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Nation’s biggest warehouse rolls out mortgages
Costco Wholesale Corporation has added home loans to its growing list of financial services, reports CNNMoney. The biggest warehouse membership chain is partnering with First Choice Bank, a New Jersey-based community bank, and 10 other lenders. Thus far, Costco’s partners have … Continue reading →
Add curb appeal
One of the best ways to increase your home’s value is to boost its curb appeal, which has everything to do with landscaping design, the color palette, and architectural interest. HGTV’s Curb Appeal highlights the transformation of one Cape Cod style … Continue reading →
Seattle is one of America’s fastest-growing cities
Seattle makes Forbes’s top ten list for the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. The Emerald City’s economic growth rate for the period 2011-2016 is projected at 3.7 percent with population growth at 1.2 percent. The current population is 3.54 million enjoying a … Continue reading →
The real estate market blooms
“The fear factor is all but gone.” So says Mark Prather, broker at ERA Buy America Real Estate in La Palma, Calif. Momentum around the nation is building for a stronger spring housing market than we’ve seen in the past … Continue reading →
Tutorial on closing costs for first-time homebuyers
When new homebuyers understand the basics of closing costs associated with the purchase of a property, the process goes more smoothly. Loan costs, legal costs, and title costs are explained in this quick tutorial produced by Federal Title & Escrow, based in … Continue reading →
America is aging
The exploding senior population in the U.S. presents an opportunity for the private sector to design communities that will provide housing and access to support services. According to Builder Magazine, individuals aged 65 and older will more than double in … Continue reading →
Be proactive with home repairs
This spring, proactive homeowners can save money by inspecting and maintaining some key areas around the house. Don’t let these molehills become mountains. Amy Hoak of the Wall Street Journal reports.
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How to really shop for a home
If you are a first-time home buyer, what’s the best way to go about the search? The temptation to browse many types of properties is real. Suppress the urge by beginning with the end in mind. Establishing parameters based on … Continue reading →
Get organized for Tax Day
Do you have a system for organizing your sock drawer? If the answer is yes, you’re more likely to file your taxes on time, according to Forbes’ “25 Best Cities for Neat Freaks.” Doxo, an e-payment solution site and digital … Continue reading →
Spring clean your garage
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