Portable Generator Know How
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Generator Buying Tips When the electricity suddenly goes out, having a portable generator keeps your home (or at least parts of it) powered up. If you’re tempted to buy one, follow these tips from the National Fire Protection Association: How Big? Choose a generator that produces enough… Read More
Concerned about winter storm damage to your home or car?
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Concerned about winter storm damage to your home or car? With blizzard conditions hitting a large swath of the Northeast, car crashes and damage to property is likely to occur, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). “Standard homeowners policies provide coverage for damage caused by… Read More
Can Staging Help Your Home Sell For More Money?
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Can Staging Help Your Home Sell For More Money? You know it’s important to keep your home clean, bright and free from clutter while it is on the market, but how does taking the extra step of staging it influence the offers you get? To find out, the… Read More
6 Tips for Downsizing Effectively
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6 Tips for Downsizing Effectively Moving to a smaller place is a golden opportunity to simplify your life and surround yourself with the possessions that serve you and make life more enjoyable. Your home is a reflection of what’s important to you. Ideally, it’s a place that… Read More
Should You Fund Home Improvements with a Refinance?
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Should You Fund Home Improvements with a Refinance? Maybe you’re considering upgrading your house so it has a higher resale value. Or perhaps you just want to be more comfortable where you are for the long term. Either way, you have to think about how you’re going to… Read More
Is Granite Going Out of Style?
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Is Granite Going Out of Style? Is it true? Could granite’s 30-year reign be coming to an end? We can’t say for sure. In fact, we think granite remains a solid choice. After all, it’s both durable and attractive — and it’s become increasingly affordable too. But there’s just no… Read More
Are You At Risk For Tax-Related Identity Theft?
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Are You At Risk For Tax-Related Identity Theft? Tax-related identity theft is when someone uses your Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax return and claim a refund. This kind of theft usually occurs early in the filing season – because the scammers want to get their… Read More
Moving Motivations: What Would Make Americans Consider Uprooting?
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Moving Motivations: What Would Make Americans Consider Uprooting? Fabulous article thanks to Harris poll and RISMedia Family holding cardboard boxes and moving into a new house. A recent Harris Poll found Florida, California and Hawaii to be the states where Americans would most like… Read More
Is There a Downside to Prepaying Your Mortgage?
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Is There a Downside to Prepaying Your Mortgage? Long before you settle on a mortgage lender, one of your interview questions should be, “Is there a prepayment penalty and if so, how much is it?” Unfortunately, too many homebuyers don’t understand what a prepayment penalty is, how it… Read More
3 Ways to Find the Best School for Your Children
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3 Ways to Find the Best School for Your Children One of the most challenging issues for parents is finding the right schools for the kids. Choosing a school and school district plays a major role in choosing where to live. But even if you’re not moving, you… Read More