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10 Ways to Give Back to Our Local Community
This year has demonstrated, perhaps more than ever, the importance of our family, friends, neighbors, and community. It truly “takes a village” to keep a community functioning effectively, whether that’s by keeping our waterways clean, feeding the hungry, teaching our kids, or supporting small businesses.
Will Your Remodel Pay Off? The Best (and Worst) Ways to Spend Your Budget
Most new homeowners have something about their property that they want to change. And as family needs and design trends shift over time, many will eventually choose to remodel.
Understanding Mortgage Trigger Points
While inflation has now likely peaked, we will still be dealing with the repercussions from these heightened levels for a while before things balance out. As inflation is corrected, we are also seeing home prices moving back to normal post-pandemic era.
5 Reasons to Sell Before the Selling Season Picks Up
Homes listed in the winter offseason not only sell faster than those in the spring, but sellers also net more above their asking price at this time.
Add Value To Your Home With These 9 DIY Improvements
Whether you’re prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home.
Move-Up vs. Second Home: Which One Is Right For You?
The pandemic has changed the way many of us live, work, and attend school—and those changes have impacted our priorities when it comes to choosing a home.
The Compound Effect: Building Your Household’s Wealth
Wealth is within reach for many people; however, according to a recent study, 63% of Americans said it’s not likely they’ll become rich.
5 Step Strategy for Downsizing Your Home
In our “bigger is better” culture, there’s an expectation that each home should be larger and grander than the last. But life changes which can prompt us to find a smaller home that better suits our shifting needs and lifestyle.
A Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing
Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining viability -- real estate. These trends means that real estate is a smart place to make an investment and grow your wealth.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR HOME EQUITY
One of the biggest perks of homeownership is the opportunity to build wealth over time.