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Assessing your mortgage limits and how much house you can afford should start well before you actually sign. Well after you sign, you should continue to think about your monthly payment. Paying off your mortgage early may be one of the smartest investments you can make in some cases. Paying more each month can ultimately…

Colors can change the look and feel of your home or any room therein. Choosing the newest colors and complimentary palates can keep your home looking fresh and current, and add a renewed feel. By following a few choice guides and having a bit of inspiration, you can take even the simplest ideas and turn…

Housing construction is on the rise across the nation and so too is remodeling. Driven in some part by the desire of many homeowners to stay in their current homes rather than move, remodeling is finding itself on the rise across the country. With home values appreciating, many homeowners see this as a great time…

When choosing to insulate your new home or improve your existing home, consider spray foam insulation as a fantastic option. Foam insulation has an excellent R-rating per inch, is insect proof, insulates thoroughly, and keeps out noise. Spray foam comes in 2 general categories: open and closed cell. Each variety has the benefit of being…

When choosing to insulate your new home or improve your existing home, consider spray foam insulation as a fantastic option. Foam insulation has an excellent R-rating per inch, is insect proof, insulates thoroughly, and keeps out noise. Spray foam comes in 2 general categories: open and closed cell. Each variety has the benefit of being…

Cell phones, ipods, Pono, whatever your taste, your music can travel with you. The digital library of your entire collection can fit in your hand and go to every room of your house. But not so much the amp, EQ, speakers and subwoofer… not many people want to lug around a top-line audio system to…

Cell phones, ipods, Pono, whatever your taste, your music can travel with you. The digital library of your entire collection can fit in your hand and go to every room of your house. But not so much the amp, EQ, speakers and subwoofer… not many people want to lug around a top-line audio system to…

‘Measure twice, cut once’ is used so often, it’s cliché. But that doesn’t mean it’s not practical advice. In the mortgage industry, measuring twice means checking and rechecking the information and background in mortgage applications. Knowing before owing is key to a healthy deal that will benefit both parties. One tool that is an excellent…

Looking for a new home, especially your first home, is an exciting time. But don’t let the excitement take your eyes off the task at hand: buying a solid house that is a wise investment. After all, this ‘house’ you are looking at might very well end up being your ‘home’! When you are shopping,…

Looking for a new home, especially your first home, is an exciting time. But don’t let the excitement take your eyes off the task at hand: buying a solid house that is a wise investment. After all, this ‘house’ you are looking at might very well end up being your ‘home’! When you are shopping,…