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What You Need To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2020

What You Need To Do Now to Buy a Home in 2020

The American dream doesn’t just happen overnight so you have to be prepared. If you’re considering buying a house in 2020, here are the things you should do now: Talk to a Lender Find out among the many loan programs or mortgage lenders what you can qualify for, what...

5 DIY Home Improvements That You May Be Doing Illegally

5 DIY Home Improvements That You May Be Doing Illegally

Itching to do DIY home improvement projects already? Hold it, as you may want to check to see if you’re violating any state or local laws. Some jobs call for a licensed professional, and at times, you’ll need a building permit. Of course, as a homeowner, it's your...

5 Expert-Approved Tips for Holiday Decorating

5 Expert-Approved Tips for Holiday Decorating

It’s getting colder outside - the holidays are coming, and it’s the time of year to transform your home into a festive wonderland. Decorating for this particular season brings such pleasure. Although sometimes, it can be overwhelming too. But there are ways to make it...

5 Tips for Designing a Home for Persons With Disabilities

5 Tips for Designing a Home for Persons With Disabilities

Designing a home takes on a new meaning when someone in the family has special needs. Function has to be an important consideration to make it easy for every family member. So we must ensure that the house provides the support they need to lead a safe, fuss-free and...

6 Ways to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Feeling Fresh

6 Ways to Keep your Pet-Friendly Home Feeling Fresh

Keeping a clean home can be a challenge as it is, but when you are a pet owner, it’s a whole new level of crazy. Your furry friends can make great companions but they sure can leave quite a mess (and stink)! If your household is currently on the verge of becoming a...

How to Change the Size of a Room with Paint

How to Change the Size of a Room with Paint

We shared in a previous blog about the power of color and how it creates mood in a space. Now, we’ll talk about the power of paint on how it can create a visual impact on a room. The amazing people at Liven Design illustrate how you can seemingly change the physical...

Quick Morning Cleaning Routine

Quick Morning Cleaning Routine

Busy moms, we hear you! Hate having to constantly catch up on cleaning every after work or on the weekends? A few minutes in the morning is all you need — seriously! You can achieve a clean and tidy home in a fraction of the time and here’s a cleaning plan you can...

The Difference Between Using the Bank and a Mortgage Broker

The Difference Between Using the Bank and a Mortgage Broker

We get this question a lot from our first time buyers — are banks and mortgage brokers the same? The quick answer is no and here’s the definition and difference between the two. A bank offers you a home loan. They usually have a set rate and strict rules for approving...