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Eco-friendly Upgrades for Large Homes

Photo by Layton Diament on Unsplash Large homes use a considerable amount of energy throughout the year, especially from heating and cooling. Making some upgrades to your home can significantly reduce your energy usage while also boosting the value of your home. If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, consider one ...

When Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

Whether you're a new homeowner or have owned your home for a few years, there's always more to learn about mortgages. Depending on your financial status and your long-term plans, it may make sense to either make larger payments or to refinance your home loan. Here are some explanations for those ...

How to Make your Home “Picture Perfect” for Viewings

Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room ...

Mortgage applications & your credit score: Understanding the basics

As if finding the perfect property wasn’t tricky enough, the mortgage application process can be stressful for many buyers. One major cause of stress is uncertainty about how multiple applications will affect your credit score. However, understanding the differences between prequalification and preapproval will ...