Categories for Home Maintenance

Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year

If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you’re building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the ...

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Installing A Fence? Here Are A Few Tips

Fencing adds a decorative, finished touch to your property at the same time it keeps kids and pets in, and critters out. It also affords privacy, allowing you to wall in your own front or backyard oasis. Naturally, most homeowners want fencing that boosts their curb appeal without breaking the ...

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6 Reasons You Should Work with an Agent Who Has a Great Sense of Humor When Buying a House

Searching for and successfully buying a home can be a long, sometimes stressful process, so working with an agent who has a sense of humor is such a bonus. That’s not to say your agent needs to be a stand-up comedian! A sense of humor comes in many different forms, ...

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Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit Karma explains: “If one of ...

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