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8 THINGS YOUR REALTOR® DOES BEHIND YOUR BACK

Have you ever wondered what on Earth your real estate agent is doing behind your back?No, we don’t mean anything underhanded, naughty, or downright felonious—far from it, in fact. So relax. What...

LOST YOUR HOME DURING HARD TIMES? YOU CAN BUY AGAIN – HERE’S HOW

 If you’re among the millions of Americans who lost their house when the real estate bubble exploded in 2006, you likely have painful memories of giving up your family home to foreclosure or...

THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE THE BEST TIME TO SELL

Some home owners may be tempted to delay putting their home on the market until after the holidays. But there’s plenty of reasons why you shouldn’t wait. You can use the holidays to your advantage...

7 TIPS TO GET YOUR HOME WINTER-READY

“Before winter weather sets in, spend some time improving and protecting the inside of your home,” says NAHB Remodelers Chairman Robert Criner. “Fall is a good time to check mechanical...

SHAVE UP TO 15% OFF YOUR HEATING BILL WITH THIS SIMPLE TIP

Think you’re saving on your heating bill by keeping it at a constant 68 degrees? You’re not, and here’s why.It’s easy to imagine your energy bill going sky-high when you hear your...

WINTER IS COMING – TIME TO PREPARE FOR WEATHER CHALLENGES

With a particularly strong El Niño cycle brewing in the Pacific Ocean this year — it may develop into the worst on record, scientists say — this winter could pack a wallop of weather...

HOW TO REPLACE WEATHER STRIPPING

When weather stripping on doors and windows gets worn out, cold air comes sneaking in. Here’s how to replace weather stripping and stop air leaks.Weather stripping on windows and doors protects the home...

7 SMART STRATEGIES FOR KITCHEN REMODELING

Homeowners spend more money on kitchen remodeling than on any other home improvement project. And with good reason: Kitchens are the hub of home life and a source of pride.A significant portion of kitchen...

HOW HIGH WILL MORTGAGE RATES CLIMB?

The lowest mortgage rates on record have lured buyers during the last few years, but the Federal Reserve has already given plenty of signals that will soon come to an end.Mortgage rates are already inching up,...

$200,000: THAT’S WHAT YOU’LL SAVE (GIVE OR TAKE) IF YOU BUY A HOME NOW

Buying a home costs money. Lots of money. There’s the down payment and the monthly mortgage payment and the maintenance and taxes and the insurance and… Are you overwhelmed yet?It might seem...