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How To Help Your Adult Kid Buy: Advice For Mom And Dad

As a parent, it's hard to watch your kids struggle with anything, but watching them struggle to buy a house can be especially tough. We all want the best for our offspring, and owning a home is one of the best...

33 ways to make your home energy-efficient

As gas, electricity, and water prices creep up, more and more homeowners are seeing the (strong) advantages that come with considering the environment when you make decisions about your household.Are you...

11 Steps To Downsizing Your Home

Nothing lasts forever -- including a home where you raised a family or lived most of your working life. And it's a fact of life that suddenly, a place that was perfect for you a decade or two ago might start...

Take Advantage of These Common Homeowner Tax Breaks

Being a homeowner definitely has its advantages, and saving money on your taxes each year just might be at the top of the list. Make sure you're taking advantage of these common tax perks as a homeowner.

Make The Most Of Your Philadelphia Kitchen Space! 7 Time-tested Organizing Tips

Out of all the rooms in your home, your kitchen gets the most traffic. Whether you're getting ready to stage and sell your home, or you're unpacking kitchen items into your new home, you'll want to have it...

21 Things A Real Estate Agent Should Do For You

Just like in any other profession, there are good real estate agents ... and there are, unfortunately, subpar real estate agents, too. But how do you know if you've got a dreamboat or a dud handling your real...

19 Things A Real Estate Agent Should Do For You

Just like in any other profession, there are good real estate agents ... and there are, unfortunately, subpar real estate agents, too. But how do you know if you've got a dreamboat or a dud handling your real...

What you Need to Know About Fixed vs. Adjustable Rates

You're about to become a first-time homeowner—this is an exciting time! As you begin working with lenders on securing pre-approval for a mortgage, you probably hear some terms when it comes to mortgage...

How to Find Down Payment Assistance Programs

You just found your dream home, and it’s within your budget! One thing has you scratching your head though, how are you going to come up with the 20% down payment? You're worried that if you can't find...

Relocating: 19 Things To Research Before You Buy

Relocating to a new city is an exciting experience -- you can seize the opportunity to live in a new way if you're bored with the status quo, and maybe find a place to live that caters to new habits you want...