Meghan Cassidy
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How to Use Pantone’s Classic Blue
May 10 2020
Sky at dusk is how Pantone describes classic blue, their 2020 color of the year. Restful and tranquil, a bold color such as classic blue gives the eye a place to rest as it travels around a space, which makes it ideal for accent items such as throw pillows, wall art or drapes. But, for the…
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DIY: Rolling Plant Caddy
May 03 2020
Plants and flower pots can be heavy items to move around. The good news is you can eliminate the trouble with a rolling plant caddy. You can build one yourself using rustic wood or precut pieces from your local home store. Stability is the key here. Plan to build the caddy large enough so that your…
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When Should You Check Your Credit Score?
Apr 26 2020
Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have more than…
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Why Should You Set Up a House Showing?
Apr 19 2020
For a buyer who is interested in learning more about a residence, it may be beneficial to set up a house showing. In fact, there are many reasons why now may be a good time to schedule a home showing, such as: 1. You can determine if a home is right for you. Many houses…
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How to Select Your First Luxury Home
Apr 12 2020
Before you commit your hard-earned money to a luxury home, make sure you know what you’re purchasing. Just because a house has a high price doesn’t mean it’s truly luxury. A luxury home is built better and has more space and amenities in it than other homes. Even a home with the same number of…
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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home?
Apr 05 2020
The amount of money you will need to ensure you can purchase a house varies based on a number of factors. For example, if you want to purchase a house in a big city, you may need to save more money than you likely would require to buy a residence in a small town. Meanwhile,…
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Home Staging: Basic Tips That Work
Mar 29 2020
If you’re like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you’re probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging techniques include burning…
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Enjoy a Seamless House Buying Journey
Mar 22 2020
Enjoying a seamless home buying journey may seem virtually impossible, particularly for a first-time property buyer. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to boost the likelihood of quickly and easily finding your dream house, such as: 1. Hone Your Home Search Consider where you want to reside and the features you want…
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How to Save on a Mortgage
Mar 15 2020
The vast majority of homebuyers need a mortgage in order to purchase a house, and mortgages come with significant costs because they’re such sizeable loans. While there’s no way to avoid all of the costs associated with a mortgage, there are ways to save on your home mortgage. Here are three things you can do…
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Is Being a Rental Property Owner Worth the Hassle?
Mar 08 2020
It’s only a hassle if you’re not in control. There are a lot of ways to do investment property wrong, but here are the ways to do it right so that it’s an asset, not a nuisance. Be picky about the property. While you don’t need to purchase anything high-end, always choose something you could…