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How credit scores help in the home buying process
Paying cash for a home is a luxury few can afford. Thus, most homebuyers resort to loans to get the home of their dreams. But first, they have to know what it takes to qualify for a mortgage. They have to make sure their credit score works for...
Mistakes to avoid when buying a new house
It’s easy to get carried away when buying a new house. Visions of moving in and transforming it to everything the heart desires can overcome anyone. Expectations can be too high. Remember that emotions can cloud crucial aspects of buying...
7 Outdoor Living Trends That Will Be Huge in 2021
This year's outdoor living trends are all about making your backyard, porch, or even balcony a regular part of everyday life. Building on last year's momentum, homeowners can expect to bring indoor conveniences outdoors with smart technology, m...
6 Lessons from Design Experts for a Healthier, Happier Home
You’re not alone if spending over a year mostly at home has made you want to make some serious changes to your space. But that’s a good thing. This time at home has also forced us to take inventory of what’s working and what’s not, and ...
7 Bathroom Improvements You Should Make Before Selling
It’s a seller’s market in many parts of the country right now. But if you’re serious about selling your house fast, you need to make sure your bathrooms are updated to impress. “Kitchens and bathrooms sell homes,” says Kris Lindahl...
How to find your ideal neighborhood
As the old saying goes, in real estate it’s all about location, location, location. So when buying a home, the neighborhood you choose is just as important as the property itself. To help you determine what to look for in a neighborhood w...
The Many Ways to Pay for a Home Remodel
That home-remodeling project may give you all the extra space you need. But how will you pay for it? A survey conducted in February by San Diego-based LightStream, a national online consumer lender, found that 73% of high-income homeowners, ...
How to increase your home’s market value
Homeowners have different reasons for selling their houses. Some get a job out of state, others want a bigger abode, while some simply outgrow their current abodes. Whatever the motivation might be, all sellers have one goal: to get the best...