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Posted on 04/10/2022
Income Requirements for VA Loans: Important Info to Know
Post All home loan programs require you to prove your ability to afford the house you buy. The same is true for home loans offered by the VA. Even though VA loans have no down payment and can have easier financial benchmarks for eligibility, lenders still evaluate your income when considering you for a loan. Here is a guide...
Income
Requirements
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Posted on 04/03/2022
Water damage covered by home insurance: What every homeowner should know
A common question homeowners have about their insurance is, “does home insurance cover water damage?” Among the myriad natural perils your home can face over the course of its life, water damage is one of the most varied. With all the different causes of water damage, it’s important to know which types require an additional insurance policy. To...
Flood Damage
Flooding
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Posted on 03/27/2022
How to design your dream home interior
Designing a custom home interior is an amazing opportunity to stretch your creativity and showcase your personal style. However, it's not always clear where to begin. If you're interested in strategies for designing your own dream home interior, here are some tips to help: Budget wisely Budget should be at the top of your priorities list when planning...
Budget
Budget
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Posted on 03/20/2022
Soundproofing: Ways to Make Your Home Your Auditory Sanctuary
Sound can easily pass through walls and disturb other family members in your house or neighbors if you live in an apartment or townhome. You might also be interested in blocking sounds coming into your home or a room within your home. Soundproofing offers a convenient way to have better control over the amount of noise in a...
Audio
Diy
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Posted on 03/13/2022
The 5 Questions Every Renter Should Ask Before Signing a Lease
Whether you’re renting for the first time or not, there are important questions to ask and think about during the process. Asking the right questions can make an enormous difference in how successful you are in finding the right place and being happy in it once you do. Here are some questions every renter should ask while searching...
Lease Agreement
Rental Property
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Posted on 03/06/2022
Growing Night Blooming Jasmine: Basic Tips for Success
Night blooming jasmine is a favorite addition to patios, window boxes and trellises for its glossy leaves and sweet-scented flowers. Jasmine can enhance summer nights with its pleasant aroma and grows beautifully in containers or climbing on structures. If you're interested in growing night blooming jasmine yourself, here are some essential care tips to know: Room to Grow...
Garden
Garden
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Posted on 02/27/2022
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality With These 5 Houseplants
Houseplants can add color and natural beauty to our living spaces, but can also improve our health. By converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, plants provide us with fresh air to breathe purely by living alongside us. Some plants can even filter harmful chemical compounds and pollutants from the air. Here we will go over some of the best...
Air Purifying
Air Quality
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Posted on 02/20/2022
Homebuyers: Quick and Efficient Ways to Deal With Home Buying Stress
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Home buying can feel like a daunting task and usually encompasses more than just the financial and logical aspects. There are stressors surrounding the processes, possible rejections, the waiting game and a host of other personal factors that can influence your sentiments toward the whole ordeal. Fret not. Here are a few...
Home Buying
Home Buying
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Posted on 02/13/2022
Basic Loan Types to Help With Your New Construction
Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay When you're dreaming of moving into a new home, you envision every detail. But before you can make this dream home a reality, you need to consider the best way to finance it. Here are a few basic home loan types to consider. FHA Loans Homeownership can be the gateway...
Building
Homebuyer
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Posted on 02/06/2022
How to Turn an Old Sweatshirt Into a DIY Pet Bed
There are many options for repurposing or donating old clothing. For pet owners, here is one more option: making a custom pet bed. This simple DIY project will help you transform an old sweatshirt into a cozy new bed for your small dog or cat. Here is all of the information you need to get started: Materials &...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 01/30/2022
3 Important Things to Look for in a Neighborhood
Photo by Samson Katt from Pexels When buying a new home, the house itself is only part of the purchase. The surrounding area is just as important and there are many factors to consider when choosing not only the property but the neighborhood. However, it can be very difficult to evaluate a neighborhood you don’t already live in....
Homebuying
Neighborhood
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