DYI Holiday Wreath
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Your December Home Checklist
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With those in cold climates preparing for snow, plus holidays and social gatherings everywhere you turn, December is a notoriously busy month. But with a little preparation (and some extra time carved out for finding your Zen), you can savor the best of the season, from winter walks to hot cocoa. Check off these tasks for a less hectic, more harmonious month.
Read More4 Demands to Make on Your Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
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Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you dreading having to walk through strangers’ houses? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of buying. A great agent is always worth more than the commission they charge, just like a great doctor or great accountant.
You want to deal with one of the best agents in your marketplace. To do this, you must be able to distinguish an average agent from a great one.
Read MoreWhy Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?
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Interest rates are impacted by many factors, and even though they have increased recently, rates would have to reach 9.1% for renting to be cheaper than buying. Rates haven’t been that high since January of 1995, according to Freddie Mac.
Read More5 Home Projects Under $1,000 That Will Save You Money On Bills This Winter
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Daylight Savings Time may have ended, but that doesn’t mean that you need to be left in the cold or dark to keep your energy bills down. Use these five home projects to help lower your energy bills this winter and stop worrying about the time on the clock. To find out more about what things cost, be sure to visit the Cost Guides.
Read MoreHere are 5 bold predictions for housing in 2017
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For 2017, Joe Melendez predicts a softening of the housing market led by the imminent rates hikes – Fed supported or not. But there still could be opportunities for buyers and sellers alike.
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