House-Hunting Tips to Avoid #Facepalm Moments

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The only thing more exciting than shopping for your first house is the day you move into it. And in your eagerness to get to that day, there are a bunch of opportunities to botch the shopping.Here are some...
Save Your Pipes This Winter

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"The holidays can make your budget very tight, but frozen pipes can literally put you under water," says Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing & Heating. "The average cost to repair damage from burst pipes is...
What Type of Home Insurance Do You Need?

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Homeowners insurance protects your home, its contents, and other assets in the event of a disaster, fire, burglary, or accidents. Ask yourself these vital questions first, to help point you towards a policy...
15 Ways You Can Make Your Community Safer

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In a society where we refer to our homes as our castles, it makes sense that we also want to feel safe and secure in our residences. But as we spend more time inside looking at screens and less time outside...
How To Maximize Space In A Tiny Home

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Inevitably when you're watching one of those tiny house reality shows (we know you know which ones we're talking about, HGTV!), a buyer who's looking at a tiny house says something along the lines of, "Well,...
18 Tips For When You're Stuck In Escrow

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In real estate, escrow refers to the window of time in between a buyer's offer being accepted and meeting the seller at the closing table to sign the finance and title transfer documents and receive the keys...
7 Really Cool Gadgets for Holiday Giving

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Confirmed gadget-lovers always seem to know what’s hot and what’s not in the wide world of electronics. For those who may be technology-challenged, the in-the-know editors at MySmartGadgets.com recommend a...