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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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Interest rate is one of the most important aspects of choosing a loan product. Your interest rate is largely determined by your...


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In a word, no. Low and no down payment loan programs have often gotten a bad rap – with notions that those who are often...


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A home office – Now I’m not referring to simply throwing a small desk with a lamp on it in your guest room and calling it a home...


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Tags: DIY, First Time Home Buyers, Design,

Washing a typical load of laundry costs between 25 and 75 cents. Depending on the size of your family, that can get pretty...


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Tags: DIY, Green Living, Home,

With 73 million distinctive visitors in December, Zillow is the most popular real estate information site out there. But...


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  • Old mirrors – Check your local thrift shop for a vintage mirror with a unique frame, clean the mirror and put two coats of...

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