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Lifestyle

Plants that are Really Hard to Kill

Do you have a knack for killing houseplants? Does your lawn look like a post-apocalyptic dry zone complete with dead grass and holes where...

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Home Selling

Tips for a First-Time Home Seller

Buying a home for the first time is daunting, but there are thousands of resources available to you at the time. Unfortunately, the same...

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Lifestyle

Saint Patrick’s Day Treats

If your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” shirt wasn’t enough to fool the masses into thinking you were Irish last year, it might be time to step up your...

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Mortgage 101

Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) – Loan Explained

Adjustable-rate mortgages have gotten a bad rap over the years (especially after they helped along the American economy’s near-collapse in...

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Lifestyle

Finding a Roommate

Do you want a roommate? That is a real question that should be pondered with intent. It doesn’t hurt to do some self-reflection and make...

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Lifestyle

43 Ways to Get Involved in and Improve Your Community

Getting involved in your community is a great way to meet new people, increase the safety of your area, and make changes you want to see....

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Finances

Expenses You Are Forgetting for Your Wedding

Everyone remembers to budget for the big stuff – the food, the venue, the flowers, the dress – but in the giant cloud of excitement...

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Mortgage 101

PITI: 4 Mortgage Terms You Should Know

The U.S. housing market has been on fire for several years now. Are you looking to get in on the action in 2020? How exciting! When...

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Refinancing

Explained: The Refinance Process

Just like your original home loan, a refinance loan can be complicated. It doesn't have to be! Here is a breakdown of all the steps...

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Lifestyle

Up Your Curb Appeal on a Budget

Your home’s exterior can set the tone for the inside. What message are you sending to the world? Maybe you want to stay in your home for...

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