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Home Alone: How Long Can Your Pet Be Unattended?

Maybe you have a busy lifestyle and aren’t home a lot. That isn’t always a recipe for success when combined with having a pet. You might be...

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Homebuying

Fixer-Upper: Dream Home or Money Pit?

The residential real estate market is hot, which can be good news for sellers but harder for some aspiring buyers, due to limited inventory...

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Finances

Dollars and Sense: Understanding PMI

When you prepare to buy a home, it’s important to look at all of the costs. As it’s likely the most significant investment you’ll make in a...

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Lifestyle

Home Sweet Homes: International Edition

Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz said it best when she stated, “there’s no place like home.”When you hear the word “house” what comes to...

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Finances

Money, Money, Money! A Primer on Financial Security

Money can be a major source of stress at times, but it doesn’t have to bum you out. Ask yourself: are you the master of your money or is...

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Homebuying

Short Sale: A Short-Sighted Move?

Despite its name, a short sale has nothing to do with height. Instead, such a transaction is a means to take a property off the market...

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Lifestyle

#Shelfie: Pinterest-worthy shelving ideas

Whether it’s dry goods, plants, mementos or some other item, shelving can add form and function to any space. But don’t resign yourself to...

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Lifestyle

Elevate Your Glamping Experience

This isn’t your parents’ camping trip. On the contrary, glamping has elevated the whole experience and you too can join in on the fun, even...

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Lifestyle

Ready to Take the Plunge? A Basic Guide to Pools

With summer in full swing and the kids in search of something to do, a pool can be the perfect source of hours of entertainment and a means...

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Lifestyle

DIY Backyard Fun

Summer is officially here, even if in this COVID-19 world, it might not feel like it. After being cooped up in the house for the last...

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