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Walk-throughs, closing costs, and other items to check off your list before the big finish! Closing time. When you're heading into the closing process, it's time for the last hurrah — and hurrahs are in order.If you’re here, that means you’ve…
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score to avoid common tax mistakes.
As you prepare your tax returns for 2022, be careful not to make any of these eight common tax mistakes, especially when it comes to the property tax deduction or…
Home improvement pros and DIYers tout a fresh coat of paint as a favorite among low-cost home upgrades that can make a huge impact. But what else can you do to accessorize and decorate? Sometimes the little things can make a bigger difference than you'd…
Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score to avoid common tax mistakes.As you prepare your tax returns for 2022, be careful not to make any of these eight common tax mistakes, especially when it comes to the property tax deduction or…
Save your cash for more important things, like, you know, your mortgage. You can't swing a tool belt without hitting a website or TV network offering tips on taking care of your digs. Save money by watering your lawn at night! No, water it in the morning! No, dig…
You’re not just selling a home, you’re selling a lifestyle.We get it. You're pragmatic. You'll buy that deep cleaning and decluttering your house are important steps in a comprehensive home staging process that could help your home receive higher offers and…
That dark time when winter just won't go is like that friend who can't take a hint to leave.Give a push with these four easy tasks that'll help usher in spring.#1 Deep-Clean Your EntrywaySnow. Salt. Boots. Shovels. Your entryway floors, baseboards, rugs, and more have had a…
Your home is more than just a bunch of rooms under a roof. It’s the space where you watched your daughter take her first steps, hosted Super Bowl parties, and celebrated holidays. Those memories are priceless. But when sell your house, the warm and fuzzies can't…
You can make a successful offer on a home even in a competitive market — with the right information and help. When you’re house hunting, the pressure of competition can move you from “Hmm, I like that, but it’s too pricey,” to “I have…
Interest rates are only one factor when it comes to buying a house now.Interest rates sure do get a lot of attention. But they shouldn’t be the only part of your home buying decision-making process. After all, the answer to the question "is right now a good time to…
Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. How much can you sell your home for? Probably about as much as the neighbors got, as long as the neighbors sold their house in recent memory…
You’ve got options, like repayment help from your employer and coaching from a mortgage broker.You want to buy a house. But you’re worried you won’t qualify for a mortgage because of your student loan debt. You’re not alone. Half of non-homeowners (51%) say student…
