Tips for Boosting Productivity When Working From Home
Whether you’ve been working from home for the past two years or you just started, you might be hitting a wall when it comes to productivity. Check out these helpful tips if you’re struggling to stay focused when working remotely.
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Hidden Expenses for First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re purchasing a house for the first time, it’s important to know that the down payment and monthly mortgage payments are just the beginning of what you’ll need to spend. Hidden costs abound throughout the entire homebuying ...
Should You Finish Your Basement?
You bought your house with its unfinished basement assuming it would suffice as a storage and laundry area. Now you’re having second thoughts about it. Turning it into a safe, comfortable recreation area seems tempting, but ...
How to Budget for Your First Home
Homeownership is an exciting achievement, but it’s also a huge responsibility. Entering into home-ownership when you’re ready is more important than doing so right away. Starting off on the right foot can positively impact ...
What to Know Before Buying an Old Home
Old homes can be attractive to buyers because they often boast lower selling prices than new homes, offer unique character not found in new builds, and give buyers a chance to restore something to its former glory or make it all ...
Pros and Cons of Building an Addition
Your needs are changing and your family is growing, so the house you live in no longer suits you. The most common solution is to move into a bigger house, but that’s not necessarily your best option. Building an addition onto ...
How Much Should You Spend on Housing?
When you’re laying out your budget, housing money is probably a pretty big chunk. After all, shelter is one of the most basic human needs. Before you sign up for a new lease or mortgage, make sure that the monthly payments won’t ...
Determining If You Should Build An In-Law Suite
Opening your home to family is a wonderful gesture, but if your home is not equipped with enough space or privacy to accommodate their needs, you might be considering constructing an in-law suite into or onto your home. Before ...
The Cost of Breaking Your Lease
When you sign up to rent an apartment or house, you sign a lease that sets out how much you will pay to live there and for how long. If you need to move out before the time is up, you will need to break your lease. Depending on ...
Home Equity Line of Credit vs. Home Equity Loan
If you’re in need of funds for home repairs, renovations, or paying down high-interest debt, you may have considered a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit. While both of these financial options allow you to borrow ...
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