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The Essential 8-Step Home Babyproofing Checklist

You may not be able to 100% babyproof your home, but a babyproofing checklist definitely won’t hurt. The good news is that you really don’t need

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PURCHASE

Your 10-Step Final Walkthrough Checklist

Buying a home involves a lot of legally required steps, but the steps that aren’t required can be just as important. Case in point: your final

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HOME & GARDEN

Ten 2023 Interior Design Trends to Try in Your Home

Homeownership is known for its long-term benefits, but that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace changing trends and mix up your decor anytime you

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How to Get Rid of MIP on an FHA Loan

We’ve got good news and bad news when it comes to getting rid of MIP (mortgage insurance premiums) on an FHA loan. So, let’s get the latter out

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HOME & GARDEN

How to Throw an Epic Housewarming Party

When it comes to getting your home financed with a VA loan, there are a lot of moving parts. But before the process can be set in motion, you need to

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MORTGAGE MARKET

Is It Better to Build or Buy a House?

The median sale price of a home in the United States has steadily risen over the past year. According to numbers from the Department of Housing and

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HOME & GARDEN

Tips for Overcoming Empty Nest Syndrome

Fall is the season of change. If your kid just left the nest for college or the next step in their career, this might be a strange time of

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PURCHASE

Home Appraisal vs. Home Inspection

Home appraisal vs. home inspection: what’s the difference and why you need both. It’s easy to confuse a home appraisal with a home inspection, or

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MORTGAGE MARKET

School District Impact on Property Values and Home Prices

Did you know? School district impact on property values can influence home prices and home buying trends. It’s back-to-school season and we can’t

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MONEY MANAGEMENT

5 Ways to Make Homeownership Affordable for You

Find out just how affordable homeownership can be with these five tips. Tis the season of savings—or so they say. While it’s true that some of

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PURCHASE

Buying Your First Rental Property? Here’s What You Need to Know

Like any investment, buying your first rental property entails some risk. But, the rewards can be pretty sweet, too. Ready to become a real estate

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8 Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Know

Eight things first-time home buyers need to know before they start shopping. It’s about that time, isn’t it? Paying rent every month for an

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