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Some furniture does more than one thing
The kitchen table serves as both a work station and Lego table. But that’s not really multipurpose furniture. Multipurpose or multifunctional furniture…
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We are going to sell. Should we pay cash or finance at least part of the new house? Your decision depends on your financial and life circumstances. If you…
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It has been a blazing hot real estate market lately, with a shortage of available houses for sale and new construction too pricey (think lumber prices,…
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Ask the expert: How to finance rental property
Anyone who has purchased rental property will probably tell you that the first one was the trickiest. It can be confusing trying to navigate the options…
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If there’s one thing many of us gained a newfound respect for during the pandemic, it is the value of stocking up. There’s a big difference between…
Minor kitchen renovations pay at sale
We know that kitchens and bathrooms are traditionally the money rooms in a house — keep these in style and spiffy, and you can make more money on a sale….
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Home prices have been rising fast. Should I apply for a preapproval that’s more than I think I need? There’s no question we’re in a hot market right now…