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5 Reasons to Talk to a Lender Right Now—Long Before You Buy a Home
Most potential home buyers wait to talk to a mortgage lender until they’re ready to buy. Makes sense, right? Why bother digging up your financial statements and filling out a bunch of paperwork if you’re not going to buy right away? If...
4 Signs You’re Finally Ready to Buy a House
Buying a house is a big step, but when you know, you know. The steps to buying a house may be many, but if you’re willing to put in the effort, the final result—Owning property! Painting wherever and whenever you want! Earning home eq...
4 Reasons to Finish Your Basement
There are plenty of good reasons to make your underground space livable. Many homes come with basements that aren’t finished. Some of those spaces can be somewhat dark and dingy until lighting, heating, flooring, and in...
13 Ways to Add Curb Appeal for Under $100
Too many people ignore curb appeal until it’s time to move. Then they spruce up the place for the next residents. How does this make sense? Every time you come home, the sight of your front door should give you the sort of euphoric endo...
7 Crucial Yard Maintenance Moves You May Forget to Do This Fall
Sure, lots of homeowners dig into their dirt with gusto in the spring, but fall is also a prime time to do some much-needed gardening and yard maintenance that will pay off down the road. According to Lester Poole, Lowe's live nursery spe...
4 Tips for Buying a Home on a Limited Budget
Here’s how to score a home without spending a fortune. If you're looking to buy a home, you're no doubt aware that the more of a down payment you're able to make and the higher a mortgage loan you qualify for, the easier a process it'll be...
No Yard? No Problem! 5 Ways to Grow a Gorgeous Garden in a Tiny Space
In a perfect world, you'd have a sprawling backyard with enough room to plant everything from tulips to turnips. But in reality? Many of us have a very small outdoor space. And no, we're not talking about your run-of-the-mill, quarter-acre y...
First-time homebuyer guide
So you’re in the market to buy a home. Whether it’s your first foray into the exciting home-buying process or you’ve been through it before and have forgotten the details, this guide will provide first-time homebuyer tips to prepare you f...