Category: Homeowner

  • Energy Efficient Homes: A Primer

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    Let’s be honest: Nobody likes bugging family members to tweak the thermostat or air conditioner for energy savings gains. Facing record-setting temperatures and rising energy costs, most homeowners need to figure out how to strike the perfect balance between comfort and cost-efficiency — which is no easy feat. But with climate change wreaking havoc on…

  • HELOC Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Home Equity Lines of Credit

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    What is a home equity line of credit? When you buy your first house, you typically have to save a boatload of cash — tens of thousands of dollars or even more — depending on your financial situation and the price of your property.  It’s a big chunk of change, to be sure. But once…

  • Pest Control for Homes

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    What You Need to Know It’s every homeowner’s worst nightmare: You get up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water and something scatters in the kitchen. It’s small, fast, and has more legs than a city marathon.  Often, people buy a home that looks clean and bug-free only to discover…

  • Monthly Mortgage Payment

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    What is included in a total monthly mortgage payment? When you rent a home or apartment, you probably don’t think twice about where your monthly payment goes. You give your landlord a check, they cash it, and everyone sleeps soundly.  But since you’re about to experience homeownership, you need to change the way you think…

  • 7 New Homeowner Tips Don’t Want To Miss

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    Keep these new homeowner tips in mind as you continue your journey to homeownership. When it comes to where you live, few things are more thrilling than transitioning from a renter to a homeowner. While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement when you move in to your new home for the first…

  • Window Replacement: The Best Window Buying Guide

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    When it comes to window replacement in your home, the choices can quickly become overwhelming whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran. There’s no doubt that’s a good thing. But there are a wide variety of styles, materials, glass options, grille styles, custom designs, as well as a plethora of colors and textures.…

  • Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance

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    What’s the difference between a home warranty vs. home insurance? Imagine you’re preparing to make an offer on a new home, and your agent suggests you request a home warranty from the seller. As a condition of your mortgage, your lender has already informed you that you must obtain homeowner’s insurance. Doesn’t it seem redundant…

  • Spring Home Checklist & Top Tips

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    2024 Edition Advertising Disclosure: We may receive compensation from the products and services mentioned on this page, but the opinions expressed are our own. As the days grow longer and warmer, homeowners across the country are turning their attention to spring home maintenance. After a long winter, it’s important to take the time to make…