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A Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Line of Credit are both loans that use your home as collateral. Though they are very similar, they are different loans. Keep reading to learn what a Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Line of Credit are, their differences, and their benefits!  What Are They and How Do they Differ?  A Home Equity Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit, commonly known as a HELOC, are both loans which use your home as collateral. Both are fantastic options for borrowing...
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As winter closes in, take advantage of the change in season by creating your very own winter bucket list! Here are some quick and easy cold-weather activities to keep you, your friends, and your family busy this winter.   Host a Tailgate Party   ‘Tis the season for yummy food and FOOTBALL! Hosting a tailgate party to cheer on your favorite team is a great excuse to get together and eat some yummy food! Need a dish? Include one of these game-day recipes or incorporate...
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Fall is the perfect time to get your home clean, organized, and cozied up before the busyness the holiday season brings. Get these seasonal tasks and household chores that may have been neglected during the summer marked off your cleaning list NOW!  Winterize the Exterior of Your Home Wash Down the Windows   As winter days creep in, you’ll thank yourself for tackling this task in the early fall. Be sure to get one last wash on your interior and exterior windows...
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The warm days are slowly fading away. After a hot summer, it’s exciting to welcome Fall and Winter weather. As the weather begins to transition, here are some tips to incorporate in your home to save energy and some money! If you aren’t careful, higher energy consumption can creep into the cooler months as well.  Use Natural Light to Your Advantage  Use the sun’s energy and warmth to your advantage! During the day you can finally open those blinds up for natural...
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Summer is here and it’s time to make your backyard its best for less! Your backyard is an investment for you to enjoy, yet have as a functional space for your family. Check out these tips to beautify your backyard but not bust your budget. Deep Clean Before you choose to upgrade or make any renovation, give your backyard a deep clean. There is nothing a good power wash can’t make look a little better. Rake any leaves, pick up sticks, edge your landscape, sweep out the dirt, grime,...
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Staging your home can just be another hectic task on your plate to get your house sold. Here are a few tips on how you can stage your house to sell easily and on a budget. Curb Appeal to Make a First Impression  A good curb appeal will stand out to your buyers immediately. Good landscaping and outside projects can take time. If you’re in a rush to get your exterior ready to go, the first thing to focus on would be removing dirt from the siding, roof and gutters. A good pressure washer...
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Summer is here, so start planning now to ensure an awesome and affordable experience. The best tip for booking a vacation is to plan well in advance – start your planning process here by reading up on a few suggestions to make your summer vacation seamless and inexpensive!  Book Flight Tickets in Advance Planning in advance is the most important tip for a successful and budgeted vacation. Nail down where you are going and when. Purchasing airline tickets for travel well in advance...
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Buying a home is a big deal. Here are a few of the best-kept secrets you need to know before buying a house.  Secret #1 The first secret for purchasing a home is to scope out the neighborhood you are thinking of buying in and do it a lot. The reason you should do this is to see if it is an enjoyable place to be and that it is a neighborhood you could envision yourself and your family being a part of.  Driving by at different parts of the day is important to notice any commonalities....
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Thinking of selling your home shortly? We’re here to share some easy springtime renovations to provide you with the greatest return on your investment. Spring cleaning is lots of fun, but a spring renovation, that’s what will give you the biggest bang for your buck!   Replace the garage door.   Replacing the garage door not only contributes to fantastic curb appeal, but the functionality will grab the attention of potential buyers when you upgrade to a more modern...
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