Builders are experts in building houses and developing communities. They don't have as much expertise in selecting cabinet styles and colors, flooring and more. That's why many builders have a design center staffed with interior decorators to help home buyers select options to customize their houses …
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Getting More House for Less Money
Many new home buyers are tempted to buy more house than they can afford. Don't! You'll be better off financially if you pick a strategy that gives you more house for less money. That's the approach I took when my production builder wanted to charge two to three times the retail cost of upgrades I …
Moving Checklist: Boxes, Trucks & More
Today's notice that my homeowner insurance would be cancelled due to lack of payment seemed unreal. With so many other bumps in the road, it feels like nothing is going right with this move. The insurance was paid 12 days ago, as part of the closing on my new home. So now it feels like I need a …
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My Home Address Nightmares
Do you know how often you write out your home address? Maybe you're smart and carry those cute little address stickers which save you time? What you probably don't understand is how your home address is being tracked and even sold by businesses across the US. Like many aspects of our lives, we take …
Property Taxes: What You Need to Know
Buying a house used to be simple. Most realtors told you it's all about location, location, location and for many years this was true. That's because "... You can buy the right home in the wrong location. You can change the structure, remodel it or alter the home's layout but, ordinarily, you cannot …
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Heart and Home: New Hampshire & New York City
Heart and home - are they always in the same place? Maybe not. When we understand the difference, we can enjoy our homes more while accepting that we need to nourish other parts of who we are. Here's how I reconnect with the city where I was born because everyone wants to go photos of fun doors. …
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