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Lifestyle

37+ Ideas to Inspire Your Curb Appeal Creativity

Do you want to refresh your home's exterior? Are you looking to sell your home? Are you just ready for a change? Changing up and making...

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Home Selling

Ready to Sell Your House but Can't Find Your Next Home?

When you decide to sell your home, chances are you are both a little scared and a little excited about what this new chapter of your life...

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Refinancing

How Taxes Can Affect Your Home Refinance

Are you ready for a refinance? Refinancing is often a simpler process than the initial purchase of a home, but it comes with unique...

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Mortgage 101

7 Tips for Getting Your First Mortgage

Your very first mortgage – a daunting prospect, right? It’s definitely one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime,...

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Finances

What You Need to Know About Payment History

You likely know that your credit score is an important factor when it comes to making big financial decisions – getting a car, obtaining...

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Lifestyle

Planting a Tea Garden

For tea lovers, nothing is better than a hot cup of tea in the afternoon. While pre-packaged teas are fine, nothing beats the fresh taste...

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Lifestyle

How to Make a Terrarium

Whether you’re stuck at home due to a rainy day or the current pandemic quarantine, having an afternoon craft project is a great way to...

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Homebuying

5 Questions Single Parents Should Ask Themselves before Buying a Home

Being a parent isn’t an easy job, and being a single parent is even less so. In many cases, it can feel as though all the responsibilities...

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Mortgage 101

Questions to Ask When Getting a Mortgage

Getting a home loan is particularly daunting, particularly for those who are buying their first home or those who haven’t bought a home in...

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Lifestyle

20 Things to Do During the Quarantine

Staying at home can be a great relief from the busy world, but eventually, that relief wears off and only boredom is left in its place....

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