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Aug 14 2023

What You Should Know About Predictive Maintenance and Home Appliances

Education, Resources / August 14, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

Just like maintaining a beautiful home, taking care of your appliances can save you time and money and prevent unexpected breakdowns. Predictive maintenance is the art of anticipating potential issues before they become major problems. Below are five essential tips that will help you make the most of this proactive approach and keep your home […]

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Jun 5 2023

Six Ways to Maximize Small Home Spaces

Decor, Resources / June 5, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

Whether you find yourself living in a smaller than usual space by default or by choice, studies show that there are actually benefits of living in a small home. From lower costs for utilities to less overall time, energy, and money to maintain a smaller footprint, many people prefer to live by the mantra that

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May 8 2023

How AI is Transforming the Real Estate Market

Education, Resources / May 8, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

It seems that no matter where you look or listen these days artificial intelligence, or AI, is never very far from the spotlight. In fact, when you begin to peel back the layers of the subject of AI, you may realize that AI has already infiltrated the way we live in 2023. E-commerce, cybersecurity, robotics,

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May 1 2023

What is a Resource Efficient Home?

Education, Resources / May 1, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

A resource-efficient home is best described as a home that sustainably uses the Earth’s limited resources while at the same time, minimizing environmental impact. Think, repair, re-manufacturing, recycling, maintenance, and more eco-friendly home design. There are a variety of definitions of what a “green” home truly is. A widely held and accepted definition includes the

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Mar 27 2023

Does Your Credit Score Impact Your Home Buying Power?

Education, Resources / March 27, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

With home prices starting to come down and interest rates continuing to climb, it is important to understand how your credit score can impact your home buying power because as goes your interest rate, so goes the price of your monthly mortgage payment and thus, overall interest you will pay over the life of your

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Mar 6 2023

How Your Home Systems Impact Your Utility Usage

Education, Resources / March 6, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

Near the end of 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasted that by the end of 2023, Americans would see a nearly 16% increase in electricity prices from those in 2020. While this increase, along with other areas of economic inflation, has continued, there are ways to be proactive in reducing your home’s energy bills.

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Feb 27 2023

What You Need to Know to Qualify for a Home Loan

Resources / February 27, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

There are many steps involved in qualifying for a mortgage loan. With home prices beginning to level out, interest rates have risen. It is important to understand all facets of the home loan in order to qualify for it. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take ahead of time to make sure you are

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Feb 20 2023

Creating a Home Resource File or Binder

Education, Resources / January 30, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

If one of your goals for the New Year was to get your home organized then one important item to add to your to-do list is to also include making time to gather and create a proper Home Resource File or Binder. Whether you are old school and prefer something tangible and on paper or

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Oct 3 2022

Can A Reverse Mortgage Offer You Any Benefits?

Home Buying, Resources / October 3, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Perhaps when the term, “reverse mortgage” comes to mind, you conjure images of an aging, former celebrity espousing its benefits for senior adults in an infomercial. As with other similar advertisements that have a similarly predatory feel, it is important to pay close attention to the details of reverse mortgage products for yourself or for

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