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When applying for a home loan, it’s important to keep in mind how much monthly mortgage you can afford. Through the approval process, lenders will factor in your credit score, income and other financial data to determine the maximum loan amount youre eligible for, and...
For those looking to design a new space, here are some home decor tips for starting from scratch.Start With a Neutral PaletteWith neutral tones, your decor options are much more open when it comes to choosing colors, patterns and artwork, as well as changing these...
Are you a bookworm? Do you want to give your home a chic update using what you already own? Perfect. Below are five tips for turning your favorite books into accents, centerpieces, and more.Stacks on stacks. Stack books on end tables, counters and coffee tables that...
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
With some simple changes, you can convert your laundry room to a more aesthetically pleasing and functional space.StorageInstall cabinets or shelves to store detergent, fabric softener and other supplies that you use to wash and dry clothes, as well as an iron,...
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
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If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Adults aged 65 and older are at higher risk for dangerous falls.Fall-related injuries can make it difficult for people to get around or live on their own.If youre at risk, talk openly with your doctor and review all the medicines you take, especially if you feel...
You look at the palm of your hand and you can almost see it, the glistening, sense-of-security-giving key to your new home. Youve planned out your budget, youre on track for mortgage loan approval, youve thought of neighborhoods, youve called the agent, you are pretty...
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When applying for a home loan, it’s important to keep in mind how much monthly mortgage you can afford. Through the approval process, lenders will factor in your credit score, income and other financial data to determine the maximum loan amount youre eligible for, and...
For those looking to design a new space, here are some home decor tips for starting from scratch.Start With a Neutral PaletteWith neutral tones, your decor options are much more open when it comes to choosing colors, patterns and artwork, as well as changing these...
Are you a bookworm? Do you want to give your home a chic update using what you already own? Perfect. Below are five tips for turning your favorite books into accents, centerpieces, and more.Stacks on stacks. Stack books on end tables, counters and coffee tables that...
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
With some simple changes, you can convert your laundry room to a more aesthetically pleasing and functional space.StorageInstall cabinets or shelves to store detergent, fabric softener and other supplies that you use to wash and dry clothes, as well as an iron,...
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Adults aged 65 and older are at higher risk for dangerous falls.Fall-related injuries can make it difficult for people to get around or live on their own.If youre at risk, talk openly with your doctor and review all the medicines you take, especially if you feel...
You look at the palm of your hand and you can almost see it, the glistening, sense-of-security-giving key to your new home. Youve planned out your budget, youre on track for mortgage loan approval, youve thought of neighborhoods, youve called the agent, you are pretty...