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3 Budget-Friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring

3 Budget-Friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring

The springtime is often the best time of the year for cleaning up and getting rid of old items, but with its proximity to the winter months it can still be hard to commit to large-scale renovations. If you’re looking for some small fixes to give yo

Apr 02, 2016 |

Rookie Mistakes: Don’t Make These 4 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Rookie Mistakes: Don’t Make These 4 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Buying your first home is exciting. Many young people view homeownership as the definitive mark of adulthood, the final milestone on a decades-long journey. And while becoming a homeowner is cause for celebration, you’ll want to ensure you keep you

Apr 01, 2016 |

Case-Shiller Report Shows Home Prices Rose in January

Case-Shiller Report Shows Home Prices Rose in January

Home prices were 5.70 percent higher year-over-year in January according to S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. Top year-over-year gains were posted by Portland, Oregon at 11.80 percent, San Francisco, California at 10.80 percent and S

Mar 31, 2016 |

The Top 5 Mortgage Calculators on the Web and the Pros and Cons of Each

The Top 5 Mortgage Calculators on the Web and the Pros and Cons of Each

If you’re shopping for a great mortgage, you’ll want to use a mortgage calculator. Mortgage calculators keep getting more accurate and more complex, allowing you to explore the various details involved in a mortgage. Try one of these mortgage

Mar 30, 2016 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 28, 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 28, 2016

Increasing Home Prices Good For Sellers The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported lower sales of pre-owned homes in February. Would-be buyers were discouraged by rapidly rising home prices. Short supplies of available homes sidelined potential

Mar 29, 2016 |

Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room

Working from Home? Learn How to Create the Perfect Office with Any Spare Room

With the increasing flexibility of the modern workplace, there are many more businesses offering their employees the opportunity to work from home. While this shift in the job market has created a bevy of new options for freelance workers, it can also be

Mar 26, 2016 |