by Liz Dominguez | Jul 12, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Coming up with the down payment on a home can be hard enough, and one way to make a home more affordable is to spread out the mortgage payments over 30 years. But 30 years can be daunting, and that time can be cut down with a 15-year mortgage. It’s a lot more...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 2, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
Few household maintenance routines pay off better than checking out your central air conditioning unit before the hot weather sets in. Preparing the unit for heavy duty now will not only save on energy costs, but will up your chances of staying cool all summer and...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 2, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
In the wide world of kitchen décor, the sink is rarely a star. Sandwiched between the granite countertops and the kitchen backsplash, it is perhaps the last thing homeowners think about. But considering how often we use it, and the different chores we use it for, the...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 2, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
Cutting down on energy use is great for the environment. It can also save you big bucks. Alternative energy proponent IGS Energy suggests four green and easy ways to do both: Minimize ‘phantom loads.’ The term ‘phantom load’ refers to the...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 2, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Lifestyle |
For some of us, retro is just another term. But for those who recall Grandma’s aqua-blue fridge, it brings to mind a simpler way of life, even if it meant that some poor soul had to run out for blocks of ice. The bright color brought the space alive and made you...
by Liz Dominguez | Jul 2, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Having good credit won’t get you a mortgage by itself, but it definitely helps. A good credit score can result in a lower interest rate and better loan terms, while poor credit can lead to a higher interest rate for a mortgage. But it’s not impossible to obtain a...