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Books to Teach Young Readers About Money

Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves. Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you or on their own. Here are some good […]
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5 Easy Organizational Tips

Do you feel like you’re constantly battling clutter around the house? You’re not alone, and nothing can feel more frustrating than not being able to locate something when you need it, or wading through piles of items to get there. Below are five, easy organizational tips that can offer major upgrades: Tension Rod for […]
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Smart Home Techology to Cool Down at Home

During the dog days of summer, beating the heat can feel all-encompassing. With the help of home technology, you can cool your home down quickly and efficiently. Incorporating smart home technology, such as smart lighting, thermostats and window treatments, can help you have a more comfortable summer. Read on for the smart home technology […]
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Adopt These Habits for Deeper Sleep

For many of us, a good night’s sleep can be elusive, especially when it comes to snagging deep, thorough hours. Before you turn to a medication, consider your pre-sleep habits. Pluck out any contenders for disruption (scrolling social media while you lay in bed?) and try a few of the following: Power down. By now […]

Uncategorized Books to Teach Young Readers About Money Reading books to your children is fun, and one of the great joys of parenthood is watching them learn to read by themselves. Lessons about personal finance and how money works can be included in books you read to children, or in books they read with you or on their own. Here are some good […]

Uncategorized 5 Easy Organizational Tips Do you feel like you’re constantly battling clutter around the house? You’re not alone, and nothing can feel more frustrating than not being able to locate something when you need it, or wading through piles of items to get there. Below are five, easy organizational tips that can offer major upgrades: Tension Rod for […]

Uncategorized Smart Home Techology to Cool Down at Home During the dog days of summer, beating the heat can feel all-encompassing. With the help of home technology, you can cool your home down quickly and efficiently. Incorporating smart home technology, such as smart lighting, thermostats and window treatments, can help you have a more comfortable summer. Read on for the smart home technology […]

Uncategorized Adopt These Habits for Deeper Sleep For many of us, a good night’s sleep can be elusive, especially when it comes to snagging deep, thorough hours. Before you turn to a medication, consider your pre-sleep habits. Pluck out any contenders for disruption (scrolling social media while you lay in bed?) and try a few of the following: Power down. By now […]

Real Estate 3 Must Read Thriller Books 3 Must-Read Thriller Books Looking for books that will make your heart race and your hair stand on end? Look no further! Whether you’re looking for the next book club read, something to pass the time, or a way to hop back into reading, these three page turning thrillers are sure to keep your […]

Real Estate How to Appeal to a Variety of Buyers When you list your home for sale, you are setting it up to sell to a wide range of buyers. Chances are the person who buys your home is not going to be the same as you, and often they will belong to a completely different generation. For example, if you’re prepping to sell your […]

Real Estate How to get a construction loan for investment property Because there are so many financing options available to today’s homebuyers and real estate investors, it can be hard to make the right choice. When it comes to upgrading your property, or even building a new one, one option worth considering is renovation loans. Renovation loans, or construction loans, can be used for a number […]

Real Estate What are Quiet Title Actions Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels A variety of complications can come into play for today’s property owners. Many of these issues involve title — property rights conferring legal ownership. While title is often straightforward, it may prove difficult to establish in select circumstances. In such situations, a quiet title action may be the most effective solution available. What […]

Real Estate Factors to Consider Before You Reject an Offer to Purchase If you receive a “lowball” offer to purchase your house, your first reaction may be to respond with an immediate “No.” However, it is important to evaluate any offer to purchase your house closely. Because if you weigh the pros and cons of rejecting an offer to purchase your home, you’ll be better equipped than […]

Real Estate Perennial Plants to Reinvigorate Your Home By Sherri Rice Photo by Nile via Pixabay Perennials are beautiful plants that bloom and breathe new life into any surrounding. Unlike annuals, they don’t have to be ripped up and replanted each and every spring. Here are a few lovely perennial flowers that’ll bring life to your home year after year, with very little maintenance! Valerian Valerian […]

Real Estate How to Formulate Your Homebuying Game Plan By Sherri Rice If you know absolutely nothing about buying a house, don’t learn the hard way. There’s plenty of information available to help you avoid the many potential pitfalls in the process. You want your first home buying experience to be exciting, not exhausting. Here are some tips to get you started the right […]

Real Estate Benefits of Indoor gardening Did you know people are generally happier when they have something to nurture and tend to in life? That’s right. Taking care of plants can make you a happier person and improves your sense of well-being, which in and of itself might be motivation enough to start an indoor garden. If you need more proof […]

Real Estate Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a House? If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to […]

Real Estate Budgeting for a Fixer Upper by Sherri Rice 11/19/2019 Image by Annie Gray from Unsplash If you are handy with home repair, you could buy a more expensive house if you are willing to put some work into it. Many foreclosures are often sold “as is,” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the […]

Real Estate Are You Prepared To Buy A Home? by Sherri Rice Purchasing a home is a life-changing decision, and as such, should not be taken lightly. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to prepare for the homebuying journey, such as: 1. Determine Where You Want to Live There is no shortage of high-quality houses available across the United States. Now, […]

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Real Estate How to Refinish Cabinets Like a Pro By Sherri Rice Paint is the magic elixir when it comes to inexpensive home makeovers. It rejuvenates space in a way few other things can do. Yet many homeowners have blinders on when it comes to the places they can paint. Namely, they only see the walls as a palette. Let’s challenge that notion and […]