Home Loans for Veterans: Everything You Need to Know
(TNS)—If you or your spouse has served in the military or the National Guard, chances are you’re eligible for a...
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5 Dirt Cheap Home-Staging Ideas
(TNS)—We all want to make our houses look like they are “Designed to Sell”-worthy. But hiring a professional stager to...
5 Reasons to Make Family Travel a Priority
(TNS)—Whether you take advantage of last-minute travel deals or organize a shared experience, make a family trip a top priority....
Ask the Expert: What Should Homeowners Know about Energy Efficiency?
Today's “Ask the Expert” column features Mark Walker, Director with NRG Mass Sales. Q: What are the top five things...
Fixing Vegetable Garden Failures
(TNS)—Tomatoes with rotten ends, squash that never produced, plant leaves covered with white powder — even the most accomplished gardener...
A Primer on Garage Placement
(TNS)--I usually include Philadelphia architect Jim Wentling’s sage advice on housing matters in my “On the House” column. But he...
How to Book Last-Minute Travel Plans on the Cheap
(TNS)--If you’re a procrastinator by nature or like the thrill of finding a last-minute travel deal, there are some things...
Do Reverse Mortgages Work for Owners of Expensive Homes?
(TNS)--As a federally insured reverse mortgage program under the Federal Housing Administration, the home equity conversion mortgage program is not...
How to Keep Your Backyard Chickens — and Yourself — Healthy and Safe
(TNS)--More people are keeping chickens in their urban and suburban backyards, and I don’t think it’s just because they enjoy...
7 Secret Perks You Enjoy With a Good Credit Score
(TNS)--Your credit score teeters somewhere between 301 and 850, with a score equal to or above 750 being the ideal....
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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