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Is It Better to Build or Buy a House?

The median sale price of a home in the United States has steadily risen over the past year. According to numbers from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the average “sold” […]

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Home & Garden 5 min read
Holiday Hosting Tips to Keep Things Festive and Stress-Free

There’s no place like home for the holidays, especially when it comes to hosting a memorable gathering. If your home in particular is where everyone’s headed this year, try our best holiday […]

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Mortgage Market 6 min read
Top 15 Confusing Mortgage Terms, Explained

When you start your home loan search, there are a lot of mortgage terms to sort through. Get some clarity the easy way with our roundup of 15 confusing mortgage terms, explained. […]

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Home & Garden 6 min read
Our Favorite Fall Decorating Ideas for 2024 and Beyond

If you’ve already put up your winter holiday decorations, we won’t judge. But, if you’re looking for fall decorating ideas for 2024, we’ve rounded up our favorite fall decor inspo to help […]

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Home & Garden 6 min read
Your Home Disaster Recovery and Prep Guide

In an ideal world, you’d never experience a natural disaster, but sometimes nature has other plans. Especially when it impacts your home, the aftermath can feel overwhelming—emotionally and financially. You don’t have […]

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Mortgage Market 4 min read
7 Simple Home-Selling Tips for Any Market

Selling a home is a big step, but you don’t have to go it alone. When you try our best home-selling tips, you might just be able to move your home off […]

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Top Home Improvements for Tax Deductions

When it comes to taxes, knowledge is power. The power to qualify for more deductions, that is. Home improvements for tax deductions might not be the right fit for everyone, but depending […]

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Home & Garden 5 min read
5 Summer Home Improvement Ideas to Try This Season

Home improvements aren’t just a fun way to spend the extra hours of summer daylight—they can also boost your home’s value and increase curb appeal, making your life a whole lot easier […]

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Purchase 5 min read
Summer Moving Checklist: How to Nail Your Warm-Weather Move

Did you know that summer is the busiest season of the year for moving? In fact, nearly half of all moves in a year take place between May and August. If you’re […]

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Mortgage Market 4 min read
The Best Summer Energy-Saving Tips for Your Home

Reducing your home’s carbon footprint is never a bad idea, especially when it means you could save on your utility bills during the hot summer months. As the season heats up, try […]

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