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If you bought a house with a mortgage, odds are the lender required you to pay for private mortgage insurance (PMI). This insurance is designed to protect the lender if you stop making payments on your home loan. Although lenders typically dont require PMI if a homebuyer makes a down payment of at least 20…

If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house. Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home. Pros A Home With a Story ” If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect. Unique Architecture ” Many people are…

A mortgage payment can easily be the biggest bill in a monthly budget. Coming up with that money can be easy in some months and more difficult in others. Turning those difficult months into easier ones is possible with a few tactics. Here are five hacks to help make paying your mortgage a little easier…

If youre thinking about purchasing an expensive home, its important to understand how jumbo and conforming loans differ, and the pros and cons of each. Choosing carefully could help you save a lot of money over the term of your mortgage. Key DifferencesA conforming loan can only be used to borrow up to $453,100. For…

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Water conservation isnt only good for the environment; its also good for your bank account. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), easy-to-fix leaks in homes across the country waste a total of almost 1 trillion gallons of water every year. Furthermore, because the average leaky home wastes about 10,000 gallons annually, leaks could…

Follow these dos and donts when creating a monochromatic room. Do start with a base color Pick out the primary tone and how itll be applied. Dont feel like you have to stick to neutral tones Be bold. The look pops with ambitious shades. Do use a variety of shades Use different shades that complement…

Smart home technology is improving life for everyone, even your furry little friends. These days, there are tons of products available for pets who live in the lap of luxury, from smart feeders that automatically dispense food to treadmills designed for felines. For those who like to spoil their dogs and cats, heres the latest…

Whether you just moved into a new place or are looking to freshen up for important company, getting rid of musty odors can be difficult. Below are five helpful ways to freshen up the smell of your spot. Include house plants. Even the subtlest-smelling house plant will help clean the air through natural filtration. In…