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Posted on 08/18/2019
Do Your New Neighbors Leave Something to be Desired?
When shopping for your new home, you can investigate and gauge many things about the house itself and even about the neighborhood as a whole to help make the best decision. One thing that's difficult to gauge or even factor into your decision making is your immediate neighbors. You might be able to look at their yard to...
Wood Fence
Privacy
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Posted on 08/11/2019
Be Prepared to Answer These Questions From Your Mortgage Lender
The process of applying for a mortgage is tedious and time-consuming; it requires you to answer personal questions about your finances. To ascertain your credibility for a mortgage, lenders structured the application process in such a way that allows them to get as much information about borrowers either directly or indirectly. Before you decide to apply for a...
Mortgage
Personal Finance
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Posted on 08/04/2019
Energy Efficient Landscaping
Everyone talks about saving the planet these days, and it's good to do your part, but it's even better when your earth-friendly landscaping can keep that other all-important green safely in the bank. Here are some useful tips that manage to be both kinds of "green living," keeping your wallet fat and your yard gorgeous. Bushes, Trees, and...
Planting
Gardening
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Posted on 07/28/2019
How To Lower Your Closing Costs
The closing cost is the last sum of money home buyers to pay after which there will be no further payment. The closing price can be surprisingly huge. This bill ranges from 3% to 6% of the mortgage. Do the math, and this means that the closing cost on a $300,000 home is around $9,000 to $18,000. It...
Mortgage
Closing Costs
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Posted on 07/21/2019
Moving With Pets?
More and more frequently, travelers see animals on board airplanes—in the cabin, rather than as special cargo. According to the Air Carrier Access Act, a service animal is: “any animal that is individually trained or able to provide assistance to a person with a disability; or any animal that assists persons with disability by providing emotional support.” Which...
Animals
Moving Tips
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Posted on 07/14/2019
How to be a Good Neighbor
Every neighborhood has its distinct personalities. While some are quiet, others throw parties every weekend. The same can be attributed to a neighbor too! In every neighborhood, everyone knows those neighbors with rowdy kids who can't stay off other people's lawns or the one who barely speak to others. And don't forget about the one who can't keep...
Community
Neighbors
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Posted on 07/07/2019
Saving Money for Retirement
Retirement is something all workers should look forward to doing. It is a period of rest after many years of exemplary service. Retiring from service is not only applicable to government workers, those working in a private establishment, as well as other non-governmental organizations, will also retire at a particular time. While the retirement period is a period...
Money Saving Tips
Retirement
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Posted on 06/30/2019
Flea Market Find Hacks
Part of you can't stay away from flea markets, garage sales, and antique malls. But another part of you knows that there is not enough room in your home for the random pieces that you find. The living room corner is not the perfect place for a rusted pitchfork, and your bedroom shouldn't house that old hand plow....
Home Decor
How To
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Posted on 06/23/2019
Moving Time Joy, Not Moving Headache
So you've found the perfect home to move to, whether it is your first home up- or downsizing, congratulations. Now it is time to pack up. The rest is exciting, but now you dread the headache of packing, knowing how much supplies that you need to get (without a million trips to the store) and making sure that...
Moving Tips
Packing
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Posted on 06/16/2019
Easy Ways for Kids to Share Bedrooms
If you’re like many families, you never seem to have quite enough space for each family member to spread out. To stay within your budget, or maybe to create a more close-knit family you have two or more children sharing a room. As time goes on sharing personal space can create rifts between siblings. To avoid added stress...
Bedroom
Children
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