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Nobody wants to find a dream home only to end up in a bidding war. But with a good realtor and some preparation, you can be ready to win a bidding war every time. Putting an offer on a home can be exhilarating, especially if the offer you submit is exactly what the seller has […]

When it’s time to choose the perfect cabinets for your kitchen, one of the decisions you will have to make is whether to choose painted or stained cabinets. Maybe that decision is one you have already made, and you know exactly which you will choose.  Perhaps you are still debating which option suits you best. […]

Summer’s over but that doesn’t necessarily mean the year’s gardening is over. You can keep those crops coming if you want to. But even if you don’t feel like planting, there are plenty of tasks to do in the backyard to keep busy outdoors. Here are 5 tips for fall gardening: 1. Clean up the […]

Home is the place we never compromise with any single factor as we dwell in there. Contemporary and modern approaches towards the home interior are today in practice as per the customization necessities. The decor commodities are not only vital but also the lighting effects any home reflects is essential. The very first move for […]

You may be able to take advantage of a low interest rate environment by making some changes in your financial situation. Here are nine steps to consider to help save money on your debt, lower your monthly payments, refocus your investment strategy, or improve your lifestyle: 1. Refinance your mortgage If you bought a home […]

Many people assume that the best time to plant trees and shrubs is in the spring because they have the entire growing season to become established. However, spring weather isn’t always cooperative when it comes to getting plants in the ground. Late snow or excessive rainfall can make the soil too wet and unstable to […]

You’ve likely seen the story on your local news: A fly-by-night contractor swoops into town and scams dozens of homeowners out of thousands of dollars each before disappearing without a trace. No one wants to go through such an ordeal. And yet it happens all the time, especially during the summer when more homeowners start home […]

If you’re the do-it-yourself type, taking on a painting job in your own home may seem like a no-brainer. However, painting an entire room, let alone an entire home, may require more work than you might think. Below we will discuss the pros and cons of tackling your home painting project yourself versus hiring a […]

Oil and water. Cellphones and swimming pools. Toothpaste and orange juice. Some things just don’t mix well together, right? You may have heard this unfortunate design rumor about mixing metals, but it’s time to dispose of that outdated advice. Combining silver, gold, brass, or iron (just to name a few), is a great strategy for adding […]

If you’re considering a cash-out refinance on your home, there are some important things you need to know so you fully understand what you’re signing up for. Let’s go over what exactly a cash-out refinance is (and how it’s different from a HELOC), along with the pros and cons of a cash-out refinance. What is […]