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Housing market trends for 2022

Not many would argue that the last few years have been a seller's market in real estate. Many factors made the real estate market challenging for first-time buyers and lucrative for second home buyers and investors. This trend will continue for...

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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Quicker

Whether you're a member of the financial independence retire early movement (FIRE) or simply want to pay off your mortgage sooner rather than later to free up money for other needs, know this: It is entirely possible to be mortgage-free well ah...

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Top Interior Design Trends For 2022

It’s more than safe to say that we’ve all just had one of the most trying and unusual years many of us can remember. 2022 couldn’t come quickly enough, and with the turn of the year comes the opportunity to redecorate. Here’s a look at ...

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Home Showing and Open House Advice

Having an open house is the exciting part of selling a home, but let’s face it: It takes a lot of work to get there. Once you’ve made repairs, picked a real estate agent, and decided on an asking price, your home is almost ready for mark...

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Top Spring Home Improvement Projects

Get your home ready for the warmer months with these tasks and tips for indoor and outdoor spaces. Do it all yourself, or hire a pro to help check things off your spring maintenance to-do list. Check Railings, Fences, and Walkway Winter wea...

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Creative House Number Ideas for Every Style

House numbers might be a small piece of an exterior facade, but they are important for both function and beauty. Fortunately, you don't have to settle for plain plastic numbers. There are tons of creative ideas for house numbers that can add st...

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10 Best Home Office Designs in 2022

Working from home is a trend that is here to stay! It provides convenience, productivity and a relaxed working environment. Sure, it’s not all roses, and a couple of disadvantages to WFH are worth mentioning. Still, more and more people have ...

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10 Tips to Get the Most Out of a Tank of Gas

Rising gas prices highlight the need to squeeze every mile out of a gallon of gas Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has rocked the petroleum market, and Americans already see this reflected in rising gas prices at the pump. AAA reports t...

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Do You Really Need That 20% Down Payment on a House?

Experts say that 20 percent down you heard about (perhaps from your parents) is a myth in 2022. Here are your best ways around it, and how to plan. If you're thinking about buying a house, there's a good chance that you're saving up the 20 p...

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Strategies for a Seller’s Market

If you're in the market for a home, you've probably noticed that it's still a seller's market, which means that prices are high and inventory is low. According to a report by Zillow, in 2021, existing home sales reached a 15-year high. At the s...

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