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Many renters, especially young couples planning to settle down and start a family, debate whether to keep renting an apartment or buy a home. Depending on your financial situation and long-term goals, though, one option may be better than the other. To determine if...
Looking to revamp your home before bringing it on the market? A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. Do away with those dated walls and cover up the scuff marks that show general wear and tear. If youre looking for some inspiration, here are five of todays...
When a prospective buyer has found the right house and agreed to a price with the seller, the buyer can make a contingent offer. That means that the transaction will proceed, as long as specific contingencies, or conditions, are met. Those contingencies are essential...
Man caves and she sheds have been hot trends for years, but one of the best things to do with an extra room is to create a special place the whole family can enjoy. This is especially true as kids spend more and more time on their phones, and lets face it, kids arent...
With a variety of home surveillance kits available, many handy homeowners have chosen to install security cameras themselves. The installation process can be easy, but knowing the proper way to place and angle the cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it...
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the...
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesnt always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the persons heirs....
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of...
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf youre updating your kitchen...
Germany leads the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom, according to an international scorecard. The United States is tied for eighth with South Korea.What are other countries doing so much better than the U.S.? Can the...
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Many renters, especially young couples planning to settle down and start a family, debate whether to keep renting an apartment or buy a home. Depending on your financial situation and long-term goals, though, one option may be better than the other. To determine if...
Looking to revamp your home before bringing it on the market? A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. Do away with those dated walls and cover up the scuff marks that show general wear and tear. If youre looking for some inspiration, here are five of todays...
When a prospective buyer has found the right house and agreed to a price with the seller, the buyer can make a contingent offer. That means that the transaction will proceed, as long as specific contingencies, or conditions, are met. Those contingencies are essential...
Man caves and she sheds have been hot trends for years, but one of the best things to do with an extra room is to create a special place the whole family can enjoy. This is especially true as kids spend more and more time on their phones, and lets face it, kids arent...
With a variety of home surveillance kits available, many handy homeowners have chosen to install security cameras themselves. The installation process can be easy, but knowing the proper way to place and angle the cameras is vital to keeping your home as safe as it...
Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the...
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesnt always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the persons heirs....
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assists active-duty military members, veterans and surviving spouses who wish to buy a house. The VA offers loans with fewer fees and competitive interest rates that can help military families afford to buy homes in a variety of...
Here are some tips for getting the highest ROI.Go Beyond Cosmetic RepairsMost homebuyers know to look beyond cosmetic damage. More importantly, theyll want to know that the major systems are in good working condition.Rethink Luxury FixesIf youre updating your kitchen...
Germany leads the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy, Japan, France and the United Kingdom, according to an international scorecard. The United States is tied for eighth with South Korea.What are other countries doing so much better than the U.S.? Can the...