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What Is A Second Mortgage?

What Is A Second Mortgage?

A second mortgage can be a great way to access funds when you need to make a large purchase. Taking…

How To Throw A Housewarming Party

How To Throw A Housewarming Party

If you recently moved, you’re probably looking forward to showing off your new home to family and friends. A housewarming…

November 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

November 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

NOVEMBER 2023 HIGHLIGHTSHow to Ready Your Kitchen for Holiday GuestsGather Around the Holiday TableSet the Perfect Thanksgiving TableThe Flavors of…

Declutter Your Home Before Moving

Declutter Your Home Before Moving

Moving is the perfect opportunity to declutter and downsize on your belongings. Getting rid of unneeded items makes your moving…

November 2023 Good to be Home Magazine

November 2023 Good to be Home Magazine

NOVEMBER 2023 HIGHLIGHTSTransitioning Decor from Fall to WinterCookies with a TwistBlood Orange Rosemary CookiesSpiced Mexican Wedding CookiesBlurring the Lines Between…

Concern About Climate Risk

Concern About Climate Risk

Concerns about climate change are growing stronger every year. Many regions across the country are vulnerable to hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes,…

How To Protect Your Home Against Natural Disasters

How To Protect Your Home Against Natural Disasters

Natural disasters are the cause of billions of dollars in damages every year. Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and other severe weather…

Healthy Home Upgrades

Healthy Home Upgrades

Your environment has a direct impact on your physical and mental health. If healthy living is important to you, you…

Goodbye to 'Millennial Gray'

Goodbye to 'Millennial Gray'

Say hello to all things colorful. Here’s how to spice up those sad and drab interiors. WOW! What a big…

Real Estate Scams

Real Estate Scams

Real estate scams are an unfortunately common occurrence, and scammers become more and more creative every year. When you’re involved…

October 2023 Good to be Home Magazine

October 2023 Good to be Home Magazine

October 2023 HIGHLIGHTSA Scary Good Color TrendTen Things to Know about Your New HouseThe Ultimate Guide to FramingThe Power of…

October 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

October 2023 American Lifestyle Magazine

October 2023 HIGHLIGHTSWhere to Celebrate Oktoberfest This FallCalifornia Dreamin'A Dining Room Design GuideThe Flavors of FallFigs Stuffed with Goat Cheese…

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Property Tax Reassessment After Buying A Home: Why Your Tax Bill Could Change

The mortgage itself is only one of your financial responsibilities as a homeowner. Your monthly paym…

Buying A Home With A Private Well: Water Testing, Maintenance, And Questions To Ask

Before making an offer on any home, it’s incredibly important that you do your due diligence…

A Better Plan. The Same Question.

The plan keeps changing. The question at every presentation does not. Here are the options, what eac…