11 First-Time Homebuyer Tips
Searching for your first home? Here are some tips to help the process.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Flipping Homes
House flipping has become a lucrative market for many. And with number of shows dedicated to these endeavors, you may be interested in what it takes to flip a property. But first, what does it mean to flip a house? What is ‘Flipping Houses’? House flipping is an investment strategy in the real estate market....
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Metal Roofing Pros and Cons for Your Home
Your home needs the right roof to keep everything inside protected and keep your house structurally sound. There are many different types of roofs, from wood and asphalt to slate and tile. One type of roof that’s been gaining more popularity is metal.[1] Metal roofs are appealing to homeowners of all types of houses and...
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10 Home Improvements That Add Value
Imagine your home with a new, fully remodeled kitchen – or a carpeted recreation room in the basement for the kids. Home improvements and upgrades not only make a space more pleasant to live in, they can also add value to your house.
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How to Sell Your Own Home
When you sell your home, carving off a piece of that big check and handing it over to a real estate agent is an unpleasant moment. It’s hard to resist wondering whether you could have sold your home yourself and kept the agent’s commission. There is an alternative that lets you DIY – For Sale...
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Staging a House for Sale: 12 Home Staging Tips from the Experts
Homeowners looking to get the best price for their home are learning that if you want to sell quickly and score big profits, you need to remove clutter and make the place look inviting, not lived in. Staging your home can help you sell it faster and possibly bring you more money, say many real...
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Protect Your Home-Based Business with Home Business Insurance
The workplace today knows no bounds, and more people are working from home. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, about 50% of all small businesses today are based in people’s homes, and there’s no indication that the trend will slow down any time soon.[1] Despite the numbers, many home business owners don’t have separate...
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3 of the Best Online Businesses You Can Start from Home
With the boom in the Internet, starting an online business is more practical than ever. Potential customers are spending more time online than ever before, and many companies require internet-related services. You can run an online business part-time or full-time, and the range of options is extensive. Here are a few possibilities to explore. 1....
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Tips for Downsizing Your Home
You recently sent your last child off to college and now you’re an empty nester. Or maybe you’ve decided to sell your home and move to a smaller house because you don’t need so much space. Perhaps you’re tired of paying thousands of dollars in utility bills every year and would gladly trade a bigger...
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How to Protect Your Home From the Dangers of Radon [Video]
Add this to list of invisible things that are bad for you: radon gas. Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that can cause serious health problems. Check out this video from New Jersey Water Testing on the dangers of radon, and how it gets into your home:
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How to Avoid 5 Common Small Business Mistakes [Slideshow]
Only about half of all new businesses survive five years or more, and only about a third survive beyond 10 years, according to the Small Business Administration. From not having enough startup money to trying to do it all yourself to not investing in marketing, common errors in planning and management can provide challenges for...
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First-Time Car Buyer’s Guide: Tips and Tools
Want to buy your first car but don’t know where to start? Follow these tips to set yourself up for success.
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When to Replace Your Roof
Homeownership comes with lots of responsibilities, and one of the most expensive is replacing your roof at the end of its life expectancy. But before choosing to replace your roof, there are some things to consider—and you should always consult a professional before making any decisions. How often do roofs need to be replaced? How...
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How Much Does it Cost to Move?
Nothing stresses people out like having to uproot their lives, transporting their belongings tens, hundreds, even thousands of miles away. While the endless boxes and hours of packing and unpacking involved in moving can certainly take a toll, one of the worst parts of moving, especially for first-time movers, is the uncertainty. How do you...
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How to Prevent Car Theft
How common are car thefts? There were 873,080 motor vehicle thefts in 2020 in the U.S., according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.1 And when citizens are targeted in the most potentially dangerous of these crimes – carjacking – the attacker succeeds in roughly half of all attempts, according to the U.S. Department of Justice....
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