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We help people buy houses so they can create a home. Here we share more than mortgage finance tips (although we do that too); we aim to help you make your house a home through DIY projects, pet care, hosting tips, yard maintenance and much more!

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By Morgan Saylor On January 11, 2017

7 Selling Secrets of 2017

Want to know a secret to selling your home this year? Of course, you probably know a few of them: freshen up the paint, make it...


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Tags: Home, real estate agent, tips,

By Morgan Saylor On January 10, 2017

What's a CC&R?

If your mind goes to Creedance Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty – you’re way off.


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Tags: HOA

By Morgan Saylor On January 9, 2017

Pet Friendly Houseplants

House pets and houseplants are both a lot of fun, but can be difficult to juggle – not just in the care and keeping of, but some...


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Tags: Plants, house plants, indoor,

By Morgan Saylor On January 6, 2017

DIY Triangle Wall

For my first DIY project this year, I wanted to add some visual interest to my 2-year-old’s bedroom. I fell in love with this...


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Tags: DIY, Art, Wall art,

If a tree falls on a property line, and there’s no one around to hear it… who’s insurance company pays? According to Ann Cochran...


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Tags: Home, Maintenance, Home Maintenance,

If your New Year’s resolution this 2017 was to work toward paying off some of your debt, here’s some food for thought: a mortgage...


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Tags: monthly payment, payments, mortgage payment,