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Finding the best way to finance home improvement projects

Major home projects can be costly, which means it's important to find the best way to finance home improvement. While there are plenty of financing options available, each can have serious drawbacks in addition to their benefits. Some situations might benefit from one type ...

Seasons: Maintaining Your Home’s Exterior After Summer

As the relaxing days of backyard barbecues turn to thoughts of school and work mentality, your home needs to prepare for the change of seasons. Summer fun, sun and nature have a significant effect on a home’s exterior. Although end-of-summer maintenance items are not necessarily as labor intensive as many ...

Should You Worry about Competing Listings?

Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the community. Oh no! Now there are competing ...

Home renovations: Your most common questions answered

When it comes to houses, renovations are typically leading most homeowners’ minds. Whether they’re hoping to allow themselves a little more space to grow their household or simply want to update things for their comfort, a home renovation project is typically the first place ...