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Refinancing

Rate/Term Refinance versus Cash-out Refinance

Two basic home refinance options exist in today’s marketplace: Rate/Term and Cash-out. Of course, within each of those options a bevy of...

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Lifestyle

13 Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Address Sign

If there is one piece of home decor that is most often overlooked, it would be your home’s address sign. It’s small, innocuous, and a...

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Lifestyle

How Color Affects Your Home

Have you ever wondered why McDonald’s (and Burger King, In-and-Out, etc.) uses red and yellow in their logo and restaurants? Or why...

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Homebuying

What You Need to Know About Relocating

You’re contemplating a move, but not just any move. Oh no, not you! Your go-big-or-go-home outlook won’t let you just mosey on down the...

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Homebuying

Should You Buy a Home Before Or After Marriage?

You have two big contracts to sign. One says you’ll stay with the same person and the other one says you’ll stay in the same place. So...

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Lifestyle

Quick Guide to Memorial Day Weekend Projects

What are your Memorial Day weekend plans? In addition to fun at the lake, camping or whatever outside activity you may enjoy, the holiday...

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Home Selling

DIY Kitchen Projects That Will Up Your Home's Value

Increasing the value of a home is the goal of many homeowners. Whether you’re trying to sell, looking to refinance, or polishing up a...

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Lifestyle

Get In On These Memorial Day Sales

Who doesn’t love a deal? Retailers are starting to promote their Memorial Day sales and that means consumers can save big if they’re...

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Lifestyle

9 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Mother's Day is all about celebrating Mom and everything she does. So, let her sleep in, grab some little helpers, and make her a brunch...

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Mortgage 101

Choosing a Mortgage Lender is More Than Just A Good Rate

For most borrowers, your home is your biggest investment. According to the Federal Reserve’s statistical accounting release, the amount of...

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