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Forget About the Bank of Mom and Dad — Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment

Posted OnJul 26, 2017
Are you considering buying a home for the first time? It might come as a surprise that you'll want to have approximately 20% of the purchase price of your home for a down payment. For some, it can seem nearly impossible to come up with the funds. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can save a little over time and not have to borrow from the "Bank of Mom and Dad".
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Investing in a New Home? 3 Reasons You Can’t Skip the Pest Inspection

Posted OnJul 25, 2017
There are so many small details involved in the final sale of a home that it can be easy to forget about all of the things that need to be done. While you won't be able to forget about a home inspection, a pest inspection can be every bit as important before you sign on the dotted line. If you're wondering why you shouldn't forego this important step, consider the following information.
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Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants

Posted OnJul 21, 2017
It can be difficult to deal with water restrictions if you're a bit of a green thumb and don't want your beautiful plants to go to waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of succulents out there that can be quite striking and will still be able to store the water they need to survive. If you're looking for some low-maintenance plants that thrive in the dry season, here are a few succulents that will do the trick.
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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted OnJul 18, 2017
Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner's insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.
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Selling Your Home This Summer? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Recruit the Neighbors to Help

Posted OnJul 14, 2017
With the power of social media, it's easier than ever to use Twitter and Facebook and your own home website to sell your home online. However, there are a lot of different buyers on the market and that means it's important to keep all your options open when it comes to marketing your home. If you're wondering how you can harness the power of your neighbors to get the word out, here are some things you may want to consider
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