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Homeowners

Is an Installment Loan Right for You?

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The dream of home ownership is one for many and one of the more costly dreams at that. Along with the purchase of the home, you have maintenance, bills and unforeseen expenses. So how do you move forward with this dream? An installment loan may be the right home loan for you. Read below to see if this type of investment is right for your budget and lifestyle.

Installment Loan

An installment loan is a type of loan that companies, banks, and lenders offer for you to buy your own house. Installment loans work by lending you an amount of money that you have to regularly pay until you have repaid what you borrowed plus the interest. Some installment loans require the borrower to hand over something of value as collateral for the money borrowed until you finish the last regular payment. The regular payment is called installments. 

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Homeowners

Different Ways You Can Save for a Down Payment

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Everyone wants to save money but it’s usually easier said than done. And let’s face it, you’re only human! When there’s so many tempting things to purchase related to home buying, it’s essential to set yourself up for success early on. If you’re wary about where to start, try some of these helpful tips for how to save for a down payment.

Lower your Current Mortgage Rate with Refinancing

Purchasing a home is a huge expense. If you already own a home and are looking to relocate, consider refinancing your current mortgage to save for a down payment. 

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Home Design, Homeowners

How to Make Your Home Non-Toxic

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We all love to live in a place that looks perfectly clean and welcoming. But are you aware that there are chemicals in almost everything? Yes, we are exposed to toxic chemicals at home without even being aware of it.

A healthy home involves a lot of cleaning chores, but the amount of chemical content that you are accidentally adding to your home by using cleaning products can be surprising. Creating a perfect world where you can simply rejuvenate sounds good, right? The catch lies in switching to toxin-free products that can help you design a non-toxic paradise. 

So if a natural and toxin-free home is in your to-do list, here are a few ways to cut down the chemical invasion at your home:

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Homeowners

Five Best Home Security Applications

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Today, several companies and resources have been created to protect our household solely. Take home security systems, for example. It is ideal to set up and install home security according to Security Baron because it helps keep your home and family safe.

But in an on-the-go world, many homeowners want access to these systems while remote, right from their smart phone.

For this reason, the best way to safeguard your family is to concede home security with an associated mobile application. It is also important to take into account how well the mobile application functions with your home automation system.

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Homeowners

Feng Shui- What It Is and How to Use It

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What is feng shui?

Feng shui is the ancient Chinese philosophy of finding harmony and balance between elements. Although feng shui is used in numerous aspects of life to promote positive energy flow (“chi”) and bring about  physical and mental health, success, and healthy relationships, it’s also very commonly used in interior design. 

The practice of feng shui in interior design is rooted in the idea that our homes and living spaces are mirrors of what is happening inside us. Those who want to implement feng shui into their homes to promote positive energy should be very intentional with what they bring into their homes and have in their living spaces. 

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Homeowners

Hosting a Housewarming Party

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Buying a new home is an exciting time for anyone! Getting to show off your new pad to friends, family and neighbors…even more exciting. Here are some tips to get you ready to hold an easy and fun housewarming party.

Who to Invite?

Knowing who to invite to a housewarming party can be stressful. Do you want it more of a intimate gathering or open to many? It is ultimately up to you but typically family, close friends, new neighbors and even some of their friends should be included on the guest list. The point of welcoming people into your new home is to expand your circle and make friends in your new area. If you have young kids, this is also a great opportunity for them to meet kids their own age and schedule play dates. Meeting new friends, introducing your family to your new home…all this will help acclimate you to your new neighborhood.

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Family Home, Homeowners

How to Make Moving With Pets Less Stressful

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It’s not surprising that moving home is one of the most stressful life events. All that organizing, packing, sorting and sometimes even new schools and jobs; there’s a lot going on! 

It’s often easy to forget that our pets can become stressed too. 

While you may have the most laid-back dog or aloof cat, studies have shown that both cats and dogs can pick up on how you are feeling. So instead of our pet making us feel better, we can make them feel worse.

Not only can they mirror our emotions, but they may also have some worries of their own when their bed and toys are being packed into a van. So how do we keep it as stress free as possible?

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Homeowners

Home Tips: Caring For Your Mattress

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Mattresses were invented with comfort in mind. It is a valuable investment that you need to focus on, especially for family start-ups. Promoting a clean, more pleasant, and productive night’s sleep is what we aim for a mattress.  With that said, the value and cost of your mattress should be kept in good condition. There are a lot of options available in the market right now, so choosing one can be difficult. But, keeping it in good condition might be more important than choosing one.

Here are a few tips to help keep your mattress clean and long-lasting.

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Homeowners, Real Estate

Five Home Relocation Tips

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House relocation can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive affair especially if you have lots of items that need hauling over long distances. However, you can make the process easy by planning and getting help from the right sources. Here are five tips to help when planning a relocation.

Plan Early

When you start preparations early, you have all the time you need to put everything in its right place for the relocation. Make a checklist of things that need to be accomplished each week and give timelines to each activity. Tick each activity that you complete.

Waiting until the last minute might prove expensive, labor intensive and stressful. Do not underestimate the effort and planning required in house removals. Start early to be ready when time comes.

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Homeowners

Common Garage Door Problems

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Few things are as annoying as a garage door that’s acting up, especially when you just came from a very hard day at work. Then again, garage door problems happen all the time. You must, however, address any issue with your garage door immediately to avoid worse problems in the future.

Here are the most common garage door problems and tips on how to fix them.

It won’t open or close.

If you’ve been pressing the opener remote like crazy to no avail, you might want to check the remote first. Its batteries could be dead, or there may be some problems with the keypad.

When your remote is fine, and its batteries are fresh, and nothing is still happening, it could be the garage door opener unit. Check the lights, and if they’re out, then the power source may have been disrupted. Check if the power cord is plugged in. You should also check for a blown fuse. The circuit breaker may also have tripped and needs resetting.

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