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What are Ice Dams?

Image by Emilian Robert Vicol from Pixabay Have you ever gone outside after a patch of cold weather to find long icicles hanging from your roof's edge? These spears of ice are usually caused by an ice dam forming along your eaves or roof's edge and can be dangerous when they melt ...

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How to get rid of PMI payments

For many, owning a home goes from being a dream to reality through the use of a mortgage loan. To qualify for a mortgage loan, many lenders require their borrower’s to already have a down payment of at least 20 percent. If the homebuyer has less than a 20 percent down ...

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Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

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Preparing to sell your home: How to analyze the real estate market

The real estate market can be tough to navigate, especially if you want to obtain the best price for your house. However, awareness of major market trends, comparable properties and other data can help you choose the right asking price. An accurate assessment from ...

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