The holidays are a joyful, festive time, but they also come with a lot of extra work, from decorating to shopping, cooking to cleaning. One of the least welcome seasonal chores is washing holiday dishes, but alas, they need to be done. When faced with a big...
If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The 2022...
Let’s set the oh-so-familiar scene of the season: You’ve pulled all of the Christmas decorations out of storage, set up your tree, and strung it with lights (after detangling them, of course). Finally, you plug in the strand only to realize half...
‘Tis the season for giving, so what’s the best way to give back? We’ve rounded up a few ideas that will help you give back to your community not just during the holiday season, but year round as well! Donate to a food drive Food banks help millions of people...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and along with it, comes great food, great company and a LOT of time spent in the kitchen. Especially if you’re the one hosting the holiday entertaining on the big day. You’ll be doing a lot of...
Nearly one-fifth of your household’s energy use goes towards heating water, so water heaters are a great place to look for savings. The good news: heat pump water heaters (also called hybrid water heaters) are up to four times more efficient and use 70% less energy...
When your space is piled with clutter or doesn’t reflect your personality, it can be hard to feel truly at home. Here are some science-backed ways to improve your state of mind—by improving the state of your house. Keep Clutter Minimal The first step to being...
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage...
We’re not going to sugarcoat it — buying and selling spikes in spring and summer. However, it isn’t impossible to sell your home during fall and winter. You can do a lot to help your home feel welcoming and bright to a potential buyer. What’s important to...
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start. If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach than you originally...
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