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Housing
How to Save Money on Yard Work
A beautiful yard is an attractive feature for homeowners, yet the upkeep can be cumbersome and costly. Here’s a quick look at how you can save money on yard work while making your yard a place you want to spend time: Try Xeriscape In dryer climates especially, daily watering and irrigation systems can add considerably […]
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Understanding the Eviction Process
If you’ve ever seen someone in a movie or TV show getting evicted, it can seem like a sudden decision with immediate consequences. But in reality, eviction is a complex legal process that usually takes several weeks to complete. While the exact steps and timing can vary based on state and local laws, the eviction […]
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How to Avoid a Foreclosure: Three Steps that Can Save Your Home
The economic hardships of the pandemic, coupled with inflation, have challenged homeowners from all backgrounds and all parts of the nation. Many are struggling to meet their mortgage payments and the threat of foreclosure is looming. This situation can be scary and confusing, so it’s important to fully understand your options to avoid a foreclosure. […]
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5 Tips for Renting After Eviction
Finding affordable housing after you’ve been evicted may feel like an impossible task. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to increase your chances of being approved for renting after eviction. Let’s find out what they are. Keep An Eye On Your Credit First, the good news. The eviction itself does not show up […]
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Easy Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Summer
Summer is officially here. You’ve probably gotten yourself ready with a new swimsuit, sunglasses and stockpile of sunscreen, but what about your home? If you haven’t already, it’s not too late to prepare it for the warmer months to come. Here are several easy, money-saving tips to get your home ready for summer: Service Your […]
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Watch for 5 Signs of Contractor Scams
Making home improvements or repairs comes with the uncertainty of finding someone trustworthy to complete the projects. You’ve probably heard more than one horror story about shady contractors who do sub-standard work or take the money and run. But there are tell-tale signs that can let you a know a prospective contractor isn’t on the […]
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Here’s What to Do if You Can’t Pay Rent
When planning your monthly budget, you always want to make paying rent your priority. Keeping a roof over your head even takes precedence over other payments, such as credit card bills. But what happens if you realize you just can’t make rent for the upcoming month no matter how far you stretch your budget? Here’s […]
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Watch for These Financial Red Flags with Roommates
There was a time when having roommates was mostly reserved for college students and young adults venturing out on their own for the first time. But these days, people from every generation are discovering the financial and social benefits of living with roommates. The key, of course, is to find the right ones. One of […]
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5 Smart Ways to Use Home Equity
One of the many benefits of owning a home is the opportunity to use the equity in your home to make home improvements. Whether you are planning to sell and want to maximize your selling price, or you simply want to enhance your home for your own enjoyment, let’s look at the home upgrades that […]
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Who’s Who On Your Homebuying Team
Unlike most purchases, buying a home requires a whole team of people to ensure the transaction goes smoothly. As a first-time homebuyer all those people may seem overwhelming, and you might wonder if it’s even necessary to have everyone involved. Let’s take a look at who’s who on your homebuying team and how they can […]
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