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Fall offers the perfect recipe for a buyer’s market: When the leaves start falling, home prices typically follow The summer home-buying frenzy wanes after Labor Day, but you can still take advantage of what the fall season offers. The time between Labor Day and Thanksgiving, unofficially known as fall, is prime time for enjoying theRead more

Sweet potatoes and apples hold their own with spicy chipotle chilies in this perfect sweet-heat balance. Purchase sriracha if you want to make it extra hot. Does it take a lot of peeling and chopping? Yes. Is it worth it? Oh, yeah. Makes: 8 servings Prep 30 mins Cook 25 mins     ingredients 3Read more

Today we want to share easy, fun, DIY ways to customize your rented space without losing your security deposits. Enjoy! 1. Yellow Painted Chairs. Painting thrifted chairs all one color is one of the easiest ways to create a cohesive look on a budget in your dining room. It’s amazing what just a coat orRead more

Being debt-free is great, but if you’ve avoided building a credit history, it might hurt you in the long run. While we’re always hearing about the student loan and credit card debts we collectively carry, there are actually a few of us who don’t have loans to our names or balances on our cards. Some people avoidRead more

Yes, it’s arrived, like a distant a relative who you wish would not visit and definitely not stay. It’sbudgeting season. A regional manager once quipped, “I’d rather have root canal surgery once a week than create the budget.” Ouch! Why is this such a dreadful time of year? The year is making the turn toRead more

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When in the bathroom of a prospective home, check the water pressure and how fast the water heats up. From testing the shower to scoping out how a home’s storage measures up, here’s how to sleuth out some really important features that you can’t judge from a listing. While that newly renovated condo looks greatRead more

Celebrate your fall home search; you might just have the upper hand in negotiations. The summertime real estate season is as hot as the weather, but you might want to postpone your purchase until fall. For the first time in recent history, October surpassed June as the most popular month to get married. And theseRead more

Take a deep breath. Don’t fret. Your anxiety after buying a house will pass, and eventually, when you’re enjoying your new home, you’ll wonder why you ever worried. Don’t drive yourself crazy with all the what-ifs. Instead, focus on enjoying your new space. You’ve finally signed the last document. That “For Sale” sign turns toRead more

Bins with lids, cabinets that are oddly-shaped, and beneath the bed are some of the best places to hide items and clear your clutter. Little apartments tend to come with big responsibility. Here’s how to maintain a clutter-free home without purging all your stuff. So you’ve found The One: a space to call your own.Read more