Photo by Precondo via Pixabay Some mortgage companies offer loans with points. In a nutshell, paying points means paying down the interest rate. One point is equal to 1 percent of the mortgage amount. On a $200,000 mortgage, one point is $2,000. The percentage the interest rate lowers depends on the mortgage company and the market. For example,...

Image by Valter Cirillo from Pixabay In Italy, it's long been a cherished tradition to harvest beans, place the pods over the ground under the autumn sun, then store the sun-dried beans for wintertime. On brisk days, beans would be cooked up with a medley of vegetables and pasta. When the cook tossed dry pasta tossed into the...

Photo by Victor Freitas from Pexels Having your own home fitness center provides a convenient place to work out. You don’t have to worry about fitting in exercise during gym hours or having to wait your turn to use the treadmill or rowing machine. With your own gym, you can work out whenever you want and use your...

If you receive a "lowball" offer to purchase your house, your first reaction may be to respond with an immediate "No." However, it is important to evaluate any offer to purchase your house closely. Because if you weigh the pros and cons of rejecting an offer to purchase your home, you'll be better equipped than ever before to make...

Photo by KML from Pexels When you have a garden, it is important to have a good watering system. If you are looking to have the best garden maintenance that you can, then drip irrigation systems are a nice choice to consider. How It Works Drip irrigation works by slowly applying water directly to the plant. It consists...

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay When you find the perfect home, you will probably make some changes in the décor since not everyone has the same tastes in colors and textures. Painting the interior, changing carpets and flooring and updating fixtures such as the showers, sinks, tubs and toilets are all updates many people make when moving...

If you intend to buy a house, you may want to employ a home inspector. In fact, there are many reasons why a buyer may hire a house inspector, such as: 1. You want to identify any underlying home problems. Although you may have walked through a house a few times before you submitted an offer to purchase, a...

If a buyer rescinds his or her offer to purchase your house, there is no need to stress. In fact, there are many things you can do to rebound quickly, such as: 1. Address Any Problems with Your Home Try to find out why a buyer chose to walk away from your residence. That way, you could receive valuable...

Image by Cristina Mantovani from Pixabay Whether you’re moving into a new home or getting yours ready for the market, remodeling your kitchen can help boost your home’s value. You don’t have to invest in major remodeling projects to spruce up your kitchen. The following minor remodeling options are cost-effective ones that can give your kitchen a brand...

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RANCH HOME WITH 4 BEDROOMS AND 3 FULL BATHROOMS ON OVER 11 ACRES! OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH MANY UPDATES - NEWER WOOD LAMINATE PLANK FLOORING, 2 PANEL WHITE INTERIOR DOORS, CROWN MOLDING, UPDATED GUEST BATH, ETC. LARGE LIVING ROOM W/TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT. MASTER SUITE W/PRIVATE BATH AND WALK-IN CLOSET. FAMILY ROOM WITH BEAUTIFUL GAS FIREPLACE LEADS DIRECTLY TO A HUGE DECK WITH SERENE, BREATH TAKING VIEWS - GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING . 4TH BEDROOM COULD EASILY CONVERT TO AN OFFICE - HOME SCHOOL SPACE. WALK-OUT BASEMENT THAT WHEN FINISHED TO YOUR TASTE WILL PROVIDE OVER 4200 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL LIVING SPACE. DETACHED GARAGE/POLE BARN MEASURES 36X56...

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