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How to Evaluate Property Taxes and What You Need to Know Before You Buy

March 28, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Retirement is a significant milestone in one’s life, symbolizing the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

Filed Under: Taxes Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, New Home, Propoerty Taxes

4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

February 29, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let’s take a look at four of the more common home renovation mistakes that homeowners make and how you can avoid them.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Tired of Waiting for Summer? 3 DIY Projects That Will Keep You Busy Until the Weather Warms Up

April 4, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Do you find yourself staring out the window, longing for an early sunrise, hot days and late evenings? With spring just around the corner, it might feel like summer is a lifetime away. However, the good news is that you can be productive around the home while you wait for summer to arrive. Let’s take a quick look at three easy do-it-yourself projects that will keep you busy until the summer sun is shining.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Graduating From College? 3 Things You Need to Know About Mortgages and Student Loans

December 29, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about buying a new home using a mortgage loan? If you’ve just graduated from college, you’re probably wondering how your student loans will impact a mortgage and what your options are. In today’s post we’ll share three things that you need to know about mortgages if you’re still working on paying off your student loan debt.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Payments

Five Unique Renovations That Can Make Small Living Spaces Feel Bigger

November 23, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean your home needs to feel cramped. There are several renovations that are popular among interior designers to make a space feel larger. Incorporate them into your own home to give it a more open, spacious feel.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

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