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Posted on 04/27/2022

Keeping houseplants can enrich our lives and beautify our homes. Unfortunately, many popular houseplants are toxic if ingested by your pets or fellow humans. To keep your furry friends and family safe it’s important to know which plants are safe to keep in your home. Here we’ll go over some of the best choices of pet-safe houseplants. Areca...

Houseplants

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Posted on 04/20/2022

Upgrade vs. Demolish: How to Make the Right Decision

Purchasing a property with a blighted house on it may present a cost-effective opportunity. The presence of a faltering structure typically drives down the price tag. Once you buy the parcel and building, you must carefully consider whether razing or restoration makes the most sense. Rather than move forward with a predetermined idea about the next step, conducting...

Building Codes

Construction

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Posted on 04/18/2022

How much money should households keep liquid, and in what form, for emergencies?

If you have a disruption in your income due to a job layoff or even a cut in hours, it’s vital to have a liquid emergency fund to pay for unforeseen expenses like a sudden car or home repair or a medical emergency. "Everyone needs an emergency fund and the ultimate destination for most households is to have enough...

Households

Emergencies

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Posted on 04/15/2022

Kitchen cabinet trends to avoid for timeless style

If you’re trying to keep your home’s style as timeless as possible, it might help to know which kitchen cabinet trends to avoid. The kitchen is one of the most frequently updated or renovated rooms of the home, which might mean your last update relied on trends that have fallen behind. Whether you intend to sell your home...

Cabinets

Dark Color Scheme

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Posted on 04/14/2022

Understanding grandmillennial style

Sometimes called “granny chic,” the grandmillennial style of decorating has come to the forefront of accessible design trends. Grandmillennial style is a perfect balance of new and vintage, mixing beloved heirloom pieces with contemporary essentials. To help you understand the basics of this chic yet comfortable decorating scheme, here are some of the key elements of the style:...

Decor

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Posted on 04/06/2022

Vacation: How to keep your home safe while on vacation

When you go away on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about dealing with a break-in or property damage when you come back. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your home from break-ins, fires, floods and other dangers when you're away. The following tips can help you keep your home as safe...

Home Safety

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Posted on 03/30/2022

Making a budget for home expenses

Making a budget for home expenses is one of the first steps a new homeowner should take. While the extensive planning and budgeting for closing costs and buying the home might be over, your new financial life at home has just begun. To help you get started, here is a basic guide to creating a budget for your...

Budgeting

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Posted on 03/29/2022

Some Owners Turn to Cash-Out Refinances

© whyframestudio - iStock / Getty Images Plus Some homeowners are turning to the equity in their current home to fund their next real estate transaction. But the move isn’t without risks. Most homeowners who bought a home before 2020 have seen rapid appreciation and rising equity in their homes. A cash-out refinance is allowing them to use...

Posted on 03/25/2022

In a grim sign for the housing market’s busiest season, pending home sales, which measure signed contracts on existing homes, fell 4.1% in February compared with January, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were down 5.4% compared with February 2021. Analysts were expecting a slight gain. This is the fourth straight month of declines in pending...

Real Estate

Housing

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Posted on 03/25/2022

Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling a Home

Remodeling or renovating gives you an opportunity to give your house a fresh appearance. Whether you’ll be doing a simple remodeling project or a major one, it’s important to do some careful planning first. Otherwise, you could end up making costly mistakes or not being satisfied with the results of your remodeling project. Avoid doing the following when...

Building Codes

Contractor

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Posted on 03/23/2022

Rooms: Quick Tips for Painting Perfectly the First Time

Painting is one of the best home improvement projects for beginners to take on, but that doesn't mean that you should begin without learning more about the process. Here is a step-by-step guide to walk you through everything you need to know about painting a room. Step 1: Choose Your Color Before you begin the painting process, you...

Decor

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Posted on 03/18/2022

Home Sales Fell Far More Than Expected In February, As Mortgage Rates Rose And Supply Remained Tight

Sales of previously owned homes fell 7.2% month to month in February to a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 6.02 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. That significantly missed analysts’ expectations of 6.13 million units. Sales were 2.4% lower compared with the same month a year ago. Rising mortgage rates likely played a role in the...

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