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Lifestyle

A Parent’s Guide to Handling Virtual Learning

A global pandemic was not on anyone’s back to school list, but regardless, it is something every parent in the US is having to think about....

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Mortgage 101

How to Compare Mortgage Lenders

So, you’re ready to buy a house. You’ve been researching floor plans and neighborhoods. Maybe you’ve even found a real estate agent and...

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Lifestyle

Laundry Room Organization in 6 Steps

The laundry room: with its stockpiles of dirty (and clean!) clothes, lost socks, and containers of cleaning supplies – it’s not usually the...

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Lifestyle

Backyard Privacy

Backyard privacy comes in many forms. You can go as light as lattice or build a full-blown outdoor kitchen with stone walls. The options...

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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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Mortgage 101

USDA: Loan Explained

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a government department divided into 29 agencies. The USDA is dedicated to the...

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Homebuying

5 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a House

Do you fall asleep to the soothing sounds of neighbors stomping across your ceiling? Do you find yourself lost in the fantastical dream of...

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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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Homebuying

Homebuying Prep 101

Buying your first home is a big deal. Not only is it going to be the biggest financial decision of your life so far, but it’s also kind of...

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Lifestyle

The How-To Guide on Family Meal Planning

There are many benefits to planning your family’s meals for the week or the month. It saves you time and money by helping you stick to a...

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