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The 9 Most Important People in Your Home-Buying Process
Important People to Know There are nine folks you’ll get acquainted with when you buy a home. Here’s a look at each and the role they play. Real Estate Agent Some buyers have a real estate agent befor...
Your credit score and how it differs from your credit report
What is your credit report? A credit report is an extensive record of your financial history and how you’ve handled the obligation to repay your loans. Depending on how long you’ve been attached to li...
How the Pandemic Affects Buying a Home
In this time of crisis, people are returning to the roots of their humanity and looking to the nostalgic pastimes of generations ago like baking sourdough bread and gardening. The home has once again ...
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...
How Much Money Do You Really Need to Save to Buy a House?
Ongoing expenses Costs that persist over time once you become a homeowner Property taxes Property taxes vary by state and county and are usually included in your monthly mortgage payment. Property tax...
Millennials Could be Foregoing Equity Wealth
While reams of research have been done on why members of the Millennial generation are less likely to own a home compared to their baby boomer and Gen X elders at the same age, the Urban Institute (UI...
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...
How to Transition To a More Energy Efficient Home
Is Your Home Suitable for Solar Panels? Solar panels are built to work in all climates, but some roofs aren’t suitable for the technology due to age or tree cover. The size, shape, and slope of your r...
Why It’s Important to Reevaluate Your Budget Every Year
Assess the Last Year Before you can improve your finances, it’s important to first figure out where you stand. More specifically, you’ll want to evaluate just how well you performed last year in regar...