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When you buy a home, it’s understood that you have to account for ancillary costs. Doing your homework is part of being a responsible...

Years ago, couponing meant searching through the Sunday paper with a pair of scissors and an envelope to store all the clippings. These...

It’s almost summer, and while the temperature outside may not be hot, the housing market sure is. And yet if you are looking for a home,...

Running a small business can be far more expensive than first-time entrepreneurs expect. However, expenses alone — even substantial ones —...

There’s something heavenly and indulgent about the pairing of bread and cheese. No matter how you slice it (pun intended), you can’t go...

The home buying process is exciting! It’s a new beginning and a chance to turn a space into your own. But know that buying a house (and...

Candles create warmth and add a certain welcoming and inviting ambiance to a space without a major investment. And if you’re crafty, you...

As a homeowner, you have a unique ability to impact the Earth through your living decisions. You can reduce your environmental impact...

So you made an offer on a house, the seller accepted, and now, like nearly half of all Americans, you need a mortgage to make that house...

Don’t worry, you didn’t miss it! Something big did happen on April 22, but that was Earth Day. Arbor Day happens later, and the exact date...