life easier throughout. I spoke to Eve Ward, founder and CEO of relocation consultant firm Bond and Des Voeux, to...

Updating your home can be an expensive undertaking, but these pointers could help you save on your next project.

7 Ways to Save Money on Home Improvement Projects in 2023 | Entrepreneur Homeowners love putting money back into their properties. The only problem is that home improvement projects can take on lives of their own. In no time, you could wind up...

Whether or not you're moving, getting rid of junk around the house is a necessary part of life. Let these tips help you do it without overwhelming yourself.

How to Declutter Your Home If You're Moving or Downsizing — 8 Tips to Avoid Overwhelm Planning to declutter your home — whether you're moving or downsizing — can be overwhelming. Here's how to do it.

Getting a pre-listing inspection can have its advantages.

Thinking of selling your home? Read this to learn about three of the potential benefits of an inspection.

A home is likely the biggest investment you'll ever make, and these twice-monthly emails will help you buy and successfully maintain your property.

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If you're looking to turn your home equity into a more fluid asset, a home equity line of credit may be a good choice. Here's what you should know.

What you should know about HELOCs For homeowners looking for extra funds, a HELOC can help. This is what you should know now.

A rental property could be a profitable investment. Use these four tips to get the most from your venture.

How To Rent Out Your House The rental market is booming. If you're thinking about renting your house, give yourself the best chance of success with these expert tips.

It's important to evaluate your homeowners insurance against your financial situation at least once a year.

Overinsured: How to Know if You Have Too Much Homeowners Insurance Coverage Paying for unnecessary home insurance costs doesn't make sense. Here's how property owners can tell if they have too much coverage.

You may know to contact your insurer if you build a pool or renovate your home, but there are other situations in which you should update your policy, too.

Making Changes to Homeowners Insurance When is it necessary?

Here are some ways to add sophistication to a room -- even if you don't have a big budget.

6 Tricks Designers Always Use to Make a Room Look Expensive We asked interior designers how they make a room look expensive, even if it’s not. Here are their six best tips.

When choosing paint colors for both your front and garage doors, it's essential to look at the home's exterior as a whole.

Should You Paint Your Front Door and Garage Door the Same Color? Here's What Experts Say Plus, when to take a more complementary approach with your exterior color scheme.

Are you planning to relocate for your retirement? If you're unsure whether your primary home should be sold or rented out, don't overlook these financial considerations.

Should I Sell or Rent My House When I Relocate for Retirement? This decision isn’t easy, thanks to investment, tax and other considerations. Let’s explore the implications of each.

A "good" credit score is often defined as one above 700. If you're not there yet, don't worry: Here are some tips for improving your score.

What Is a Good Credit Score and How Do I Get One? | Entrepreneur Is bad credit holding you back? This article explains what constitutes a good credit score and how to raise your score if it’s low.

Your credit score is important, especially if you're buying or refinancing a home. Find out what can make it rise (or fall).

How is a credit score calculated? It's usually made up of five factors.

If you're planning to buy or sell a home -- or just want to make the most of the space you live in -- this newsletter is for you.

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Homeownership comes with costs -- some of them unexpected. Learn what three homeowners think you should be prepared for when you purchase a house.

3 Homeowners On How They Manage Home-Related Expenses From learning to keep track of ongoing bill payments to setting aside funds for unexpected repairs, this is how three homeowners in the U.S. manage their finances.

If you have gas utilities, they may have become more expensive lately. But there's good news: You can work to bring those costs down.

I'm an HVAC Technician: Here's Why Your Gas Bill Is So High — And How to Lower It | Hunker You may wonder, "Why is my gas bill so high?" HVAC technicians get asked this question all the time, especially in the winter months. Here are a few ideas to lower your gas bill, according to an expert.

Find out how you should be cleaning your hardwood floors -- and what you shouldn't do.

How To Deep Clean Hardwood Floors To Keep Them Looking Their Best An expert shares her best tips on how to deep clean hardwood floors the right way.

Are you ready for spring cleaning? Tidy up your home with these pointers.

How to Deep-Clean Your Home This Spring Make sure you're hitting those forgotten spots around the house.

"Rom-com core is an idealized version of the everyday." Get this clean, comfortable look in your home.

Rom-Com Decor Is the Sweet, Playful Way to Decorate Right Now We’re calling it: The rom-com core look we’re seeing in fashion is going to be big in our homes, too. Learn how to decorate with rom-com core in your home for a playful, welcoming look.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has programs that offer an alternative to traditional lending. Read this to learn what it takes to qualify, as well as some pros and cons of going this route.

Think You Can't Afford to Buy a Home? Community Lending Programs May Be What You Need | Hunker Community lending programs may be the best way for some borrowers who don't qualify for traditional lending options to secure financing and buy a new home. Interested in one of these loans? Here's what to know.

One homeowner wants to share her perspective: Some updates should be done right away, while others can wait so you're not spending too much time or money for things you don't need.

I Wish I Hadn’t Followed This Popular Advice After I Moved In You'll hear it from well-meaning friends, family, and pros.

Take care of your home (and avoid expensive repairs) when you learn how to do these 10 home tasks.

10 Basic Skills Every Homeowner Should Develop The key skills every homeowner should develop to keep their home running smoothly, while preventing unexpected & costly setbacks.

No one wants to pay too much for a home. Here's what we'll look out for:

How to Tell if a Home Is Overpriced Look for these four signs.

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Find out if you fall into one of the three categories of homeowners who could benefit from refinancing their home loan.

Is mortgage refinancing worth it? Mortgage refinancing isn't for everyone. But if you fall into one of these categories it may still be worth it.

Have you thought about blurring your home on Google Maps? If you're interested, here are the steps you should take.

Why You Should Consider Blurring Out Your House On Google Maps Deciding to blur out house on Google Maps is an effective way to protect your family's privacy. Here's how to do it.

Whether you're buying a home that needs some work or want to update your current space, learn how much it may cost to renovate this year.

Home Renovation Costs: What Experts Expect in 2023 Experts weigh in on the potential cost of home upgrades.

Just before closing on a home, you'll do a final walk-through. Here's what you should focus on:

What is a final walk-through? It's an important part of homebuying.

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