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Spring is a busy time in the garden. The fallow period of winter gives way to an explosion of life and color, as first the snowdrops appear, then the daffodils and soon the bluebells. While early spring flowers represent new life, they also signal to the gardener that it is time to clear away the wi [Read More]

The decision to sell or rent out your house after you move depends on several different factors, including how much cash you have for your next home, whether you want to deal with being a landlord and more. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each.If you own the home you're living in but you're l [Read More]

Buying a home is a multi-step process. Youll first want to be sure youre financially ready. If so, prepare to secure a mortgage, make an offer, close the deal and work toward paying off your home loan.Through December 31, 2022, Experian, TransUnion and Equifax will offer all U.S. consumers free week [Read More]

You can get a lower mortgage rate by making a larger down payment, improving your credit score, buying points, reducing your loan term and locking in a rate.As you've likely heard in recent news reports, the Federal Reserve plans on raising interest rates in March 2022. Already, the market is reacti [Read More]

Call spoofing is when someone disguises their caller ID information to hide who they really are. Scammers may use call spoofing to commit fraud by impersonating government agencies or companies and requesting money or your personal information.As communication technology advances,scammers continue t [Read More]

A government-backed mortgage is atype of mortgage loanthat's insured by an agency of the federal government. There are three types of government-backed mortgages that homebuyers can take advantage ofand, in some cases, these programs can make it easier to qualify for a mortgage.If you're thinking ab [Read More]

Deciding to sell your house is a big step for most people, especially if you have never done it before. You may need to move for a job, or you may need to upgrade because you are starting a family. Whatever your reasons, you need to find a real estate agent to help you through the process.Picking yo [Read More]

Investing in the real estate market by buying and renting homes is one of the best ways you can grow your income on the side. However, buying a new home can be daunting even if youre not planning to move into it.If youre thinking about investing in your first rental home, you may be wondering what k [Read More]

For most people, having ample storage in the kitchen becomes a key requisite for the home overall. In fact, the secret to a properly organized kitchen is the cabinets themselves. The reality is, finding the perfect types of cabinets thatll help your kitchen remodel maintain a very organized feel bec [Read More]

Whether youre flipping a house or renovating your current home, hiring private contractors is nearly unavoidable. If youve seen Flip or Flop, you know Tarek and I cant do everything ourselves. Weve built relationships with contractors we trust, and they do most of the heavy lifting.If yourenew to th [Read More]