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Landscaping Ideas Consider adding a little solar to your landscaping equation. By installing solar lights, your lawn will have spectacular appeal even after sundown. They can be used to line the edges...
Changes you can make in a day Replace old hardware. Light fixtures, address numbers, door fixtures, and mailboxes are all features that can make such a difference if they’re old and dingy or shiny and...
What is the Average Down Payment for a House?
Tip #1 Reduce Debt While you save some money for a down payment, you will also need to simultaneously maintain a good credit score. This is very important because it helps your chances of being appr...
What Does the Letter State? A commitment letter specifies the type of mortgage being obtained, the amount of money being borrowed, the terms or length of the repayment period, and the mortgage interes...
3 Ways Homebuyers Can Leverage Home Equity in Today's Market
What is Equity in a House? Before leveraging the equity in your home it’s important to understand what equity in your home is. If you haven’t fully paid off your mortgage to your lender, then they st...
The 5 Major Factors That Cause Home Prices to Fluctuate
1. Economic change One of the biggest influences in real estate fluctuation is the health of the economy. This is typically measured by indicators like employment data, manufacturing activity, the pri...
5 Popular Types of Houses (with Photos)
There are countless styles of houses out there from the sun-soaked adobe structures of Santa Fe to the pastel homes of Charleston, South Carolina’s “Rainbow Row.” Let’s take a look at some classic ...
How to Decide Between Remodeling or Moving
How Much Does It Cost to Move? This will depend on how much you’re bringing with you, how far you’re moving, and what season it is. You also need to factor in the cost of selling which includes things...
Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Set Goals for the New Year Getting in shape and eating healthier are great goals, but you should also be setting new financial goals for the year. The first step is to create an outline and itemize t...