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How to Break Up With Your Real Estate Agent

Buying or selling a home rarely happens overnight, and it’s not uncommon for buyers or sellers to interface or even work with multiple agents. Best-case scenario, the right agent shows their face early, and the relationship (and transaction) is a huge success. But it’s possible though that, along the way, you may find that your

Mother-In-Law Apartments Provide Benefits With Relative Ease

By Barry Bridges The term “mother-in-law apartment” seems straight out of the Don Draper era – a sardonic reference to strained relations between married couples and parents. These days, many homeowners are turning to these separate-but-joined living quarters as a way to reduce friction in their daily lives, not increase it. “Mother-in-law apartment” is one of

Mother-In-Law Apartments Provide Benefits With Relative Ease

By Barry Bridges The term “mother-in-law apartment” seems straight out of the Don Draper era – a sardonic reference to strained relations between married couples and parents. These days, many homeowners are turning to these separate-but-joined living quarters as a way to reduce friction in their daily lives, not increase it. “Mother-in-law apartment” is one of

8 DIY Ways to Redo Your Bathroom (Without Remodeling)

The bathroom is probably the best room in the house for a mini-makeover. When you realize how dramatically, quickly and inexpensively you can completely update the space without an actual renovation, you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long. Before you dive in, take a minute to consider what you’re going for in terms of style.

8 DIY Ways to Redo Your Bathroom (Without Remodeling)

The bathroom is probably the best room in the house for a mini-makeover. When you realize how dramatically, quickly and inexpensively you can completely update the space without an actual renovation, you’ll wonder why you’ve waited so long. Before you dive in, take a minute to consider what you’re going for in terms of style.

Black Friday special: The top 5 things you need to read right now

This Black Friday, many Americans will flood into the stores for the latest deals, some will even begin camping out starting on Thanksgiving Day. Click here to check out this year’s best Black Friday deals. But while you’re waiting in those long lines for stores to open, here’s a perfect way to utilize your time.

Mortgage Rates Spike to End 2016

Mortgage rates have spiked 0.5 percent since the U.S. presidential election earlier this month. On a 30-year fixed loan of $300,000, this increases your monthly payment by $85. If you were waiting to refinance, this is a wake up call, and if you plan to buy a home, it’s time to reevaluate your budget – because

Mortgage Rates Spike to End 2016

Mortgage rates have spiked 0.5 percent since the U.S. presidential election earlier this month. On a 30-year fixed loan of $300,000, this increases your monthly payment by $85. If you were waiting to refinance, this is a wake up call, and if you plan to buy a home, it’s time to reevaluate your budget – because

Don’t Let Your Feast Go Up in Flames: Preventing Thanksgiving Fires

By Shannon Ireland The countdown to turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie has begun. Thanksgiving’s arrival means many of us are scouring the closet for pants with stretchy waistbands so we can prepare to feast. The holiday is all about giving thanks and spending a day with loved ones. But cooking the festive Thanksgiving meal can

Don’t Let Your Feast Go Up in Flames: Preventing Thanksgiving Fires

By Shannon Ireland The countdown to turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie has begun. Thanksgiving’s arrival means many of us are scouring the closet for pants with stretchy waistbands so we can prepare to feast. The holiday is all about giving thanks and spending a day with loved ones. But cooking the festive Thanksgiving meal can