Category: real estate info and tips

Here are a few ways to create a sense of wellness throughout your home. Reconnecting With the Kitchen Wellness in the kitchen is about more than eating nutritious foods. The act of preparing food and gathering together to eat does wonders for our wellbeing. Outdoor Spaces Fresh air, natural light and open spaces have a…

When fall gets into full swing and the leaves begin turning vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow, you may be wishing you had some beautiful foliage outside your house. For a few weeks each year, this brilliant display of colors is always a highlight of the season that you can look forward to before…

First impressions are important, especially when it comes to selling a home, which is why you want the outside of your home to look the best it can. Some might argue that the exterior of the home is more important than the interior in todays real estate market, when people are more inclined to look…

Phone scams are more common and trickier than ever. To protect your identity and money, follow these tips: Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. Never give unexpected callers personal information, including passwords or Social Security numbers. If a caller asks you to press a button, hang up. It may be a robocaller, and scammers use…

Asking a financial expert if theyre working in your best interest when giving you advice on your retirement account seems like a simple enough question. That question is now getting a little more complicated. Known as the fiduciary rule and set by the Labor Department to take effect in April 2017 ” but then delayed…

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Decorating and organizing your home with damage-free techniques is something we can all get behind. If you’re a renter, you want to ensure you dont damage your rental space and risk losing your security deposit. As a homeowner, it might be better to preserve the integrity of your space, although you have the leeway to…

Here are three ways that you can upgrade your homes interior design without leaving the house. Digital Design Services Interior design firms are going digital with their services by video conferencing with clients. Online Classes If youre more of a DIYer, then perhaps this is an ideal opportunity to enroll in that interior design class…

Most homeowners are bound to use a portable ladder at some point, whether it be for cleaning out the gutters, painting, inspecting the roof or hanging festive holiday decorations. When up on that ladder, though, its important to stay safe and avoid falls. Every year, thousands of people across the country are treated in emergency…

Being turned down for a mortgage can be devastating, but you may still be able to achieve your dream of owning a home. Your lender should provide you with a letter explaining why you were denied. You can use that information to make changes to improve your chance of getting approved for a mortgage in…