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Summer is great…but the humidity, not so great. Not only does it make most people miserable and frizz hairstyles beyond...


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Tags: DIY, Green Living, Home,

Exposed brick in a home creates an air of elegance with a flare of rustic style. The newest trend for homes is using exposed...


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Tags: Design, Home, Homeowners,

A new survey released from Zillow uncovers that buyers, in most markets, can break even on a home purchase in less than two years...


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Tags: Mortgage, Home Loans, Home Sales,

I don’t profess to be handy…in fact, quite the opposite. I’m the type of person who buys DIY things from Etsy to avoiding...


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Tags: DIY, Design, Homeowners,

By Amy Patterson On June 15, 2015

PMI Q&A

Many lenders advertise ways for you to avoid PMI, but why? We’re here to cover some questions about PMI, and show you the other...


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Tags: Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, Home Loans,

As buyers enter your home, they will quickly form opinions about it. This can be a good or bad thing, depending on your staging...


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Tags: Mortgage, First Time Home Buyers, Homeowners,