Perform roof maintenance on sunny days when there’s less chance of slipping. Blocking off a weekend twice a year gives you plenty of time to complete the items below without rushing or taking unnecessary risks. The beginning of spring and fall present the best opportunities to complete your maint...

04/12/2019

FOMC Minutes Reveal Fed Policymakers U-Turn

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Members of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to hold the target range of the federal funds rate to its current range of 2.25 to 2.50 percent. The minutes of the most recent Committee meeting cited softening domestic and global economic conditions as reason for not raising ...

04/11/2019

Staging Your Home: Here Are Your Self-Storage Options

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If you’re staging your home to sell, you may find yourself with more stuff than space. Rather than selling possessions that you’d rather not part with, you can put your things into short-term storage until your home sells and you’re able to move.Here are some options you have when choosing and us...

04/10/2019

4 Ways To Pay Off My Mortgage Faster

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For most people, the mortgage payment is the biggest monthly expense. Whether you’re facing retirement or still working, it would be nice to be free of this debt. Although you probably can’t pay it off in one lump sum, it is possible to pay off your mortgage sooner than expected.Here are four str...

04/09/2019

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8th, 2019

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Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending and inflation; labor sector reports on the national unemployment rate, public and private sector employment were also released. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.Construction Spending Ri...

04/08/2019

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with These DIY Home Projects

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Your carbon footprint is the measure of your impact on the earth’s natural resources. This number describes the amount of fossil fuel it takes to support your lifestyle. In the United States, each person produces an average of 19.78 tons of carbon dioxide every year. A high carbon footprint means...

04/05/2019

11 Simple Ways To Save Money Toward The Purchase Of Your New Home

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If you find it difficult to make ends meet, these tips will help you save money in ways that are easy to do and create substantial savings over time.DeclutterGet rid of stuff you do use or need by having a garage or yard sale or by putting things for sale on eBay or Craigslist.Make Your Own Coffe...

04/04/2019

3 Pros And Cons Of Renting Or Owning A Home

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Home ownership is highly valued in our culture. However, buying a home isn’t the best decision for everyone. Examine the differences between owning and renting your home to help you decide if now is the time to buy.Effect On FlexibilityRenters enjoy more freedom than homeowners. After the leasing...

04/02/2019

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 1st, 2019

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Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller on home price growth, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued. The Conference Board issued its monthly reading on consumer confidence. Pending home sales and weekly reports on mortgage rates and fi...

04/01/2019