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Ten steps to buying a home

Are you ready to start house hunting? There’s a lot to do before you get the keys to your new place. Get prepared by knowing the 10 steps to buying a new house.

Ten steps to buying a home

Are you ready to start house hunting? There’s a lot to do before you get the keys to your new place. Get prepared by knowing the 10 steps to buying a new house.

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June 13, 2013

Five home renovation mistakes to avoid

Want to make your home renovation a reality without blowing your budget?
May 23, 2013

Why downsizing in retirement doesn’t always work

Should you downsize when you retire? Not necessarily; it took us a false start to find the right living arrangement for our needs.
April 02, 2013

Home-staging tips from the pros

Sell your home faster with five tips from TV’s Love It or List It co-hosts, Hilary Farr and David Visentin, and home stager Jillian Summers.
May 29, 2012

Home renovation health safety tips

Pondering a big home renovation project? Here’s how to keep your family safe from possible health hazards.
April 03, 2012

How to sell your parent’s home

Selling your aging parent’s home can be a difficult process. Here are some dos and don’ts for dealing with this sensitive issue.
January 23, 2012

Why you should consider a fixed-rate mortgage

With fixed rates dropping and interest rates set to remain low, do variable-rate mortgages make sense right now?
September 23, 2011

Should you downsize your home in retirement?

The number of retirees choosing to downsize from their family homes to a more manageably sized property is on the rise. Is this the right move for you?