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Homebuying tips, design inspiration, and new construction insights.
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Inspiration
Bring the Holidays Home: Decorating on a Budget
The holidays are an exciting time, and we feel it’s important not to have that joy hampered by light wallets and tightening belts.
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Buying
What Is a Spec Home? The Top 5 Benefits
Spec homes offer hand-picked options provided by the builder, ensuring a comfortable living experience without sacrificing your time.
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Research
What Is a Flex Room? 8 Ideas for This Multipurpose Space
Flex room is a buzzword that house hunters frequently hear. Find out what a flex room is, along with eight popular ideas for using this space.
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Buying
Private Mortgage Insurance: What It Is and When You Need It
Typically, if you have a conventional loan with a down payment lower than ten percent, your lender will require you to have private mortgage insurance.
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Inspiration
8 Popular Features to Consider When Building a New Home
Before you start house hunting, it’s important to know which features are a must-have. Here are 8 features to consider when building a new home.
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Buying
3 Reasons Why Homeowners Love Living at Tesoro Viejo
There's much to love about life in the Central Valley. Here are the top three reasons homeowners love living at Tesoro Viejo.
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Buying
How to Pick the Best House Layout for Your Family
It’s important not to settle when it comes to your new home. Follow the tips here to find the best house layout for your family.
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Buying
What is the Difference Between a Condo and a Townhouse?
Townhouses and condos are both great types of homes, but there are some key distinctions that could make one type suit your lifestyle best.
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Inspiration
Internet Sensations Amit Shah and Aditya Madiraju on the Importance of Home
Looking for a place to call home, Amit Shah and Aditya Madiraju went from renting in Jersey City to buying a beautiful new townhome at Arbors at Monroe.
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Buying
How Credit Education Helps You Qualify for a Home Loan
Credit education is a step-by-step program that will help you raise your credit score, making it easier to qualify for a home mortgage loan.
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Inspiration
The Fastest-Selling Homes Have These 5 Design Features
When you build on your lot, you can enjoy many of these popular design features, as well as the benefits of new construction.
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Inspiration
4 Simple Interior Design Ideas for New Build Homes
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Inspiration
The 7 Best Small Towns in Northwest Ohio
The charm of northwest Ohio's best small towns attracts those who love history, old architecture and neighbors who know your name.
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Research
What Is a Move-In Ready Home?
With beautiful designer features and a quick move-in time, a move-in ready home might be the perfect option to simplify your search.
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Inspiration
5 Amazing Benefits of Active Adult Communities
With these five major benefits, it's easy to see why so many people are choosing to move into active adult communities.
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Buying
What Is a Single Family Home?
Real estate lingo can be confusing for homebuyers. Find out what a single family home is and the benefits of owning this type of property.
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Research
Living in Youngstown, Ohio: The 6 Best Things to Do
We asked residents why they love living in the Youngstown area, the best things to do here, and why they continue to call it home.
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Inspiration
5 Essentials for Gourmet Kitchen Designs
Whether you’re an amateur chef or an occasional cook, gourmet kitchen designs make it easier for you to prep, cook, and enjoy your meals.
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Building
5 Eco-Friendly Tips for Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
From changing your lightbulbs to going natural, here are eco-friendly tips to make the spring-cleaning process healthier for your family and for the planet.
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Research
Who Can Live in a 55-Plus Community?
55-plus communities are growing in popularity. Find out about their key features of these communities and exceptions to their age limits.
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Inspiration
The Best Lighting Styles, According to Top Interior Designers
Seven of our interior designers, each from a different state, spoke to Progress Lighting for the latest issue of their home design magazine.
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Inspiration
The Top 5 Reasons to Live in Ashland, Ohio
Ashland is one of Ohio’s prime locations, boasting a variety of shopping destinations, a historical downtown, a top university, and more.
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Research
5 Reasons You Should Move to Libertyville, IL
From great public schools, easy access to transportation, and a vibrant downtown, here are the best reasons to live in Libertyville, IL.
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Inspiration
K. Hovnanian Homes Teams Up with Habitat for Humanity for a Great Cause
Across five days in February, associates from K. Hovnanian Homes came together to build a new home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.
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Building
4 Types of Residential Homes You Need to Know About
From single-family homes to townhouses, explore the different types of residential homes and decide which one is right for you.
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Inspiration
Create an In-Home Sanctuary with These Master Retreat Ideas
Your bedroom should be more than a place that you simply rest your head at night. Design an in-home sanctuary these master retreat ideas.
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Buying
6 Benefits of Owning A Home You Shouldn’t Overlook
Should you rent an apartment or buy a home? Before you make a decision, don’t overlook these six incredible benefits of owning a home.
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Research
The 7 Benefits of Buying a New Construction Home vs. Existing Home
Explore the benefits of buying a new construction home like low maintenance, energy efficiency, advanced technology, and personalized design!
