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Lifestyle, 2024

9 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Spring

Spring is just around the corner, and for homeowners, that means it's time to start thinking about rejuvenating your garden. A...

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How Three Digits Dictate Your Financial Path

These days many numbers dictate how we feel about the world around us, but there is one number that has the greatest influence on the...

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Homebuying, 2024

Closing Costs: Bummer or Benefit?

Closing costs are easily forgotten in the thrill of house-hunting. When shopping for a home, buyers tend to focus on the purchase price and...

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Homebuying, 2024

Homebuying Essentials: Why Pre-Approval Matters

In the exhilarating journey of purchasing a home, there's an important step that often gets overlooked in the excitement: pre-approval. It...

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2024, Loan Products

Understanding the Benefits of FHA Loans for Homeownership

In the homebuying world, navigating the many home loan options can be overwhelming. Out of the several available options, the one that...

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2024, Loan Products

Navigating the Mortgage Maze: Conventional Loans for Homebuyers

Are you on the hunt for your dream home? Navigating the world of mortgages can be daunting and confusing at times, but fear not! We’re here...

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Lifestyle, 2024

Spring Cleaning Tips for a Cleaner, Happier Home

Spring is a time of renewal, and what better way to embrace the season than by giving your home a thorough spring cleaning? As the days...

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Lifestyle

What to Pack for a Music Festival

Summer is in full effect and so are the music festivals. Weekend concerts and multi-day shows are popping up all over the country, so you...

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Lifestyle

DIY Home Emergency Kit

Sometimes the unthinkable or unpredictable happens at home. In those cases, it’s especially important to be prepared so you can protect...

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Homebuying

Renovation Purchase: Loan Explained

Today’s real estate market is like none other. Inventory is tight, homes are getting multiple offers, properties often sell above list...

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