Monthly Archives: March 2022
How Home Improvements Affect Your Taxes
Taxes are an unfortunate fact of life. However, the tax code includes several provisions that can help homeowners save money when it’s time to file their returns. Making improvements to your home could potentially save you a significant amount of money... Read More
Determining Your Condo Insurance Needs
Buying a condominium can be a smart start to being a homebuyer, without many of the maintenance hassles of owning a detached home.Insurance through the homeowner association, or HOA, covers some areas of the complex, though each homeowner must have the... Read More
Determining Your Condo Insurance Needs
Buying a condominium can be a smart start to being a homebuyer, without many of the maintenance hassles of owning a detached home.Insurance through the homeowner association, or HOA, covers some areas of the complex, though each homeowner must have the... Read More
What Private Mortgage Insurance Is and How to Avoid It
Paying less than 20 percent on a down payment on a house will likely require buying private mortgage insurance by the lender.The insurance, called PMI for short, is used to reimburse the bank if you default on the loan.It isnt too expensive"usually bet... Read More
Options You May Not Know About When Shopping for a Mortgage
Shopping for a mortgage can be overwhelming. Even if youve owned a few homes and have had a few home loans, chances are there are some mortgage options you dont know about.Here are four to ask a mortgage expert about:A 20 percent down payment isnt a mu... Read More
5 Home Upgrades Worth Considering
When it comes to home improvement, the options are endless. While many homeowners have their sights set on a huge overhaul (hello five-star kitchen complete with the latest and greatest appliances and gadgets), simple home updates that can be completed... Read More
How to Get a Rise From Your Rooftop Garden
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5 Pro Design Tips for the DIYer
If you’re redesigning your living space, you know that your options are endless. From color schematics to feng shui, there are myriad ways to set up your home. Below are five pro design tips to keep in mind.Eye-level art. Do you want your walls to look... Read More
Loan Options for First-Time Homebuyers
Affordability is a big issue for renters looking toward homeownership. Beyond the purchase price, putting together a 20 percent down payment is a big roadblock for many people.It doesnt have to be, however. While 80 percent of millennial renters say th... Read More
5 Tips for Making Household Items Last Longer
Buying a home is expensive enough. Filling it up with things you need adds to the cost, and spending more money to replace those things leads to more bills.Extending the lifespan of household items can save you a lot of money in the long run. Here are ... Read More
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