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Advantages of a Multi-Generational Home

Advantages of a Multi-Generational Home

The concept of multi-generational living has been gaining popularity in recent years as more and more Americans are choosing to share their homes with family members of different ages.  For one, financial considerations play a significant role in the rise of multi-generational living. Younger people 

Tips for Touring Listings with Children

Tips for Touring Listings with Children

Searching for a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a stressful experience, especially when you have young children in tow. It can be difficult to keep them entertained and engaged while you’re trying to focus on evaluating potential properties. 

Creative Ideas for Decorating Your Home on a Budget

Creative Ideas for Decorating Your Home on a Budget

Decorating your home can be a fun and exciting experience, but it can also be a costly one. However, with a bit of creativity and some DIY skills, you can decorate your home on a budget and still achieve the look you want. In this 

5 Trendy Tips to Enhance a Small Porch

5 Trendy Tips to Enhance a Small Porch

Who doesn’t love the idea of a front porch? Picture a cool lemonade in the shade on a hot summer’s day while watching the world go by. Home builders have embraced this ideal over the past couple decades with more new construction featuring this timeless 

10 Things to Remove from Your Home When Listing for Sale

10 Things to Remove from Your Home When Listing for Sale

One of the most common questions from home sellers is, “do I really need to put my family pictures away”? The short answer is “yes,” but maybe not for the reasons you assume. The general principle is that buyers need to be able to visualize 

FICO Shock? Your Lender Can Help with a Rapid Rescore

FICO Shock? Your Lender Can Help with a Rapid Rescore

If you’re ready to buy a new home, you know that a good FICO score is critical to the process. Your FICO affects not just your ability to buy a new home, but the interest rate and fees you’ll pay for the new loan. Often, 

Benefits of Switching From Gas to Induction

Benefits of Switching From Gas to Induction

For decades, gas stoves have been the preferred choice for both professional and amateur chefs alike and it’s easy to understand why. Gas stoves allow for quick control of the heat which allows for quick adjustments when cooking. But recently possible bans on gas stoves 

2023 Housing Market Predicitions

2023 Housing Market Predicitions

The real estate industry is in for a wild ride over the next year, according to the Realtor.com’s 2023 Housing Market Predications Report. This forecast predicts an overall positive outlook with ongoing growth, but it also acknowledges that several regional markets are more volatile than 

Home Values Have Gone Up – Can You Drop Your Mortgage Insurance?

Home Values Have Gone Up – Can You Drop Your Mortgage Insurance?

Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days. With rampant inflation and soaring energy costs, everything is costing more than it was a year ago. The good news is that in most areas, home values rose along with everything else, and many homeowners 

5 Modern Details to Update Your Traditional Living Room

5 Modern Details to Update Your Traditional Living Room

The New Year is here and as soon as the holiday decorations are stored, it’s time to revive the living room space. New Year, new beginnings; your home is ready for an update just like you! Fortunately, you can get a fresh look for your