Monthly Archives: March 2023
Household Tips for Fire Safety
Help protect your family with these home fire safety tips:Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms, and test alarms monthly.Cooking causes most house fires, so dont leave the kitchen with the stove on.Keep flammable material... Read More
5 Tips to Design Your Home Library
Design a library that will give your abode major appeal with these tips.Identify the StyleDetermine the look that youre going for. Is it a moody traditional look or an eclectic modern one?Consider the FunctionalityIf your library will function as a hom... Read More
4 Steps to Design a Luxury Wine Room
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Understanding Homeowners Insurance
First-time homeowners are faced with many realities of being “an adult, and one of the things that comes with owning a new home is making sure you have proper insurance. But not all insurances are the same.Just because you have insurance on your home d... Read More
Obtaining a Mortgage When Self-Employed
Obtaining a mortgage is a little different when you’re self-employed.Reporting your income as a self-employed worker on Schedule C for income tax purposes can make qualifying for a mortgage loan or refinancing a little more complex. The reason being th... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Building vs. Buying Your Luxury Home
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A Background on Credit Scoring Models
Homebuyers who have a better credit history over a longer stretch of time than a shorter one may benefit by a change to the credit-scoring model used by Experian.Up until about 2016, mortgage lenders didnt use trended credit data and didnt differentiat... Read More
Add Natural Appeal to Your Home with These Houseplants
There are myriad advantages to adding houseplants to your home. For starters, many different types can help to purify the air and provide a healthier living space. Visual appeal is an added bonus that can make any room feel livelier by bringing the out... Read More
Tile Ideas for Your Next Bathroom Remodel
If your bathrooms are feeling a little dated or worse for wear, here are some tile ideas to give them an elevated look.Herringbone Marble TileIf youre not the type who buys into trends, you can rest assured that this classic herringbone pattern will lo... Read More
How to Make Your Home a Wellness Sanctuary
Make your home a healthy and relaxing environment by adhering to these concepts…Circadian LightingSmart light bulbs that dont give off any blue light will help you keep a normal circadian rhythm.Spa-Like BathroomsA walk-in rain shower, sauna and massag... Read More